Onyx Launches OnyxPay to Simplify Hotel Commission Payments
OnyxPay brings new tracking and reconciliation tools to hotel commission payments, with customer onboarding beginning in October.
ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, represents and supports travel professionals around the world.
ASTA stands for the American Society of Travel Advisors, a leading organization representing travel professionals worldwide. It provides training, advocacy, and support to travel advisors and promotes ethical and professional standards in the industry. ASTA also helps travelers connect with trusted advisors for expert trip planning.
OnyxPay brings new tracking and reconciliation tools to hotel commission payments, with customer onboarding beginning in October.
Delta plans to introduce NDC booking through major distribution systems by the end of 2026, with core servicing tools and quarterly upgrades to follow.
Travel advisors see potential for cruise-and-resort vacations from Royal Caribbean’s Sandals investment, while watching pricing, loyalty and the guest experience.
More than 180 offers cover hotels, shows, dining and attractions, with bookings available September 22-26 and savings that vary by property and travel date.
Booking for ship accommodations and familiarization trips opens in stages from September 28, with separate fees and no wait list once inventory sells out.
Munich has begun transforming the Theresienwiese into Oktoberfest 2026, with beer tents, rides and infrastructure being installed ahead of the September 19 opening.
Mallorca is benefiting from Canada’s continuing pullback from U.S. travel as Air Canada’s new Montreal-Palma route captures growing demand for Europe.
Hong Kong welcomed more than 31 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, supported by strong mainland demand, international events and expanding air connectivity.
TUI says the Iran war and cost-of-living pressures are pushing travelers to delay holiday decisions, with last-minute bookings now helping summer demand recover.
TUI says artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful cost savings across customer service, pricing and technology while reshaping how travelers may discover and book trips.