Hotel and Resort Industry Poised for 2023 Success
New data shows that the hotel industry is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state… Read More »
24 New Hotels and Resorts Opening in the Caribbean and Mexico In 2023
Top New Hotels and Resorts Opening Mexico and Caribbean Every new year brings a certain number of newly opened hotels… Read More »
Crystal Relaunches with New Name, Website and Enhanced Cruise Ships
After being acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group last year, the former Crystal Cruises is being relaunched as Crystal… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Breaks Record with $3.5 Million St Jude Fundraising
Carnival Cruise Line announced that the company broke its annual fundraising record for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2022…. Read More »
Oceania Names Vista’s Sister Ship Allura
Oceania Cruises has named its eighth ship Allura, which is the second vessel in its Allura Class ships. The first,… Read More »
Amex Launches Small Business Cash-Flow Mgmt. Hub
American Express has launched a new digital cash flow management hub for small businesses, as the company seeks to expand… Read More »
Reed & Mackay Integrates Squake Carbon Data
Reed & Mackay is integrating carbon emission data from Squake into its booking, policy and approval tools, the travel management… Read More »
Way2VAT Reports Transaction Growth in 2022
Automated value-added tax recovery provider Way2VAT reported a 57 percent year-over-year increase in transaction volume in 2022, including a 40… Read More »
CWT M&E Adds Mtg. Site-Building Tools, Chat Support
CWT Meetings & Events has launched a tool to assist planners with event website design and added live chat support… Read More »
Choice Sets Up Radisson Loyalty Point Swap
Following last year’s acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group Americas, Choice Hotels International will allow members of the Choice Privileges and… Read More »
Bermuda Premier ‘Confident’ St. Regis Resort Casino Remains on Track
Bermuda’s premier said he is confident in the “commitment” of St. Regis Bermuda Resort officials to launch a casino at… Read More »
Top Destination Travel News from January
January’s Top Destination Travel News From the United Kingdom introducing a new electronic travel authorization system to China’s reopening, the… Read More »
Less Sargassum is expected to reach the Mexican Caribbean shores in 2023
Data shows that less Sargassum is expected to reach the shorelines of the Mexican Caribbean during the 2023 season. According… Read More »
Hertz and Delta Air Lines Enhance Partnership Benefits
Delta Air Lines announced SkyMiles Members would now have more opportunities to earn when renting with Hertz, including additional miles… Read More »
Seabourn Pursuit Offers Seven New Pre-Inaugural Sailings in 2023
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn announced the upcoming launch of its second expedition vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, entering service on August 12,… Read More »
UnCruise Adventures Eliminates Vaccine Mandates, Adds Solar Eclipse Voyage
UnCruise Adventures announced that passengers would now be permitted to sail regardless of coronavirus vaccination status. Starting on April 7,… Read More »
Tourism is roaring back in China
China’s consumption recovery from zero-Covid is getting off to a solid start – after a depressing fourth quarter. When Michelin-starred… Read More »
Watch out for “greenwashed” travel companies
People said the pandemic made them want to travel more responsibly in the future. Now new data indicates they’re actually… Read More »
Survey shows manual expense reporting still prevalent but shrinking
Small and midsized companies have invested in their expense management processes over the past year, though a significant percentage continue… Read More »
Mondee Develops Affiliate Program
Travel technology provider and marketplace Mondee has launched an affiliate program for agencies and other travel professionals, the company announced…. Read More »
Accor Sharpens Service Focus Through Brand Restructuring
Accor has kicked off the new year by reorganizing its leadership and restructuring its brands into two divisions and launching… Read More »
Spain’s digital nomad visa is finally available
Spain’s long awaited digital nomad visa is finally available. The remote work visa gives non-EU nationals the chance to live and work… Read More »
The U.K. will soon require international travelers to obtain a British entry permit
In line with its objective of fully digitizing border systems by 2025, the United Kingdom (U.K.) will soon require inbound… Read More »
Tourism Fiji Unveils Refreshed Brand Campaign
Happiness still comes naturally as far as Fiji is concerned. Tourism Fiji is rebranding. Sort of. The group is reshuffling… Read More »
Travel Experiences That Focus on Diversity and Representation
Travel Experiences That Focus on Diversity and Representation More and more people are looking for ways to celebrate diversity and… Read More »
Poor Performance by Airlines and FAA Impacting Travel Intent
Last year’s post-pandemic upsurge in domestic air travel may have reached its zenith, with major mishaps like Southwest Airlines’ holiday… Read More »