Costa Rica Aims to Jumpstart Recovery
William Rodriguez has only been Minister of Tourism for Costa Rica for four months, but the official has 49 years… Read More »
Lufthansa, Amadeus Strike NDC Agreement
The Lufthansa Group’s New Distribution Capability offers will begin to be available through Amadeus’ NDC platforms in the next quarter,… Read More »
Campbell Travel to Resell Thomalex OBT
Dallas-based Campbell Travel will be the first North American reseller of travel technology company Thomalex’s corporate online booking tool, Thomalex… Read More »
U.S. Ext.-Stay Demand Falls for First Time in Two Years
For the first time in two years, year-over-year demand for U.S. extended-stay hotels has declined, according to a new report…. Read More »
Introducing the Mobeo Travel App
Northstar Travel Group unveiled a new travel smartphone app powered by the technology and expertise of travel connectivity developer, Itoorer…. Read More »
Amtrak Starts Cancelling Trains Due To Impending Strike
U.S. passenger rail operator Amtrak yesterday announced that will be canceling three of its long-distance routes around the country, due… Read More »
Enterprise Donates $30 Million to The Nature Conservancy
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation announced a $30 million donation to The Nature Conservancy, extending the car rental company’s Routes and… Read More »
Hilton Sets First Tempo Opening for Times Square
The Tempo by Hilton Times Square, a 661-room hotel that will be the first of Hilton’s newest brand, is expected… Read More »
Frymire Joins Sonder’s Board of Directors
Former CEO of travel management company CWT Michelle Frymire joined short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings’ board of directors, according to… Read More »
The Trends Shaping Cruise Travel This Fall
The Latest Fall Cruise Trends Cruising continues to bounce back in a big way as we head into the final… Read More »
Flight Searches to London Surge Following Queen’s Death
New data shows that flight searches to London from the United States have surged since Queen Elizabeth II died last… 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 »
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 »
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 »