Princess Cruises has recently launched a new Love Line Premium Liquors collection, in collaboration with three prominent celebrities – Pitbull, Jason Aldean, and Romero Britto. Each celebrity has contributed their expertise to create unique spirits and wines that are now available on Princess ships. Miami musician and entrepreneur Pitbull teamed up with Princess Cruises to
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American Airlines’ recent announcements regarding the departure of its chief commercial officer and its regrets about its distribution strategy execution have triggered a mix of responses from industry leaders. Mark Stansbury, Lockheed Martin senior manager of global travel, criticized AA’s strategy as flawed from the beginning, indicating that despite warnings from industry leaders, the airline
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Boeing has been under immense scrutiny following a near-catastrophic incident involving an airplane door panel on a new 737 Max 9. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered Boeing to come up with a quality improvement plan within 90 days after the incident. This has not only tarnished Boeing’s reputation but also impacted its production practices
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American Airlines recently announced a significant change in its distribution strategy after facing backlash from travel agents and industry advocates. The airline admitted to making mistakes in implementing its New Distribution Capability (NDC) policies, which included removing fares from legacy systems to incentivize the use of new NDC systems for bookings. This move put pressure
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American Airlines is set to make significant changes in its operational strategy going forward. CEO Robert Isom announced that the airline will be cutting its capacity growth in the second half of the year. This decision comes after the carrier faced challenges in its revenue and profit forecast. The initially projected 8% growth has now
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Viking Cruise Line recently held its first earnings call as a public company, and the results were highly positive. The company reported a significant increase in revenue for the first quarter of the year, with a year-over-year growth from $629 million to $718 million, marking a 14% increase. During the earnings call, Viking shared details
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American Airlines CEO, Robert Isom, announced a major shift in the airline’s distribution strategy during the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference. Isom expressed the need to focus on enhancing and promoting NDC modern retailing rather than removing content from GDSs. This change in direction comes as a response to the airline’s realization that a more customer-centric
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When you think of Memorial Day and Summer picnics, hot dogs are likely the first food item that comes to mind. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume around seven billion hot dogs during peak hot dog season, which is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. However, just because hot dogs
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Recently, American Airlines made headlines after slashing its sales outlook, sparking concern among investors and industry analysts. This move comes as the company faces challenges in the competitive airline market. The departure of the chief commercial officer, Vasu Raja, has also raised questions about the airline’s leadership structure and strategic direction. These developments point to
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Hot air balloons have a rich history that dates back to 1783, when the Montgolfier brothers designed the first documented paper and silk balloon. Since then, hot air balloons have symbolized adventure, imagination, and love, capturing the hearts of people all over the world. In recent years, hot air ballooning has made a comeback in
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In the fast-paced world of travel agencies, efficiency is key. Any tool or technology that can streamline processes and save time is highly valued. One such advancement is the introduction of cruise booking engines, like MAST Travel Network’s Agent Connect, designed to make booking cruises more efficient for its members. With the cruise industry booming,
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