EDIFACT Move Unveils United’s Continuous Pricing Strategy Impact
When United Airlines on July 26 announced it would remove in September basic economy fares from EDIFACT-connected channels, the industry… Read More »
Marriott Reports Q2 Corporate Demand: Slow but Steady Growth
Marriott International’s second-quarter business transient recovery remains “slow but steady,” thanks to “robust” small- and midsize enterprise demand, group bookings… Read More »
Successful Sea Trials for American Cruise Line’s Inaugural ‘Coastal Cat’ Vessel
American Cruise Lines’ first 100-passenger “Coastal Cat,” American Eagle, has passed sea trials. The small-ship line accepted delivery from Chesapeake… Read More »
Princess Cruises’ 2025 Alaska Cruise and Cruisetours Available for Booking from August 3rd
Princess Cruises is offering three roundtrip itineraries and a new National Parks cruisetour for its 2025 Alaska cruising season, available… Read More »
Marriott’s Full-Year Profit Forecast Climbs Amid China Demand, RevPAR Growth
Marriott International announced continued success in the second quarter of 2023 and raised its full-year profit forecast on the back… Read More »
Essential Information for Travel Advisors Regarding Brightline’s Extension to Orlando
Starting Sept. 1, travelers in Florida can ride the popular Brightline high-speed train service between Orlando and five South Florida… Read More »
Reservations Now Available for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s First Private Terminal
The second location of PS, the private luxury terminal for commercial flights, will officially open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport… Read More »
TSA Launches Investigation into Clear Program
It’s not supposed to work this way. Ostensibly, the Clear program runs similarly to Pre-Check. That is, it’s supposed to… Read More »
Overtourism: European Countries Address the Growing Concern as an Epidemic
European countries are some of the most popular destinations of the summer, and many of the cities and destinations facing… Read More »
Exploring Mexico’s Leading Role in Religious Tourism Worldwide
Mexico has the most visited Catholic sanctuary on the planet, above the Vatican and Jerusalem. Every December 12, the Basilica… Read More »
Chris Thompson, President and CEO of Brand USA, Announces Retirement in 2024
Brand USA announced President and CEO Chris Thompson would retire on May 31, 2024, to pursue life beyond work. During… Read More »
New Hotel Fee Transparency Bill Gains Strong Support from Travel Industry
Two members of the United States Senate have introduced a bill designed to force hotels and resorts to be more… Read More »
Crystal Serenity Returns to Service Under New Owner A&K Travel Group
Crystal Cruises officially relaunched on July 31 as part of A&K Travel Group, when the 740-guest Crystal Serenity set sail… Read More »
Unlocking NDC: Exploring Why It’s Analogous to a Rubik’s Cube
New Distribution Capability is defined on the International Air Transport Association’s website as “a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA… Read More »
Crystal Will Expand With Four Ships in Six Years
Onboard the Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with… Read More »
Oceania Re-Energizes Its Brand Recognition, Relationship with Advisors
During the christening cruise of the 1,200-guest Vista in May, Oceania Cruises President Frank A. Del Rio shared details about… Read More »
Qatar’s Tourism Industry: A Strategic Investment for Future Growth
The tiny Middle East nation of Qatar, located on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, is banking on tourism as… Read More »
Explore the Empowering Confidant Collective by Inclusive Collection
Inclusive Collection is inviting travel advisors to discover its new Confidant Collective, a full suite of best-in-class tools that are… Read More »
Amadeus GDS Bookings Surpass 2019 Levels in North America
Bookings in Amadeus’ global distribution system increased 4.2 percent year over year in the second quarter, with bookings in North… Read More »
GBTA Report: Surge in Group Travel as Associations and Businesses Schedule Meetings
Group travel is surging as associations and businesses schedule meetings that were postponed during the pandemic, and hotel event planners… Read More »
$100M Uplift Acquisition Deal Brings Increased Resources
Fintech company Upgrade Inc has announced the acquisition of Uplift Inc, the leading provider of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)… Read More »
Hertz Outperforms Profit Estimates Amidst Travel Boom
Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is the latest travel supplier to best its second-quarter profit projections amid this… Read More »