Gretchen Kelly

Gretchen Kelly began her career working for The Terrie Williams Agency, the legendary woman-helmed and Black-owned marketing and PR agency, as creative director. Her clients included Ruby Bridges and David Bowie. She moved to travel journalism and has written for Travel Channel, Business Traveler, New York Post, Toronto Star and Elle Décor and Interior Design, among many publications. She lives in New York City.
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TWT: Delta Gets Red Rope on SkyClub, IATA Says Fliers Are (Mostly) Happy

IATA survey says most passengers are happy with booking and arriving and departing. Not so much on bags.

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Hotels & Destinations

SoCal is Ready for Its Closeup

By Gretchen Kelly
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Hotels & Resorts Industry News

TWT: Convention Center Labor Disputes, Holiday Travel Stats

By Gretchen Kelly
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Industry News

TWT: Visa Wait Times Stalling Overseas Meeting Arrivals

By Gretchen Kelly
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Industry News New and Renovated

New and Renovated: Rooms With A View

By Gretchen Kelly
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Breaking Industry News

TWT: PreCheck Gets Cheaper, Cruise Lines Drop Vaccine Mandates

By Gretchen Kelly
Breaking Industry News Travel

TWT: ‘Ka-Ching’ Say Airline Earnings Calls, Sully Warns of Inexperienced Pilots

By Gretchen Kelly
Hotels & Resorts New and Renovated

New and Renovated: New Hilton Property Renovations Debut Around the Country

By Gretchen Kelly
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Industry News Travel

Incentive Hyperdrive

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TWT: Spirit Shareholders Approve JetBlue Bid, Airlines Report Rebound, Marriott Acquires Mexican Hotel Group

JetBlue Airways' acquisition of Spirit Airlines gets closer to reality, Marriott International lays down major footprint in Mexico and airlines rebound.