US Maintains its Position as Global Leader in Retail Tourism
New data showed that the United States remains the preferred choice for travelers looking to shop during their vacation. According… Read More »
MGM Resorts Foundation Grants Over $2.7 Million to Nonprofit Organizations
The MGM Resorts Foundation (the “Foundation”) has awarded more than $2.7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations located in communities… Read More »
Four New Hotels Join Leading Hotels of the World this Autumn
The Leading Hotels of the World, the world’s largest collection of independent luxury hotels, welcomed four new member hotels into… Read More »
Sea Cloud Cruises Embarks on North American Expansion Journey
Hamburg, Germany-based Sea Cloud Cruises, which operates a fleet of three windjammers, is adding senior leadership in North America dedicated… Read More »
Travelport Rounds the Corner on New Platform Migration
More than two years after launching Travelport Plus as a unified platform to replace its three legacy global distribution systems,… Read More »
South African TMC Launches on Spotnana Tech Stack
South Africa-based ticketing agency Ticketpro is launching a travel management company, Ticketpro Travel Solutions, based on the Spotnana platform, the… Read More »
TravelBank Makes American NDC Content Available in Exchanges
TravelBank has launched booking features for American Airlines’ New Distribution Capability content through its travel platform, the company announced. TravelBank… Read More »
Central Florida Tourism Achieves New Record-Breaking Milestone
Central Florida brought in a record $87.6 billion in 2022, a significant 31 percent increase over the previous year. That’s… Read More »
Global Tourism Industry Anticipated to Surpass $15.5 Trillion in the Next Decade
In 34 countries around the world, the travel and tourism industry has recovered so dramatically that economic activity now exceeds… Read More »
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils Fresh Brand Awareness Campaigns
It’s hard to imagine Miami needing any more publicity and recognition, but the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)… Read More »
New President Announced for US Armed Forces Online Travel Agency
One of the leading online travel agencies for active and retired United States Armed Forces members, Militaryfares.com, announced that industry… Read More »
Top Hotels of 2022: Highest Room Revenue Earners Revealed
Marriott International had a very profitable year in 2022. With a whopping $61.4 billion in systemwide room revenue, the hotel… Read More »
July Sees U.S. Hotel Rates Increase, Though Occupancy Declines Persist, Reports STR
Average daily rates and revenue per available room for U.S. hotels in July increased slightly year over year while occupancy… Read More »
Surging Caribbean Tourism Fuels Expanded Flight Schedules for Travelers
Less than one year ago, Caribbean tourism stakeholders wondered if high airfares might scuttle the region’s tourism rebound. Yet rather… Read More »
How Hotel “Junk Fees” Can Ruin Your Travel Budget
If you are planning to book a hotel for your next trip, you might want to check the fine print… Read More »
Blue Diamond Resorts Expands Portfolio with Upcoming Resorts in Jamaica and Antigua
With a diverse portfolio that encompasses more than 45 properties and 18,000 room, Blue Diamond Resorts has become the fastest-growing… Read More »
Travelers Advised to Remain Cautious as Thefts in London Underground Witness More Than Double Increase
The number of pickpocket thefts on the London Underground has more than doubled since 2021 with the city’s Central line… Read More »
Contributing to the Conservation of Endangered Sea Turtles While Visiting Panama
Five of the world’s seven sea turtle species call the country of Panama home. Rich in diverse habitats and ecosystems,… Read More »
American Airlines Sues Skiplagged.com for Allegedly Deceiving Travelers
American Airlines filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Skiplagged.com, accusing the website, which offers tickets for flights with the layover… Read More »
Cruising Industry Witnesses Continued Surge in Growth Throughout 2023
Cruises are in high demand this year, leading to more sales for travel advisors and a growth across cruise brands… Read More »
Aeronology Launches ‘Complementary’ Booking Tool
Australian travel technology provider Aeronology has launched a corporate booking tool, Taero, that it says is designed to “complement and… Read More »
Ryanair Triumphs in Legal Battle Against Online Travel Agency Kiwi
Ryanair welcomed the recent ruling of the Civil Court of Milan against online travel agency (OTA) Kiwi. In a press… Read More »
Continued Growth in US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales
July 2023 U.S. travel agency air ticket sales increased 11 percent year over year to nearly $7.6 billion, according to… Read More »
CBRE Softens U.S. Hotel 2023 RevPAR Forecast
Following “weaker-than-expected” summer demand and U.S. hotel revenue in the second quarter, CBRE Hotels Research has lowered its 2023 revenue… Read More »
Altour Collaborates with Three Tech Providers for Seamless Off-Channel Bookings
Altour has launched a product to capture, report on and provide rebooking capabilities for off-channel bookings, the travel management company… Read More »
IHG Launches Exciting New Midscale Brand
InterContinental Hotels Group unveiled a new conversion brand in the midscale sector called Garner, the company announced Wednesday. The company… Read More »