Increase in vaccinations means increase in prices
Airfare and hotel prices that plummeted during the pandemic are beginning to creep up now that vaccinations are giving people… Read More »
Miss. paddle wheeler launched after delay
Delayed a year by the pandemic, American Queen Steamboat Co. has launched its newest paddle wheeler, American Countess, that will… Read More »
Former advisor charged in travel scam
A former travel advisor in Hawaii is accused of bilking travelers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for trips… Read More »
Simple tips for maximizing YouTube Shorts engagement
YouTube Shorts’ head of global content strategy Madisen Dewey highlights the value of its new vertical video tool in beta… Read More »
Air Canada plans to restart Nova Scotia flights
Air Canada plans to resume temporarily suspended flights in June to some of the cities in eastern Atlantic Canada. Flights… Read More »
Bourdain’s “World Travel” goes on sale in April
A new book by the late Anthony Bourdain is expected to stir up interest in travel. Laurie Woolever, his longtime… Read More »
Fla. governor threatens suit over cruise ship ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to sue the federal government over the continued ban on cruise ships, a major… Read More »
Travel advisors share tips for finding deals
Paul Tumpowsky, founder and CEO of Skylark, a high-tech travel consultancy, predicts that as countries begin to open back up,… Read More »
Hotel at Colo. casino inspired by French Alps
Bronco Billy’s Casino in Cripple Creek, Colo., will construct an upscale, 300-room hotel that pays homage to Chaminox-Mount Blanc, a… Read More »
Occupancy, room rates continue closing in on 2019 mark
US weekly hotel occupancy as of March 20 climbed to 93.9% of last year’s comparable pandemic-affected point and hit the… Read More »
Cruise traveling 34 countries sells out on opening day
Silversea Cruises sold out its new 2023 arts-inspired cruise on its opening day. The 139-day cruise will go to 66… Read More »
United’s summer plans focus on Midwest vacation travelers
United Airlines’ increased summer schedule includes a concentration of additional flights from Midwest cities to domestic vacation destinations from Maine… Read More »
Travel advisor wants to change the future for the better
Lindsey Epperly of Epperly Travel and EntreTravel wants the travel industry to transform instead of returning to normal when the… Read More »
Facebook ad costs on upswing following pandemic drops
Facebook advertising costs are up overall 30% compared with mid-March 2020, according to digital agency Aisle Rocket, while Rain the… Read More »
Wyo. advisor helps client with biplane experience
Julie Pflaumer of Destinations by Julie was able to get a client who is a veteran and a pilot in… Read More »
Panama to boost tourism through rehab of hiking trails
The Panama Tourism Authority is working with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Environment on developing sustainable tourism… Read More »
How to ready your business for social media criticism
Businesses should prepare for criticism on social media by prioritizing customer value and delivering the best service, building a positive… Read More »
Restrictions on cruises to remain until Nov. 1
Cruising restrictions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will remain in place until Nov. 1 to counter the… Read More »
Countries Americans can go for a vacation
Americans looking to travel can currently experience several destinations that have varying degrees of entry requirements. Mexico, some countries in… Read More »
Southwest brings back in-flight beverage service
Southwest Airlines has resumed expanded in-flight beverage service, which had been limited to water. “Our customers are expressing a preference… Read More »
Wealth, health in tension as Hawaii tourism swells
Hawaii tourism is bouncing back higher than anticipated, bringing one day’s visitor volume nearly to pre-pandemic levels and causing worry… Read More »
Changes to tourism will aid economies overrun by tourists
Economies that suffered from overtourism before the pandemic have experienced some relief while many were unable to travel. Experts say… Read More »