A4A: Airlines focused on better air travel experience
As millions return to air travel this summer, airlines are launching aggressive hiring campaigns, adjusting travel policies and improving communication… Read More »
New Zealand Launches First Global Campaign After Pandemic
Tourism New Zealand, the official destination marketing organization for the country, is launching its first global campaign following its reopening… Read More »
Mexico Sets Record for International Visitors
From January to May 2022, Mexico hosted approximately 25.4 million international visitors, more than 5.2 million more compared to 2021,… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis Eliminates COVID-19 Entry Requirements
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has ceased all COVID-19-related visitor entry testing and vaccination requirements effective immediately, said… Read More »
Opinion: Hotel industry needs focus on automation
The hotel industry is turning toward automation in many areas after surviving the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of half… Read More »
Consumer demand is still strong for travel, experiences
Consumers are spending on travel and other experiences, according to comments made by executives in hotel, real estate and related… Read More »
Hilton creates pop-up hotel for contest
Hilton Hotels is trying to get people excited about traveling again and recently held an Instagram contest to give away… Read More »
FAA scales back NYC-area flights
The Federal Aviation Administration said staff shortages are causing it to reduce the number of flights to airports in the… Read More »
Hard Rock property in Dominican Republic adds water park
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was recently renovated to be more family friendly and… Read More »
This Swiss hotel holds 300+ years of history
The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland, has stood since 1681 with its ornate walls, opulent rooms and… Read More »
Hersha Hospitality Trust sells D.C. hotels to Blackstone affiliates
Hersha Hospitality Trust has sold two hotels in the Washington, D.C. area to Blackstone affiliates for a total of $112.7… Read More »
Dallas tops list of US hotel construction activity
Dallas is the hottest city in the US for hotel construction, with 173 projects underway during the second quarter. Rounding… Read More »
Tips for getting the best deal on travel
Airline tickets, rental cars and hotels all posted price drops in July, according to a report from the Labor Department,… Read More »
Reno airport will get facelift, possible expansion
Reno-Tahoe International Airport has secured funding for upcoming renovations, including a new ticketing hall, a new loop road for departing… Read More »
Heathrow extends capacity cap to end of October
London’s Heathrow Airport announced that a daily 100,000-person passenger cap will be extended through Oct. 31 to cope with high… Read More »
Airline execs commend Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit
Airline executives are praising the Inflation Reduction Act’s sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. “Creating a new tax credit for sustainable… Read More »
New York airports hit with heavy delays due to staffing issues
New York City airport travelers experienced flight delays and growing frustration after too many air traffic controllers called out sick…. Read More »
Five ‘ethical’ alternatives to Airbnb if you are bored with hotels
Ditch Airbnb and TUI in favour of more ethical, environmentally-friendly alternatives, a leading consumer organisation has urged. Ethical Consumer ranked… Read More »
Six countries take controversial step to stamp out overtourism
As travel restrictions ease, some countries are being more selective about who they welcome post-pandemic. Last week, New Zealand’s tourism… Read More »
Foul-smelling seaweed covers pristine Caribbean beaches
Millions of tons of brown seaweed has washed up along Mexico’s beaches this summer and it’s putting the country’s post-COVID… Read More »
Crowds of tourists are blamed for death of famous walrus in Norway
A walrus that had become a popular attraction in Oslo Fjord has been euthanised after visitors didn’t listen to warnings… Read More »
Finland set to test mobile app that will let passengers travel with digital passports
Finland could become the first country in the EU to trial a mobile app with digital copies of travel documents…. Read More »