UATP Conference Highlights Slower NDC Progress for GDSs
While New Distribution Capability air bookings are showing significant growth, bookings through direct connections with airlines comprise most of that… Read More »
Hilton Plans to Expand Puerto Rico Portfolio
Hilton Hotels Corp. plans to expand in Puerto Rico with its debut of five brands, including its first Curio Collection,… Read More »
Cathay Cargo invests in new mail solution
Cathay Cargo has launched a new mail service that integrates mail handling data with its cargo systems to improve visibility…. Read More »
“Mega strike” in Germany: Flights, trains and buses cancelled during mass walkout
Germany awoke to widespread travel chaos on Monday, after two of the country’s biggest transport unions called a nationwide strike…. Read More »
Croatia Drops Air Border Controls for Schengen Area Travel
Croatia has eliminated air border controls for travel to and from Schengen Area countries after becoming part of Europe’s passport-free… Read More »
Miami Marlins, Norwegian Cruise Line Partner to Reward Fans With $1,000 Onboard Credit
This one was probably inevitable. Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins have entered into a unique partnership. Unique, but natural. The… Read More »
Egencia to Roll Out New Guest Travel Profile Capabilities
Egencia is adding a “self-service experience” to its guest travel booking capabilities that it says will make it easier for… Read More »
Tripism Taps Dinova for Dining Decision Engine
Business travel booking and planning platform Tripism has partnered with corporate dining network Dinova to launch a restaurant recommendation engine… Read More »
Holidays to Mallorca are about to become a third more expensive
Holidays to Mallorca are about to become a third more expensive, a tourism body has warned, as the island seeks… Read More »
Expedition Company launches the world’s longest bus journey across Europe
For more than a few travelers, a two-month long bus trip may sound like a bit of a nightmare. But… Read More »
Southeastern Conference Cities Launch ‘Visit the SEC’ Pass
The nation’s best college football conference is now offering something more for fans. The official Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) from… Read More »
Increased Demand, Higher Ticket Prices Help Carnival Corp Beat Projections
The Carnival Corporation & plc provided a first quarter 2023 business update on Monday, beating estimates for revenue. Carnival posted… Read More »
Crystal Selects Allianz Global Assistance as Travel Insurance Provider
Crystal has chosen Allianz Global Assistance as its trip protection provider following its recent relaunch. That means guests can purchase… Read More »
BCD Decries ‘Forcing Solutions’ as AA Deadline Looms
BCD Travel called for “partnership and collaboration,” not “forcing solutions that aren’t completely ready” when it comes to the distribution… Read More »
Florida NAACP Pushes for Travel Advisory Amid Governor DeSantis’ Policies
“Don’t travel here.” That’s what the NAACP is telling people about the state of Florida. A local Florida chapter of… Read More »
Carnival Valor Cruise Ship Rescues Small Boat Stranded at Sea
After the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reached out with a request for assistance today, the crew of Carnival Valor stepped… Read More »
The Summer Travel Booking Window Is Quickly Closing
Summer? We’re not even through spring yet. But in the travel industry, it’s best to move fast to get the… Read More »
India’s travel industry is “massive” and may overtake China in the 2030s
India’s airline industry may be on a strong growth trajectory — but don’t expect India’s outbound travel to overtake China’s… Read More »
Caribbean Cruise ports operators see visitor growth
Nearly three years after pandemic struggles absent from other travel segments virtually scuttled Caribbean cruises, nearly every major port has… Read More »
Turks and Caicos Dropping Vaccine Requirement for Entry
It just got a whole lot easier to visit the popular island destination of Turks and Caicos. The Turks and… Read More »
Aruba Tourism Authority Hiring For ‘World’s Easiest Job’
The Aruba Tourism Authority is looking for one sunny personality to handle what it has labeled as the ‘World’s Easiest… Read More »
U.S. Government called for a new “Passenger Bill of Rights”
During a recent hearing, United States government officials called for a new “Passenger Bill of Rights” in the reauthorization of… Read More »