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 »
ExpressJet making comeback as independent
Regional airline ExpressJet is reinventing itself as an independent carrier with plans to service small- and medium-size airports but has… Read More »
Vaccine passports raise privacy, legal questions
IBM’s Excelsior Pass and apps like it that display COVID-19 vaccination status or test results are touted as tools for… Read More »
Pandemic precautions
This week we asked what precautions advisors recommend for traveling at this time. Texas-based advisor Lanelle Johnston shared this list:… Read More »
Biden revoking independent contractor rule
A Biden administration plan to revoke the independent contractor rules adopted by the Trump administration is being criticized by the… Read More »