May 1981: American Airlines launches loyalty program
American Airlines wasn’t the first to launch a loyalty program (that honor goes to the defunct Texas International Airlines). But it remains the world’s largest and longest continuously operating loyalty program. Marriott followed closely after, launching its loyalty...
Ghana Bans Flights From Three Countries
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has placed a ban on flights arriving from Israel, South Korea, and Malta commencing Monday, December 20. The travel ban to and from the three countries is the latest measure from the...
UNWTO AND ADB PARTNER FOR REPORT ON BIG DATA AND TOURISM RECOVERY
UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management. The report features examples from across the Asia and the Pacific region while also showcasing the main trends in the use of...