Jamaica Premieres Programs To Address Visitor Surge
This article originally appeared the April issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. Jamaica… Read More »
Latin America Will Exceed Pre-Pandemic Tourism Revenues
The WTTC pointed out via the Annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) that this year the sector’s economic contribution to Latin… Read More »
China’s Economy Shows Signs of Recovery as Consumer Spending Increases
According to Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer of KraneShares, China’s pandemic-affected economy is witnessing a gradual rebound in consumer spending…. Read More »
New Data Shows How Mexico’s Tourism Growth Continues to Climb
Mexico is repositioned in ninth place in the world in foreign exchange earnings from tourism, according to data from the… Read More »
Getting in Tune with Payment Orchestration
The proliferation of payment options has given rise to a new layer of technology to manage payments, which are gaining… Read More »
Caribbean Destinations Work to Manage Post-Outbreak Visitor Boom
Bermuda Bermuda officials are undertaking work to improve cruise ship visitor management, including “more minibuses, more on-the-road taxis, and supplemental… Read More »
Memorial Day Weekend Air Travel Starts with Record-Breaking Numbers as Pandemic Recedes
The Memorial Day weekend travel rush kicked off in high gear on Thursday. Data just released by the Transportation Security… Read More »
Hilton Launches New Apartment-Style Extended-Stay Brand
Hilton has unveiled plans for a new extended-stay brand targeting the “workforce travel market” and specifically guests who often book… Read More »
Beyond Green Adds Four New Properties to its Portfolio
Sustainable luxury hotel portfolio Beyond Green added four new properties to its portfolio, in destinations from Guatemala to India and… Read More »
MSC Cruises Unveils Largest Shopping Area at Sea for MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises announced its upcoming MSC Euribia ship would boast the newest and largest shopping area at sea when it… Read More »
NCL Cancels 2023-24 Winter Season on Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2023-24 winter season onboard the Norwegian Epic from December 1 through April 9 has been canceled. According… Read More »
India Outbound Travel Sees Rapid Growth, Focusing on Southeast Asia and Emerging Markets
The recovery of Asia’s travel industry has been predominantly associated with the return of Chinese tourists. However, recent data indicates… Read More »
Hawaii Awards Three Contracts For Destination Management, Marketing and Visitor Education
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has awarded three contracts for various elements of the destination’s management including destination stewardship, visitor… Read More »
China Poised for Swift Post-Pandemic Recovery
Like the tourism economies in many other parts of the world, China’s travel and tourism sector is now firmly on… Read More »
Get to Know the AXUS Travel App
Travel advisors looking to transform their travel planning with swift itinerary creation and integrated collaboration will want to download the… Read More »
Discover the Top 3 Reasons to Join the New Orleans Summer FAM Experience
The New Orleans Summer Travel Advisor FAM is still available for qualified travel advisors this summer, with more than 20… Read More »
Hyatt Unveils Exciting Addition to Its Portfolio: Impression by Secrets Brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced its latest Inclusive Collection brand, Impression by Secrets and it is debuting its first property,… Read More »
Cvent Adds AI Writing Tool to Mtg. Platform
Meetings technology company Cvent has launched a copy-generating artificial intelligence tool for platform users, the company announced Wednesday. AI Writing… Read More »
TMCs Adapt to the New NDC Reality
American Airlines on April 3 began pulling up to 40 percent of its content from EDIFACT and making it available… Read More »
Direct Travel Renews Partnership with Sabre
Travel management company Direct Travel has renewed its relationship with Sabre, the companies announced. The new multi-year agreement continues Direct… Read More »
Disney Commits to $17 Billion Investment in Florida, Despite Challenges
The Walt Disney Company has many tentacles as an entertainment giant, but its flagship property is still Walt Disney World… Read More »
Brand USA Launches New Consumer Campaign to Boost Inbound Travel
At this week’s IPW in San Antonio, Texas, an estimated 5,000 attendees descended on the city, showing that travel is… Read More »
TSA Prepares for Busy Summer Air Travel Season
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it is prepared to screen a high number of passengers at airport security… Read More »
Increased Number of Americans Opting to Stay at Hotels This Year
A new study found that most Americans are more likely to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips this… Read More »
Club Med Unveils Revamped Brand Identity with Refreshed Look
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept is debuting a refreshed, modernized brand identity that it believes “offers a… Read More »
AC Hotels by Marriott Launches First Property in Malta, Expanding its Portfolio
AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has expanded its European footprint with the… Read More »