Travel Payments Co. Wins Phocuswright Innovation Nod

	November 15, 2023

Travel Company Payments Technology Earns Top Prize at Phocuswright Conference

Michael B. Baker

ConnexPay, a payment platform that allows travel companies to manage payments and reduces associated risks, was named Travel Innovator of the Year at the Phocuswright Conference. The platform also processes payments, conducts fraud checks, and undertakes other financial operations. Keep Reading

Air Canada to 'Boost' Asia-Pacific Capacity

Starting mid-December, Air Canada will strategically increase its Asia-Pacific network capacity for the 2024 winter and summer seasons. Keep Reading

Hilton Plans 24 Hotel Openings Next Year

New properties will include local brand launches in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, and the United States. Keep Reading

Emirates, Condor Begin Reciprocal Interline Agreement

Emirates and Condor airlines have activated a reciprocal interline agreement, providing connectivity for passengers to 70 routes, single ticket fare, and a simplified baggage policy. They have also implemented a frequent flyer agreement. Keep Reading

Train Hugger Launches Corp. Booking Platform Via Spotnana

U.K. rail booking platform Train Hugger has partnered with Spotnana and Trainline to launch a corporate booking tool for U.K. businesses, the companies announced. Keep Reading

Occupancy levels have declined in each of the past seven months... and are expected to continue to be down during the remainder of this year and through at least the first quarter of 2024."

- PWC Hotel Forecast

U.S. Travel Association Adds VP Group Travel

Former Visit Orlando director, Ishma Haider, has been appointed as the vice president of group travel at the U.S. Travel Association, reflecting the organization's increased focus on group and meetings travel. Keep Reading