US Virgin Islands Teams Up with New York Jets to Boost Tourism
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism (USVIDOT) announced a multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL)’s New York… Read More »
Panama Ready for Panama Travel Mart 2nd Edition
The Panama Travel Mart, an event aimed exclusively at tour operators and organized by the Chamber of Tourism of Panama… Read More »
ASTA Files Complaint Over American Airlines’ NDC Implementation
The American Society of Travel Advisors is alleging that American Airlines has caused significant harm to consumers, travel agencies, and… Read More »
China Resumes Group Tours for Popular Countries Including the US
Government officials in China announced that group tours would once again be permitted for several countries for the first time… Read More »
Carnival and Norwegian Ramp Up Advertising Expenditure
They say that advertising budgets are usually the first thing to be cut by major companies when they go through… Read More »
Generative AI Set to Transform Travel Industry, Personalizing and Enhancing Experiences
In an era of rapidly advancing technology, the travel industry stands on the brink of a transformative shift, with Generative… Read More »
Travelers Shift Preferences Amidst Southern Europe’s Summer Heat Wave
As the scorching summer heat wave grips southern Europe, some travelers are opting for alternative destinations rather than waiting to… Read More »
Rental Escapes Curates Romantic Villa Collection Ideal for Destination Weddings
Luxury villa rental company Rental Escapes is now offering a collection of villas specifically for destination weddings in mind. The… Read More »
BCD Unveils New Management Tools Catering to Unprofiled Travelers
BCD Travel has introduced a guest travel management tool for customers worldwide, the travel management company announced. BCD Invite lets… Read More »
Concur to Launch Revamped Booking Tool in Q4 through Sabre Integration
SAP Concur’s new complete booking experience for air, hotel and car rental will make its debut in coming months on… Read More »
NuTravel Rebrands as Traverse Technologies
Direct corporate retailing technology provider NuTravel has been renamed Traverse Technologies, president and CEO Michael Harbin announced at the Global… Read More »
Australia Marketplace North America 2023 Trade Show
This year’s edition of Australia Marketplace North America trade show, which took place earlier this week at Westdrift Manhattan Beach,… Read More »
Finnair Implements EDIFACT Surcharge in U.S. Operations
Now that Airlines Reporting Corp. has integrated Finnair’s New Distribution Capability offering into its ARC Direct Connect program, the carrier… Read More »
Internova and Prime Numbers Join Forces for CO2 Reporting and Offsetting Initiative
Internova Travel Group is partnering with Prime Numbers Technology and carbon offsetting provider Sustainable Travel International to offer a carbon… Read More »
Railbookers Group Introduces Interactive Travel Map
Railbookers Group, which consists of Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations, launched a new interactive map tool that allows travelers to view… Read More »
Brazil Reinstates Visa Requirements for US Travelers
Effective October 1, Brazil will reimpose visa requirements on travelers coming from the U.S., Canada and Australia. The reasons have… Read More »
Hyatt Unveils Exciting Lineup of New Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels Opening in 2023-24
Hyatt is expanding its lifestyle and luxury hotel brands with new openings slated for the rest of the year and… Read More »
Collaborative Support by AHLA and HHA for West Maui Amid Hurricane Dora’s Wildfires
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance (HHA) have united their efforts to provide crucial… Read More »
Anticipated Rise in Travel Spending Fueled by Hybrid and Remote Work Trends
Travel professionals in large corporate programs view business travel as a “bedrock of growth” for their company, with more than… Read More »
Lufthansa Ventures into Spotnana Investment, Establishes NDC Connection
Spotnana has partnered with the Lufthansa Group and has direct New Distribution Capability integrations to the group’s carriers, the technology… Read More »
Visa and Conferma Extend Collaboration Agreement for Continued Partnership
Visa and Conferma Pay have agreed to a four-year extension of their collaboration agreement for Visa Commercial Pay, with the… Read More »
Cornerstone Makes Strategic Investment in Traxo to Launch Partnership
Cornerstone Information Systems is integrating Traxo technology into its data and automation products as part of a new “close technology… Read More »
STR Adjusts U.S. Hotel Occupancy and RevPAR Forecast
STR and Tourism Economics have lowered growth expectations for 2023 and 2024 in their U.S. hotel forecast amid a “period… Read More »
Sonder Embraces Hotel Initiative in Response to Q2 Rate Decreases
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder’s second-quarter revenue per available room and average daily rate decreased year over year, while occupancy remained… Read More »
Modernizing Global Business Travel for Continued Growth and Popularity
Global Business Travel is more complex and more popular than before the pandemic, but it’s likely the way it’s planned… Read More »
Wyndham Alltra Samaná Set to Make Grand Debut in December 2023
Wyndham Alltra’s all-inclusive resort brand is now taking reservations for its newest upcoming resort, the Wyndham Alltra Samaná in the… Read More »