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Marriott International introduces Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, a new all-in-one travel booking tool for small to medium-sized businesses, offering streamlined booking and comprehensive management features.

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with an employee who has been on a "quiet vacation," which refers to taking time off without using PTO. The interviewee requested anonymity to protect their employment. Business Insider has verified their identity, employment, and travel with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Jul 18, 2024 • 5 min read

Boom launches the world’s first AI Sales Agent for the short-term rental sector, enhancing operational efficiency by autonomously handling inquiries and negotiations, allowing property managers to focus on strategic tasks.

Frequent flyers have a new way of redeeming those hard earned miles. American Airlines is now offering members the ability to use their miles to buy tickets to sports events, concerts, the theater, and more. The option is available on the AAdvantage Events website, which operates with a Ticketmaster partnership. “Whether you’re looking for standard event tickets or verified resale tickets, you’ll find them here.

Travel Compositor launches “TC 4 Business Travel”, a unique platform for TMCs, integrating advanced booking engines and business travel-specific features, now available in 60 countries.

Wyndham Connect is designed to help owners increase revenue and curate personalized experiences for guests; now available in North America.

Using a digitized standards management platform, property’s brand integrity is maintained through centralized management of guidelines, which are easily followed, property wide.

TUI Group expands as the preferred Tours & Activities partner for lastminute.com, offering a platform with thousands of experiences worldwide, enhancing customer journeys.

There's good news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders: Chase and Marriott have launched a new status challenge similar to the one the bank and hotel megachain offered a year ago.

The innovative travel technology company is first to launch AI-powered CCL and Content Optimizer, a new product within the Travelport+ platform, providing travel agencies more control over multi-source content.

When a $104-a-night vacation rental more than doubles with an $89 cleaning fee and a $42 service fee, it’s time to ask: Is there a better way?

Strategic AI-powered technology partnership to enhance operational efficiency at The Don CeSar, while ensuring a seamless end-to-end guest experience.

Hotel management company expands social responsibility commitment through new procure impact pledge and partnership.

Save A Train introduces “Rail Enrichment,” a unique platform enhancing global B2B rail ticketing with detailed pre-travel insights and onboard services information, setting new industry standards.

BCD Meetings & Events introduces EMPOWER, a branding for their tech tools aimed at enhancing service efficiency and supporting strategic client solutions in event management.

Swiipr secures £6m Series A funding to enhance its airline-specific payment platform, improving efficiency in handling disruption compensations globally.

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For the first time ever, Southwest Airlines flight prices now appear on Google Flights. This is a historic move, as the discount airline is famous for only displaying trip costs on its own website and app. The improved pricing transparency makes it substantially easier to compare flight options on a single platform.

The Prelude, a luxury concierge company, leverages cutting-edge technology to provide unparalleled service to ultra-high net worth individuals. Offering a dedicated mobile app and client-focused teams, The Prelude fills a critical gap left by traditional travel agents, enhancing the booking experience and ensuring personalized, efficient service tailored to the demanding schedules of executives and high-net worth families.

Chisinau International Airport and Aviation-Event will host the prestigious Aviation-Event 2024 RMO, uniting global aviation leaders in Moldova to address key industry challenges and innovations.