US airlines invest in biometric technology
American Airlines is piloting biometric boarding technology at Dallas/Fort-Worth International Airport, which scans a traveler’s face at a kiosk to… Read More »
Travel damage estimate: $1.1 trillion, 5.6 million jobs
The US travel industry last year lost $1.1 trillion in value, a plunge of 42%, according to a new study…. Read More »
Delta plans to expand Wheels Up partnership
Delta Air Lines frequent flyers will soon be able to use their points with Wheels Up, a company that operates… Read More »
Small is big business for pod-friendly Hawaii resort
A hotel on Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach is embracing the new fashion of pod travel for small groups of family and… Read More »
Question of the week
What destinations are your clients asking for? Email Katie Parks with your responses and we’ll compile a selection of them in the… Read More »
Worldwide event will memorialize Marriott’s Sorenson
Marriott International is inviting the general public to join its personnel in a weeklong global run/walk/wheel event starting Thursday in… Read More »
Diversify finances to recover from crisis, expert writes
Recovery from COVID-19 shock has been complicated for one small business by its lack of financial diversification, writes Uma Shashikant… Read More »
Hawaii tourism sees uptick
Hawaiian travel is slowly returning, as the state screened a pandemic high number of air passengers recently and nearly 30,000… Read More »
First hotel at Chicago’s Navy Pier set to launch Thursday
Chicago’s iconic Navy Pie will host its first hotel Thursday with the opening of a Curio Collection by Hilton property…. Read More »
Industry remembers travel pioneer Philip Wolf
Travel industry colleagues remember the travel tech pioneer Philip Wolf, who died this week at 64. The founder of Phocuswright,… Read More »
United increases flights to vacation destinations
United Airlines has increased the frequency of flights on its summer schedule to Mexico, as well as some destinations in… Read More »
Your plans for returning clients
Last week, we polled on what you were doing to prepare for the return of customers. So many selected “other,”… Read More »
USTA advocating for travel tax credits
The US Travel Association is trying to drum up support for the bipartisan Hospitality Commerce and Jobs Recovery Act, which… Read More »
FAA extends policy on unruly air passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration will extend its “unruly-passenger zero-tolerance policy,” originally in place through the end of March, until the… Read More »
Forgot the sunscreen? Book an ice hotel
The first-of-its-kind Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, continues to draw guests to its comfort, with a formidable array of ice sculptures… Read More »
Seeing the aurora on Alaska Airlines
Yes, you can see the aurora borealis, popularly known as the “northern lights,” from an aircraft. A Washington Post writer… Read More »
Will Mexico become a “pot niche”?
Mexico is on the verge of becoming largest legal marijuana market if legislation makes it through the Congress. Travel advisors… Read More »
80% of fares refunded by Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises says that by the end of April 95% of its refunds should be paid for cruises that were… Read More »
How Hong Kong plans to revive its tourism
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is looking ahead to the resumption of travel, developing strategies to support the various tourism… Read More »
Travel app to give away free flights for a year
A contest from the travel app App in the Air will give away a year of free flights to one… Read More »
Alila Napa Valley debuts as Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel
The adults-only Alila Napa Valley, a “restorative retreat” nestled in a California vineyard, is the 1,000th hotel established by Hyatt… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines expands Pre-Clear to Japan, South Korea
Hawaiian Airlines has extended its Pre-Clear Program to three international destinations, allowing passengers from two Japanese airports and Seoul, South… Read More »
Peace of mind for a price: “Resort bubble” era opens
Island resorts in venues such as Hawaii and the Caribbean are going beyond coronavirus protocols such a pre-testing for visitors… Read More »
Advisors need to be on hunt for ideal client
Travel advisors find themselves competing for clients with credit card companies, Costco and do-it-yourselfers for a considerably smaller pool of… Read More »
FAA hands out stiff fines for mask refusal, bad behavior
An airline passenger who refused to wear a mask and then reportedly urinated in the seating area faces a federal… Read More »
Scottish Highlands offer plenty to explore
Applecross in the west of County Ross in Scotland offers countless landscapes to explore, lochs to canoe and local cuisine…. Read More »