Concur Integrates Battleface Insurance Offerings
Travel insurance provider Battleface has integrated with Concur Travel to provide customizable travel protection offers based on booking activity, the… Read More »
Accelya Enables NDC Exchange for American Airlines EDIFACT Tickets
Travel technology provider Accelya has implemented the capability to exchange unused American Airlines tickets purchased through legacy global distribution system… Read More »
STR Forecasts Rate Hikes, Lowers Occupancy Projection
STR and Tourism Economics have updated their 2023 U.S. hotel forecast by lifting rate expectations and slightly lowering occupancy projections,… Read More »
Marriott to Launch Midscale Ext.-Stay Brand
Marriott International plans to launch a new extended-stay brand within the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada, the company… Read More »
Caribbean Destinations Must Prepare for Climate Hazards, Says CTO Chairman
Hurricanes and climate-related hazards continue to threaten Caribbean destinations and the region’s critical tourism sector, making preparation and mitigation “of… Read More »
New Hotels Provide Enticing New Options in Puerto Rico
The tourism industry is booming in Puerto Rico, with air arrivals for the first quarter of 2023 an impressive 21… Read More »
New Legislation Would Increase Travel Advisor Representation at US Department of Transportation
The new bipartisan Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) Modernization Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday,… Read More »
Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya Opens to First Guests
Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya, the newest all-inclusive Island Reserve collection resort, opened its doors to guests on June 1,… Read More »
Despite Inflation and Rising Costs, U.S. Consumers Remain Committed to Summer Travel Plans
Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have placed financial strain on many households, causing consumers to reconsider certain expenditures, such… Read More »
US Visitors Spent Record Amount in Britain in 2022
Americans love visiting Britain. (And really, what’s not to love?) American travelers remained Britain’s single-largest and most valuable inbound visitor… Read More »
Sandals and Beaches Celebrate the Caribbean With Sale and Bonus Commission
Sandals Resorts has announced its Rhythm and Blues Sale celebrating National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The sale is a win for… Read More »
Wyndham Launches Registry Collection in Europe
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, celebrated the opening of its first Registry Collection hotel in… Read More »
IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces New Wi-Fi Auto Connect Feature
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a new mobile product feature, dubbed IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect. The new… Read More »
Air France-KLM to Offer Amadeus’ Cytric Portfolio
Air France-KLM has signed with Amadeus to offer its Cytric portfolio to its direct corporate customers, Amadeus announced. As part… Read More »
Waste Disposal Company Accused of Illegally Dumping Cruise Ship Garbage
This may not be the fault of the cruise lines, but guilt by association casts the industry in a negative… Read More »
Cruising Continues To See Surge in Popularity
It was only recently that cruises were blamed, in part, for spreading the COVID-19 virus and many wondered if the… Read More »
Traveler Confidence High Ahead of Summer Vacation Season
A new study found that travelers are reporting high confidence levels ahead of the peak summer vacation travel season. Data… Read More »
Variety Cruises Offering Up to 75 Percent Savings for Travel Advisors
Variety Cruises, the family-owned small-ship cruise company from Greece, is offering savings of up to 75 percent off on cruises… Read More »
Travelers Don’t Fully Trust AI, But the Travel Industry Continues to Adopt It
Artificial intelligence is becoming less of a possibility and more of a reality for the world, yet the majority of… Read More »
Sandals Debuts Refreshed Logos for Sandals, Beaches Resorts Brands
Sandals Resorts International is rolling out refreshed logos for its famous Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands. The updated modernized… Read More »
ATPCO, Duffel Partner for NDC Content
ATPCO and travel seller tech company Duffel have partnered, the companies announced Wednesday. Duffel has integrated ATPCO’s Routehappy API, enabling… Read More »
San Francisco Travel Association Kicks Off New $6 Million Tourism Campaign
The San Francisco Travel Association is kicking-off its largest-ever marketing campaign designed to reach leisure travelers and meeting planners and… Read More »
Blueground Acquires Nestpick, Launches Partner Network
Furnished apartment rental provider Blueground has acquired global monthly housing platform Nestpick and launched a network of apartment providers called… Read More »
Business Travel Finally Bouncing Back as Mindsets Shift
Is business travel finally coming back after more than three years of telephone calls and Zoom meetings? At least one… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Launches New Travel Advisor Planning Series, Contest
Carnival Cruise Line announced a new program designed to provide travel advisors a business growth opportunity, dubbed Your Winning Plan…. Read More »
The Growing Tourism Relationship Between Portugal and the US
Portugal’s tourism industry is steadily rebounding following the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth in visitors includes a healthy uptick in… Read More »