Tourist guides need to be nimble, digital for comeback
Tourist guides have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic with many of them having to find other work. But… Read More »
US cruise lines resume domestic trips
Two American-flag cruise lines, American Cruise Lines and American Queen Steamboat, have resumed cruises in the US at reduced capacity…. Read More »
Delta Air Lines expanding service to Alaska this summer
Delta Air Lines is expanding its summer schedule to Alaska, adding several new routes and increasing frequency or aircraft size… Read More »
More to come as Marriott independent brands reach marks
Marriott International is celebrating openings of its 50th Tribute Portfolio hotel, 120th Luxury Collection hotel and 200th Autograph Collection hotel…. Read More »
TSA screens 1.3M people, highest since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 1.36 million people at security checkpoints March 12, the highest number since March 15,… Read More »
Lindblad to expand offerings with 2 acquisitions
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and Off the Beaten Path have been acquired by Lindblad Expeditions Holdings. Lindblad said it… Read More »
Air Canada offers elite status passes, Starbucks partnership
Air Canada’s new partnership with Starbucks will allow frequent flyers to link their accounts and earn points when they top… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adding in-flight contactless payment
Starting March 16, Delta Air Lines will offer passengers contactless payment for in-flight purchases. The service will start with earbuds… Read More »
Sustainability is new priority for Botswana tourism
Travel operators in Botswana are using the slow time during the pandemic to rethink how tourism can be conducted in… Read More »
New travel tax begins April 1 in Quintana Roo
International travelers to Quintana Roo will be charged an $11 travel tax starting April 1. An official called it “an… Read More »
Theme park reservations in Fla. booked for spring break
Reservations are booked at theme parks and hotels in Central Florida for spring break, including at Walt Disney World Resort,… Read More »
Miami chosen for Kayak’s foray into hotel trade
The travel search engine company Kayak has entered the hotel business in partnership with the Life House chain, planning the… Read More »
IATA says Travel Pass can eliminate virus test fraud
The International Air Transport Association is touting its Travel Pass as a way to establish reliable proof of negative coronavirus… Read More »
Travelers United sues MGM Resorts over “drip pricing”
MGM Resorts is being sued by Travelers United, a nonprofit travel advocacy group, over its “drip pricing” policy that charges… Read More »
A tour of the best castles in the US sounded regal
Today’s dose of mental vacationing takes you to some rather royal properties. This storybook map takes you on a tour… Read More »
Kessler group takes lead in adopting cryptocurrency
The Kessler Collection has become the first US luxury hotel group to accept cryptocurrency as payment. “I believe cryptocurrency is… Read More »
COVID-19 detection app VeriFLY adopted by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels will employ a widely used app called VeriFLY to test guests and visitors for coronavirus infection. Hyatt’s version,… Read More »
Las Vegas bets on digital approach to spark reservations
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is using a multimedia approach to drive a renewed interest in consumer and… Read More »
Travel advisor innovations “the silver lining”
The pandemic inspired a number of travel agents to create new businesses, often in support of travel agencies and advisors,… Read More »
Google unveils free booking links, enhanced options
Google is removing fees from its hotel booking links as of today in a shift that includes expanding choices for… Read More »
130-plus UAE restaurants link to new Marriott platform
Marriott International lists more than 130 United Arab Emirates restaurants in a new online dining platform for the Middle East,… Read More »
Vaccines pave way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide should help speed up a rebound in global business and leisure travel, industries hard… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to restart service to Hawaii’s Kauai
Alaska Airlines will resume service to Kauai April 5 as the island prepares to join Hawaii’s program allowing visitors presenting… Read More »
Vaccine requirements make US travelers feel safer
A new poll by The Points Guy finds that Americans find it reassuring if a travel destination requires visitors be… Read More »
American Express poll shows wanderlust in fine health
Pent-up desire for travel is much in evidence in a new poll conducted a year into the pandemic. The American… Read More »
Travel advisors report lots of last-minute travel
Travel advisors say business so far this year is a mixed bag with some travelers rescheduling or canceling trips while… Read More »