European Travel Becoming More Expensive
International travel is in high demand ahead of the peak summer travel season but U.S. travelers with their sights set… Read More »
What digital nomads found out when they moved abroad hoping to save money
Sipping a cold pint of beer in Budapest can cost $2. Dinner for two in a pub in Prague? About… Read More »
After an Arduous Hotel RFP Season, Lessons Learned
The 2023 hotel request-for-proposals season was fraught with challenges. For many suppliers, it started too late and resulted in rushed… Read More »
Hyatt Launches Meeting Planning Info Guide
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has launched online meetings and events guides that offer property-specific information for planners and resources for attendees,… Read More »
What’s Impacting the US Airline Market
Despite inflation, fears of a recession, and customer complaints about substandard service, the airline industry had another record year in… Read More »
Princess Cruises’ World Voyage 2025 to Be the Line’s Longest Ever
Princess Cruises has just announced that 2025 will see the line launch its longest-ever voyage: a 116-day World Cruise that… Read More »
Virgin Hotels New York City Officially Opens
Virgin Hotels New York City celebrated its official opening with signature New York City flair on April 6, 2023, featuring… Read More »
Which National Parks Require Reservations in Spring and Summer?
At various times over the past few years, pandemic-related challenges prompted many U.S. National Parks to implement advance reservation systems,… Read More »
St. Maarten Renews Strategic Agreement With Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
The government of St. Maarten renewed a strategic agreement with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), signing on with FCCA as… Read More »
Amadeus to Offer Air Canada NDC Content
Air Canada and Amadeus have signed a new multi-year agreement that includes Air Canada’s New Distribution Capability content, the carrier… Read More »
Navan to Acquire Indian T&E Platform Tripeur
Navan is acquiring Bengaluru-based travel and expense management company Tripeur, which the company said will boost its ability to provide… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Appoints New Celebrity Cruises President & CEO
Royal Caribbean Group announced a slight restructuring of corporate leadership, as Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, who has a long and illustrious tenure… Read More »
Together by Hyatt Launches First-Ever Event Experience Guides
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s Together by Hyatt event planning program has a new way to help event planners find resources like… Read More »
Mexico Installs Anti-Sargassum Barriers Along Popular Coastline
Mexico’s Naval Secretary announced the country successfully installed over 9,000 meters of anti-sargassum barriers along the coast of Quintana Roo…. Read More »
Dominica Highlights Enhanced Connectivity
The Caribbean island nation of Dominica released a slew of notable travel updates for the second quarter of 2023 on… Read More »
Walt Disney World Announces Return of Annual Passes
Beginning April 20, guests who love Walt Disney World will now be able to once again purchase the Disney Incredi-Pass,… Read More »
Caribbean Destinations Outpacing Global Visitor Growth
The Caribbean’s travel surge is real. Region-wide international arrivals for the first two months in 2023 trail the same period… Read More »
Hilton Expanding Peloton Partnership to Puerto Rico, New International Markets
Hilton announced it would expand its partnership with Peloton Interactive to Puerto Rico and three new international markets. The hotel… Read More »
Swiss Post Acquires Majority Stake in Event Platform SpotMe
The national postal service of Switzerland, Swiss Post, has acquired a majority stake in online event platform SpotMe, the company… Read More »
Swiss International tests AI for passenger counts
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced plans to conduct a three-month trial of using artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct… Read More »
Hawaiian Government Working on Details of New Tourism Fee
Hawaii’s state government is considering a new law that would require tourists to pay for a yearlong pass to visit… Read More »
Op-Ed: American Airlines NDC Works for Corp. Agencies and Clients
There’s lots of speculation and uncertainty surrounding American Airlines’ plan to remove 40 percent of its lowest fares from legacy… Read More »
Hilton Is Doubling Its Presence in Puerto Rico
Hilton plans to significantly increase its presence in Puerto Rico over the coming two years, adding nearly 10 new hotels… Read More »
Club Med Unveils New Brand Identity, Sustainability Efforts
Club Med announced a new modernized brand identity that provides a more premium, family-friendly and eco-conscious experience. The resort company’s… Read More »
Garner to Offer AI-Based Air Distribution Advisory Services
Former American Airlines executive Cory Garner has launched his own set of advisory services on airline distribution, including AI technology… Read More »
Viking Will Keep COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Place
While some cruise lines have slowly begun doing away with their COVID-19 vaccination policies, Viking is standing by its requirement… Read More »