Business travelers still avoid big groups, overseas travel
Approximately 47% of business travelers worldwide would feel comfortable taking a domestic flight, with individuals from North America and the… Read More »
Should you acquire a client list?
Travel advisor Valerie Edgemon’s recent acquisition of a client list is a study in dos and don’ts. She advises finding… Read More »
A guide to protecting business finances
Insurance, regular credit checks and frequent reviews of operating expenses are among expert tips for protecting business finances. This guide… Read More »
5 ways to adapt to Apple’s privacy initiative
Behavioral economist Julian Runge and media strategist Eric Seufert explain how Apple’s new privacy settings that launched Monday are upending… Read More »
Travelers drawn to CTV, digital video ads
A Magnite survey conducted by Lucid found that 56% of consumers involved in travel-making decisions say travel ads on connected… Read More »
Client concerns
This week, we asked what concerns your clients have about traveling. Texas-based advisor Linda de Sosa notes that she and… Read More »
New host agency caters to independent contractors
The TAGiclub is a new host agency by The Appointment Group designed for independent contractors and “displaced agents.” The agency… Read More »
Fla. tries to overturn CDC no-sail order
Florida is following up its cruise-ban lawsuit with a motion for an injunction to overturn Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Special franchise offer for travel advisors
Cruise Planners is offering a special deal for new franchisees with a one-time fee of $6,995, a reduction of $4,000…. Read More »
N.Y. tour operator uses VR to market Italy
Perillo Tours, a New York tour operator, is using video and virtual reality to market its tours to Italy. One… Read More »
Survey: Travel advisors say summer bookings are up
In its latest Need to Know survey, TravelAge West found that 76% of the nearly 400 travel advisors who responded… Read More »
A4A CEO voices support for extending mask mandate
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio voiced support for extending the federal mask mandate past May and for… Read More »
Tahiti reopening to US travelers May 1
Tahiti is welcoming US travelers who have been vaccinated and tested negative starting May 1. Unvaccinated tourists will have to… Read More »
Intrepid Travel features low-carbon travel alternatives
Intrepid Travel is offering more than 40 “decarbonized” tours for environmentally minded travelers. The excursions offer alternative transportation such as… Read More »
Online betting app yields jackpot for MGM Resorts
The online betting app BetMGM created by MGM Resorts in 2019 will raise $1 billion in net revenue by 2022… Read More »
Data suggest rebound in Hawaiian tourism
Several indicators suggest that Hawaiian tourism is recovering, with STR noting that hotel occupancy rose to 43% in March compared… Read More »
Investors are bullish on travel startups
Startup travel businesses are attracting investors, with carbon-free air travel company, Universal Hydrogen raising $20.5 million. HalalBooking got a $5… Read More »
Hotel hunting heats up with summer getaway fever
A new survey shows sharp increases in vacation plans and hotel shopping by Americans as summer approaches, with coronavirus concerns… Read More »
Travel advisors form leadership group
A new organization, the Travel A.L.L.I.E.S. Society, aims to improve leadership skills in travel advisors who have at least five… Read More »
Commentary: 4 things remote workers want
Small businesses can attract accountable, eager remote workers if they prioritize flexible schedules, company culture, recognition and pay, writes Lesley… Read More »
EU investigating antitrust claims against Global Blue
The European Commission is investigating antitrust claim by Refundit against Global Blue, saying Global Blue’s fees are “excessive, unfair, and… Read More »
Mexico plans vaccination campaigns in tourist cities
The Mexican government plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to all adult residents in popular tourist destinations. The locations have not… Read More »
Punta Mita villas available in summer special
About 100 homes in Punta Mita in Mexico are available for rental through a special offer from Homes & Villas… Read More »
American, JetBlue advance alliance with 24 new routes
JetBlue and American Airlines plan major route expansions from New York and Boston and a dedicated bus to facilitate transfers… Read More »
The Travel Corporation takes zero-emission pledge
The Travel Corporation celebrated Earth Day with the announcement that it is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. The… Read More »
Capital One to offer cardholders access to airport lounges
Capital One is looking to expand its business air travel offerings by giving cardholders access to airport lounges. The lounges,… Read More »