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TWT: American Airlines Is in the Money, Sonic ‘Boom’ at United

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American Airlines Claims Return to Profitability. In its second-quarter 2022 financial statement, American Airlines reported a historic return to profit, based on a second-quarter net income of $476 million and second-quarter revenue of $13.4 increase over the same period in 2019, despite flying with what American says was 8.5%

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

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Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Simpler, more flexible and discounted. Saving Time.

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EventMB Is Now Skift Meetings

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Let us explain … Since Skift acquired EventMB in 2019, we have witnessed a dramatic shift in the event industry. An era where meetings, events, technology and travel all play leading roles in defining and instilling organizational – and indeed industry – culture. We are now entering a new era of business. What Stays the Same.

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TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs

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In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. airlines” shows that in the second quarter of 2022, “the demand for business travel is very strong.”.

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75% of travel managers in Europe expect 2022 business travel volume to surpass 2019 levels according to new Cvent report

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Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. Travel managers also source for meetings and events. · About the Study.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Concentration. Copenhagen.

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TWT: Mirage Isn’t Closing…Yet

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Those plans include a top-to-bottom renovation and the addition of a guitar-shaped tower for guest suites as well as a major expansion of meetings and events space. Sustainability: IATA Teams with Travalyst, Radisson Joins GSTC. This will include a shared position on how to account for sustainable aviation fuel.”.