Marriott Announces Contactless Kiosk, Marketplace Test Programs
Marriott International announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks and the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless… Read More »
Dream Hotel Group CEO Shares COVID-19’s Impact on the Hotel Industry
The hotel industry has been hit hard this year. Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group, shed some light on… Read More »
Cruise Industry Frustrated By ‘Burdensome’ CDC Requirements
The mood in the cruise industry on April 2 was one of frustration and even anger that the path to… Read More »
NCLH Submits Plan To CDC To Restart Cruising From US Ports July 4
In a bold move to resume cruise operations from U.S. ports, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. sent a direct letter… Read More »
Crystal Cruises To Start Cruising in July With Luxury Iceland Expedition
Crystal Cruises will deploy its newest and most expensive ship, the Crystal Endeavor, on its first Crystal Expedition Cruise, a ten-day… Read More »
Amtrak To Open Middle Seats and Sell Tickets To Capacity
Amtrak will no longer block the sales of middle seats and will sell to capacity beginning May 23, the railway… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Unseats Carnival as Cruise Line With the Largest Fleet
Royal Caribbean has just come to dominate the ocean-going cruise scene by surpassing longtime industry leader, Carnival Cruise Line, in terms of… Read More »
Huge Spike in Car Rental Prices Has Hawaiian Officials Concerned
Amid the spike in tourism in Hawaii that’s accompanied spring break, daily car rental prices have skyrocketed into the hundreds, reaching up… Read More »
Pendry Hotels & Resorts Opens Pendry West Hollywood
Pendry Hotels & Resorts added its first property in Los Angeles – the 149-room Pendry West Hollywood – to its growing list… Read More »
CDC Releases Next Phase of Its Conditional Sail Order for Cruise Industry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) let slip more news today, this time announcing its issuance of… Read More »
CDC Says New Cruise Guidelines Coming Soon
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Thursday that officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said they… Read More »
Amtrak Proposes New Routes, Enhanced Services Under Biden Infrastructure Plan
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn has responded to President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, which would include funding for… Read More »
7 Ways Hotel Stays Have Changed for Good
The pandemic has forced just about every industry to make changes, especially the travel industry, and hotels have been confronted with many… Read More »
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Unveils Unique Rooftop Pool Experiences
The famed Pool District at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas once again comes to life this spring with luxurious rooftop… Read More »
Viva Wyndham Celebrates 34th Anniversary With Sweepstakes
Viva Wyndham Resorts is celebrating its 34th anniversary with a sweepstake that will reward nine lucky individuals with a free vacation… Read More »
Quark Expeditions Takes Over New Ship, Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions took ownership today of the highly-anticipated polar vessel, Ultramarine. The official handover of the technologically advanced ship took… Read More »
Celestyal Cruises To Resume Sailing May 29 From Athens, Greece
Celestyal Cruises plans to resume sailing May 29 with the 1,200-passenger Celestyal Crystal from Athens, Greece. The seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary… Read More »
The Demand For Cruising Continues To Rise
As countries like Israel and the United Kingdom begin preparing to cruise again, albeit slowly and with proper safety measures, the demand for cruising… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Singapore Season on Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International, which began sailing Quantum of the Seas from Singapore in December 2020, will extend its season through October 2021…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean Accepts Delivery of Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its 25th ship, the 169,000-gross-ton Odyssey of the Seas, on March 31, and planned an… Read More »
RV Trips, Camping Seen as Safest Option for Summer Vacation
RVezy, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, has found that Americans still consider outdoor vacations to be the safest during the… Read More »
Earn Extra Cash With Playa’s New Preferred Agent Program
As a travel advisor, it’s always exciting working with companies that provide extra perks, and Playa Hotels & Resorts ensures it offers… Read More »
Mexican Caribbean Destinations Reporting Hotel Occupancy Increases
Hotels and resorts in popular Mexican Caribbean destinations are reporting bookings of 50 percent for the popular Spring Break and Easter holiday… Read More »
Hilton Offers Creative Food-Themed Spa Treatments
Hilton hotels and resorts are getting creative with their spa treatments. From marshmallows to peaches to caviar, these food-inspired spa… Read More »
Windstar Cruises Will Require COVID-19 Vaccination To Sail
Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests, until further notice. The small-ship operator is planning for a… Read More »
Pressure Ramps up on US Government To Restart Cruising
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow has issued a statement echoing other organizations such as CLIA and ASTA calling on… Read More »