Destinations International Unveils Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Tool
Destinations International, which serves as a resource for destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus, introduced an equity, diversity and… Read More »
Germany’s cheap train tickets for €9 increased passenger numbers
Short distance train travel in Germany has surged over the past few months – partly thanks to the country’s ultra-cheap… Read More »
Mexican beaches unsafe for swimming after discovery of dangerous bacteria
Three popular tourist beaches in Mexico have been deemed unsafe for swimming after they failed cleanliness tests. The beaches were… Read More »
Strikes looming with walkouts in August at ten airports in Portugal
Travellers to Portugal could face chaos and cancellations as workers at ten of the country’s airports threaten to strike. Civil… Read More »
UK and EU travellers face different rules at the Spanish border
Spain no longer has any COVID-19 entry requirements for anyone arriving into the country from the EU or Schengen area…. Read More »
CLIA Announces Dates, Activities for Cruise Week
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has set the dates and activities for its annual celebration of the industry. Cruise… Read More »
Updated Vaccine and Testing Requirements for All Major Cruise Lines
There’s a lot of new news surrounding the CDC’s recent ending of its COVID-19-related cruise requirements, and so far, plenty… Read More »
Seabourn Updates COVID-19 Testing Protocols
Starting September 6, 2022, fully vaccinated passengers sailing with Seabourn will no longer be required to submit pre-cruise COVID-19 tests…. Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Updates Vaccine and Testing Protocols
Disney Cruise Line has updated its vaccination and testing requirements, effective September 2, 2022. The cruise line will now require… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Removes Pre-Cruise Testing For Vaccinated Guests, Welcomes All Unvaccinated To Sail
Carnival Cruise Line on Saturday updated its health and safety protocols, making it easier for unvaccinated passengers to set sail… Read More »
Cunard Eases COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Boarding
Cunard has adjusted pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirements. Starting Sept. 6, 2022, self-testing before travel will change from “mandatory” to “highly… Read More »
Princess Cruises Removes Vaccine Requirement For Most Voyages
Princess Cruises said it will remove the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for most voyages of fewer than 16 days and will… Read More »
Amadeus Automates Agency Communication with Aimendo Partnership
Amadeus is partnering with artificial intelligence and machine learning technology provider Aimendo to provide automated communication between travel advisors and… Read More »
Concur Car Rental Booking Tool to Include Sustainability Feature
SAP Concur’s new car rental booking tool, slated for release by year-end, will feature tools to help travelers make more… Read More »
Loews Hotels Promotes Davis to Sales SVP
Loews Hotels & Co. has promoted Christi Davis from VP to SVP of the Loews sales organization, charging her with… Read More »
Business travel spending might not return until 2026
Business travel spending might not recover to pre-pandemic levels until sometime in 2026 — two years later than previously expected… Read More »
Choice Introduces Consolidated Invoicing for Corp. Customers
Choice Hotels International partnered in April with TreviPay to collaborate on a consolidated direct billing option for corporate customers. Today… Read More »
Over 2,000 tourists are still stranded in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur region
Over 2,000 tourists are still stranded in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as of Aug. 13 evening with over… Read More »
Thailand is among the five most favorite destinations for Chinese travelers
Thailand is among the five most favorite destinations for Chinese travelers as the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions sees more… Read More »
HQ to Include Lyft Rides in Ground Platform
Mobility platform and ground transportation platform provider HQ and Lyft Business have partnered to include Lyft U.S. ridesharing services on… Read More »
CTM Enhances Lightning with AI, Machine Learning
Corporate Travel Management has added artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into its Lightning online booking tool in North America,… Read More »
Amex GBT Adds Features for Flight Disruption Management
American Express Global Business Travel is launching new tools designed to help travel managers and travelers deal with flight disruptions,… Read More »
Mtg. Planning Platform Troop Books It with Spotnana
Two next-generation travel tech providers—joined at the hip by a shared investor pedigree that both include Steve Singh’s Madrona Venture… Read More »
Carrousel Travel to Take Grapevine for a Spin
Minneapolis-based travel management company Carrousel Travel is partnering to use AI travel technology supplier Grapevine’s recommendation services, the companies announced…. Read More »
Riskline Enhances Alerts Tool
Travel risk intelligence company Riskline has added new features for a revamped version of its travel risk alerts offering, the… Read More »
Club Med to unveil three new ski resorts in December
Club Med will unveil three new ski resorts – Club Med Tignes and Club Med Val d’Isere in the French… Read More »