Essential Information for Travel Advisors Regarding Brightline’s Extension to Orlando

Starting Sept. 1, travelers in Florida can ride the popular Brightline high-speed train service between Orlando and five South Florida… Read More »
Reservations Now Available for Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport’s First Private Terminal

The second location of PS, the private luxury terminal for commercial flights, will officially open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport… Read More »
TSA Launches Investigation into Clear Program

It’s not supposed to work this way. Ostensibly, the Clear program runs similarly to Pre-Check. That is, it’s supposed to… Read More »
Overtourism: European Countries Address the Growing Concern as an Epidemic

European countries are some of the most popular destinations of the summer, and many of the cities and destinations facing… Read More »
Exploring Mexico’s Leading Role in Religious Tourism Worldwide

Mexico has the most visited Catholic sanctuary on the planet, above the Vatican and Jerusalem. Every December 12, the Basilica… Read More »
Chris Thompson, President and CEO of Brand USA, Announces Retirement in 2024

Brand USA announced President and CEO Chris Thompson would retire on May 31, 2024, to pursue life beyond work. During… Read More »
New Hotel Fee Transparency Bill Gains Strong Support from Travel Industry

Two members of the United States Senate have introduced a bill designed to force hotels and resorts to be more… Read More »
Crystal Serenity Returns to Service Under New Owner A&K Travel Group

Crystal Cruises officially relaunched on July 31 as part of A&K Travel Group, when the 740-guest Crystal Serenity set sail… Read More »
Unlocking NDC: Exploring Why It’s Analogous to a Rubik’s Cube

New Distribution Capability is defined on the International Air Transport Association’s website as “a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA… Read More »
Crystal Will Expand With Four Ships in Six Years

Onboard the Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with… Read More »
Oceania Re-Energizes Its Brand Recognition, Relationship with Advisors

During the christening cruise of the 1,200-guest Vista in May, Oceania Cruises President Frank A. Del Rio shared details about… Read More »
Qatar’s Tourism Industry: A Strategic Investment for Future Growth

The tiny Middle East nation of Qatar, located on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, is banking on tourism as… Read More »
Explore the Empowering Confidant Collective by Inclusive Collection

Inclusive Collection is inviting travel advisors to discover its new Confidant Collective, a full suite of best-in-class tools that are… Read More »
Amadeus GDS Bookings Surpass 2019 Levels in North America

Bookings in Amadeus’ global distribution system increased 4.2 percent year over year in the second quarter, with bookings in North… Read More »
GBTA Report: Surge in Group Travel as Associations and Businesses Schedule Meetings

Group travel is surging as associations and businesses schedule meetings that were postponed during the pandemic, and hotel event planners… Read More »
$100M Uplift Acquisition Deal Brings Increased Resources

Fintech company Upgrade Inc has announced the acquisition of Uplift Inc, the leading provider of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)… Read More »
Hertz Outperforms Profit Estimates Amidst Travel Boom

Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is the latest travel supplier to best its second-quarter profit projections amid this… Read More »
Amtrak’s $770 Million Investment to Enhance Accessibility Projects

Since 2011, Amtrak has invested $770 million in station accessibility upgrades and improvement projects across its national network. The improvements… Read More »
J.D. Power Report: Increase in Staffing Enhances Hotel Guest Satisfaction

North American hotels’ increase in staffing and a focus on customer service is paying dividends in the form of guest… Read More »
Accor Reports Robust Q2 Performance Driven by Strong Pricing

Accor Group on Thursday reported a “solid” second quarter with revenue per available room buoyed by “sustained” pricing strength and… Read More »
Wyndham Reports Strong Overseas Demand in Q2

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ second-quarter revenue per available room increased overseas due to “strong pricing power” and “higher occupancy levels,”… Read More »
Justworks Introduces New Expense Management Feature

Small business administration technology provider Justworks has added an expense management tool for its Professional Employer Organization customers, the company… Read More »