Tag: loyalty program
Etihad Airways refreshes loyalty program with rewards galore
editor- November 16, 2019 19:08Etihad Guest’s top tier Platinum members will now benefit from a dedicated contact number for premium guest service agents who are available to assist. But wait, there’s more. Etihad Airways, ... Read More
Etihad Airways re-launched its guest loyalty program
Chief Assignment Editor- November 15, 2019 19:46Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has re-launched its loyalty program, Etihad Guest. The redesigned and upgraded reward scheme now offers its members significantly enhanced benefits. There are ... Read More
‘America’s Favorite Town’ new hotel
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:53The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, welcomes the Beaufort Hotel to its portfolio of boutique and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding community. The brand's newest addition, situated on the idyllic Crystal ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:13Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
Holiday Inn new marketing campaign is launched
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 19:41IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of a global marketing campaign for the company's two largest brands, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. We're there, a new, unified communications ... Read More
Ascend Hotel Collection expands in San Francisco
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 20:15The Ascend Hotel Collection, by Choice Hotels International, Inc., is a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. The latest hotel joined the ... Read More
Red Roof® re-branding: Exclusive rewards and perks
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 02:33Red Roof is amping up its successful loyalty program, Redicard™, re-branding it as RediRewards™ and adding a slew of enticing, intuitive, components that reward guests on every level. RediRewards™ invites ... Read More
Canopy by Hilton : First in Africa set for CapeTown
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2019 06:48Hilton ( announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom ... Read More
5 Money-Saving Tips While Traveling
editor- May 16, 2019 19:45Now that you’ve done your research on your next destination for your trip, it is time to gear up and travel. While you are traveling, hotel booking charges and food ... Read More
TIME Hotels joins an elite club
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 19:05UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels has signed an agreement with Dubai-based Plan B Solutions, to offer its guests the opportunity of enrolling in the TIME Elite Club Membership. The cobranding loyalty program ... Read More
Brazilian GOL Airlines announces its 15th international destination
Chief Assignment Editor- May 3, 2019 19:15GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., Brazil's domestic airline, announced today the expansion of its international network with regular flights to Lima, Peru. This will be the 15th international destination that ... Read More
eTN Hero: Cordelia Igel, team leader at Vox Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Hotel Berlin
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 05:04Many of us traveling around the globe on business have travel stories to tell. I spend more than 100 fully-paid nights every year in Hyatt Hotels around the world. Doing ... Read More
Centara identifies technological and social trends that will shape the hospitality industry in the next 10 years
editor- April 18, 2019 03:00Global hospitality is at a crossroads. In the last 20 years, technology has transformed every aspect of the guest journey, from online bookings to in-room services to post-stay feedback. But ... Read More
Indian Hotels Company launches new hotel brand
Anil Mathur - eTN India- April 12, 2019 15:50In a development expected by the industry for a while, the IHCL, known for the Taj brand, launched a new brand on April 12, SeleQtions. Initially, 12 hotels will come ... Read More
Ailing Avianca’s plan to sell airport slots might be rejected
editor- April 8, 2019 21:12Avianca is the fourth largest airline in Brazil, and it has been in judicial recovery since December of last year with debts of approximately R$500 million. A new plan approved ... Read More
Centara launches Grand Beach sale at luxurious resorts in Thailand and Maldives
editor- April 8, 2019 18:22Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has launched the Grand Beach Sale - an enticing new promotion that offers generous discounts at its stunning collection of Centara Grand ... Read More
Centara Privilege Club: Centara launches all-new exclusive lifestyle benefits program
editor- April 4, 2019 20:59Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator and one of the region’s most innovative hospitality brands, is launching “Centara Privilege Club”, a brand new benefits program that offers exclusive ... Read More
Single-use plastic ban, food waste and local produce top priorities in Centara’s 2019 Sustainability Plan
editor- March 22, 2019 21:32Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is focusing on three key sustainability initiatives as part of the company’s recently announced 2019 Sustainability Plan: eliminating single-use plastic products; reducing ... Read More
New research provides strategic insights for travel brands
editor- February 21, 2019 22:11New research has uncovered the true behaviors of travelers, which is particularly valuable for travel brands as they seek to understand their share of the wallet with customers, yet are ... Read More
Best Western Hotels & Resorts acquires upscale luxury hotel collection
Chief Assignment Editor- February 19, 2019 00:15Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today it has acquired renowned global hotel brand WorldHotels representing a collection of approximately 300 unique and special hotels and resorts in premier destinations ... Read More
Southwest Airlines announces leadership changes
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019 00:12Southwest Airlines Co. announces several Leadership changes. Vice President Customer Support & Services Chris Wahlenmaier has announced his plans to retire. Wahlenmaier joined Southwest in 1989 and has served in ... Read More
What is challenging the hotel industry this year?
editor- January 26, 2019 02:22The increase in mobile traffic and the importance of metasearch engines, the emergence of voice searches and the need to respond to an always-connected user are the main hotel industry ... Read More
Marriott International re-brands its loyalty program
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 18:03Marriott International today unveiled the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) – and reflecting the unmatched benefits, ... Read More
Air Canada’s new loyalty program launches in 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- January 11, 2019 19:19Air Canada announced today the successful closing of its purchase of Aimia Canada Inc., owner and operator of the Aeroplan loyalty business, from Aimia Inc. Air Canada also confirmed that ... Read More
Air Canada’s acquisition of Aeroplan loyalty business clears regulatory requirements
Chief Assignment Editor- December 24, 2018 16:10Air Canada today announced that the acquisition of Aimia Inc.'s Aeroplan loyalty business has cleared regulatory requirements, following the receipt of the required confirmation under the Canada Transportation Act and ... Read More
Amadeus and Points help airlines unlock greater economics from loyalty programs
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 07:05At a time when travelers are more discerning than ever, it can be a challenge for airlines to retain their loyalty. The right loyalty program not only results in repeat ... Read More
The big reveal: oneworld’s newest member – Royal Air Maroc
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- December 7, 2018 14:57Oneworld, an airline alliance, started February 1, 1999 and currently has 14 members, thanks to the new addition of Royal Air Maroc. Read More
Wanda Hotels & Resorts unveils new hotel brand
Chief Assignment Editor- December 7, 2018 11:05Wanda Hotels & Resorts held a launch ceremony and gala dinner to unveil Wanda Moments, a premium mid-scale hotel brand, and announced the newly upgraded guest loyalty program – Wanda ... Read More
Czech hotel announces completion of multi-million reno
editor- December 5, 2018 09:09The centrally located Hilton Prague Old Town is proud to announce the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation Read More
Hyatt buys Two Roads Hospitality
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 3, 2018 17:22Hyatt has completed the previously announced acquisition of Two Roads Hospitality, a lifestyle hotel management company with a unique collection of distinctive brands. Read More
Outrigger Resorts joins Global Hotel Alliance
editor- April 12, 2016 22:57DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Outrigger Resorts, the premier beachfront resort brand of Outrigger Enterprises Group, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) as the growing alliance expands its fo Read More
United Airlines debuts first-of-its-kind loyalty program for businesses
editor- May 18, 2013 05:36CHICAGO, Ill. - United Airlines today announced the launch of the MileagePlus Small Business Network, the first US travel loyalty program that enables businesses to earn and redeem miles. Read More
JetBlue takes loyalty to new heights
editor- July 24, 2012 06:13NEW YORK, N.Y. - JetBlue Airways today introduces TrueBlue Mosaic, an enhancement to the carrier's existing customer loyalty program that will add even more value for its most frequent flyers. Read More
Mileage Plus to be the loyalty program for new United Airlines
editor- June 30, 2011 05:00CHICAGO, Ill. - United Continental Holdings, Inc. Read More
Carlson launches new guest loyalty program
editor- February 15, 2011 03:55WASHINGTON - Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced the launch of its new hotel loyalty program, Club Carlson(SM), which will officially start on March 31, ... Read More