Mastercard Adds Tech to Automate Virtual Card Acceptance
Mastercard has developed a tool to ease vendors’ acceptance of virtual card payments, the company announced. The Mastercard Receivables Manager,… Read More »
Hotel Room Entertainment Trends: What’s New and Exciting for Guests
Who doesn’t love a nice hotel room? An escape where you can ditch the chores and stress of daily life,… Read More »
Carnival Jubilee Cruise Ship Marks Key Construction Milestone
Well, we know it works. Or floats, as the case may be. Carnival Cruise Line reached an important mark when… Read More »
Bahamas To Enter Agreements with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is leading a delegation… Read More »
High-Speed Rail Project Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles Clears Hurdle
It’s getting closer and closer. What was once a dream is now inching closer to reality. The high-speed railroad line… Read More »
Jamaica to Host 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica has been selected to host the 42nd edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace… Read More »
Alaska Travel Industry Association Allocates Board Seat for Alaska Native Representation
On July 19, the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced that for the first time there would be a dedicated… Read More »
European Travel Faces Challenges Amid Scorching Summer Heat Wave
Several studies released early this year identified Europe as 2023’s most in-demand destination among U.S. travelers, as Americans continue to… Read More »
Europe’s ETIAS Explains New Requirements for American Tourists Visiting Europe in 2024
Starting in early 2024, American tourists planning to visit Europe will face new travel document requirements known as the European… Read More »
Texas Ranked Worst State to Live in the U.S.
CNBC recently released its rankings of the best and worst states to live in the United States, shedding light on… Read More »
Abu Dhabi Unveils Travel Advisor Rewards Program
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) unveiled a performance-based rewards program to incentivize travel advisors who use Abu… Read More »
Taylor Swift Tour Boosts Occupancy and Revenue to Record Levels in Tourist Destinations
From being overcome with emotion and bursting into tears during concerts to wearing diapers so as not to have to… Read More »
Hilton Adding Renovated All-Inclusive Resort to Mexican Caribbean Portfolio
A top Mexican travel destination is getting another major vacation option after Hilton announced the signing of a management agreement… Read More »
Puerto Rico Hotel Data Reflects Visitor Boom
Puerto Rico’s growing visitor arrivals are producing booming lodging demand across the destination. The island’s overall hospitality demand has reached… Read More »
Accor Accelerates in Japan with Agreement to Operate 23 Properties
Accor’s presence in Japan is set to double while hotel openings gain momentum throughout the region. With travel and tourism… Read More »
American Express Reports Q2 Increase in Travel and Entertainment Spending
Travel and entertainment spending by American Express corporate customers increased 8 percent year over year to $27 billion in the… Read More »
First-Time River Cruising Gains Popularity Among Travelers
My husband and I booked a Viking Rhine River Cruise this summer that sailed from Amsterdam to Basel. As always,… Read More »
Diversification Needed for Continued Cayman Cruise Growth
Cayman Islands tourism officials say the destination is on target to reach its target of 1.2 million visitors cruise passengers… Read More »
Nassau Paradise Island Witnesses Surging Visitor Arrivals
The Caribbean’s post-pandemic travel boom is particularly evident on Nassau Paradise Island, where visitation data shows a strong growth pattern,… Read More »
US Travel Agency Air Travel Ticket Sales Soar to Over $8 Billion
June 2023 U.S. travel agency air ticket sales increased 2 percent year over year to $8.1 billion. According to the… Read More »
Introducing Fiesta Americana Travelty: Posadas’ New Booking Platform
Posadas unveiled a booking platform and mobile app – Fiesta Americana Travelty – for brands in Mexico and the Dominican… Read More »
Hyatt Teams With Sabre on New Technology Agreement
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a new technology agreement with Sabre. Under this agreement, Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation System will become… Read More »