Ponant Reduces Its COVID-19 Measures
Luxury small-ship cruise line Ponant announced that, with the COVID-19 situation improving, it is relaxing its pandemic-related health protocols. Starting… Read More »
Regent Seven Seas Launches New Webinar Series for Advisors
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is investing in travel advisors by launching a new webinar series focusing on… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Updates Health Guidelines
Virgin Voyages, the upstart cruise line started by Sir Richard Branson, has joined dozens of other cruise lines and travel… Read More »
20 Astro-Tourism Experiences Perfect for Fall
Best Stargazing Destinations There’s no experience quite like looking up at a night sky full of brilliant stars. Whether you’re… Read More »
CBRE Again Raises U.S. Hotel Rate, RevPAR Forecast
CBRE Hotels Research this week again increased its projection for 2022 U.S. hotel performance expectations, another in streak of forecasts… Read More »
Air Travel Demand Remains Strong After Summer
During Cowen’s annual transportation conference Wednesday, executives of a couple of major U.S. airlines addressed the question of post-summer air… Read More »
World Travel and Tourism Council Forecasts Substantial Increase in International Bookings to Mexico
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts a substantial Increase in international bookings to Mexico by the second half… Read More »
Kenya Tourism Board Launches North American Marketing Campaign
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched the first phase of a global marketing campaign in their strongest source market… Read More »
America’s Most Insta-Worthy Landmarks
Picturesque Landmarks in America America’s most Insta-Worthy landmarks are incredibly diverse, with some stemming from natural wonders created over thousands… Read More »
Japan Publishes New Sustainable Travel Guide
As Japan continues relaxing COVID-19 entry policies and allowing more international travelers to visit the much-loved country, the Japan National… Read More »
European Tourism Destinations Report Record Numbers as Rebound Continues
Travel to Europe has bounced back in a big way this summer and experts believe the tourism industries in key… Read More »
Spotnana Connects to American Airlines Direct Channels
Cloud-based booking platform Spotnana has established a connection to American Airlines direct channels that provides access to New Distribution Capability… Read More »
Wyndham Expands Reach with $44M Vienna House Acquisition
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has acquired the Vienna House brand in a $44 million deal with the HR Group, a… Read More »
IHG Data Breach Affects Some Website Bookings
Parts of InterContinental Hotels Group’s technology systems were breached on Monday, the hotel company announced and confirmed in a filing… Read More »
Aman Resorts’ new $900 million investment from Saudi Arabia set to boost its status in luxury travel
Aman Resorts has been in the headlines this month after it received a $900 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public… Read More »
IHG Booking Channels Disrupted by ‘Unauthorized Activity’
InterContinental Hotels Group’s booking channels and other applications have been significantly disrupted after the company’s technology systems have been subject… Read More »
Experiencing a River Cruise in France’s Lovely Bordeaux Region
Scenic Diamond The 149-guest Scenic Diamond takes guests throughout the Bordeaux region of France. Guests embarked Scenic Diamond in Bordeaux… Read More »
Cancun, Riviera Maya Region Sees a Record Increase in Travelers
Destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, such as Cancun and Riviera Maya, have received a record number of visitors in 2022…. Read More »
Japan Raises Daily Cap on Arrivals, Drops Some COVID-19 Restrictions
Japan officially relaxed its coronavirus travel restrictions on Wednesday, but international travelers must still apply for visitor visas that limit… Read More »
Payment Startup Mesh Scores $60M Funding Round
Corporate payment startup Mesh Payments has secured $60 million in its latest fundraising round, bringing its total to $123 million,… Read More »
Sonder Doubles Down on GDS Strategy with Dedicated Chain Code
Sonder Holdings has launched a dedicated chain code, SS, in the Amadeus and Sabre distribution platforms, the short-term accommodation provider… Read More »
Travel booking company Sabre sues Hawaiian Airlines over alleged contract breach
Global distribution system (GDS) provider Sabre has filed a lawsuit against Hawaiian Airlines for an alleged breach of contract that… Read More »
You Can now pay to have the adjacent seat empty on Qantas
How many times have you boarded an airplane and silently hoped – prayed? – that the seat next to you… Read More »
Google to Phase Out Book on Google Flight Option
Google announced it would begin to phase out the search engine’s online booking option for flights starting in September. According… Read More »
Fiji No Longer Requires Post-Arrival Testing
Fiji no longer requires that international travelers take COVID-19 when they arrive at the destination. The change in protocol took… Read More »
Saint Lucia Eliminates Pre-Testing Protocols
Another destination is dropping its pandemic-related requirements for international visitors. Government officials on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia announced… Read More »