New factor in hotel choice: Sustainability
Sustainability can join the selling points for hotel selection thanks to a formula developed by the corporate lodging platform HRS…. Read More »
JetBlue is expanding into travel tech
JetBlue is trying to expand into a travel tech company to create more stability, says Eash Sundaram, JetBlue’s chief digital… Read More »
Partnership between Loews, Omni reflects new normal
A new partnership between Loews Hotels & Co. and Omni Hotels & Resorts will promote collaboration and cross-marketing with focus… Read More »
Lag in business travel may become permanent
The effect of the pandemic on the business travel industry has been 10 times more serious than both the Sept…. Read More »
Vaccinations put seniors in the mood — to travel
Some travel advisors are seeing an uptick in bookings with more than half coming from seniors who are vaccinated or… Read More »
Should you use personal email addresses for business?
Severing the link between individuals and email addresses could optimize workflow and create better processes. Here is a look at… Read More »
Australia’s travel ban now goes into June
International travel to Australia is banned until June 17, the government has announced. Australians who want to leave the country… Read More »
Extravagance continues with 2nd Xcaret resort in Mexico
The Hotel Xcaret Arte in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will showcase Maya culture while regaling travelers with 900 suites, 10 bars… Read More »
The bundled event is falling apart
One of the longterm effects of the pandemic on the travel industry will be the unbundling of events, writes Brian… Read More »
Classic Vacations purchase signals upswing for upscale
Expedia Group has agreed to sell high-end trip provider Classic Vacations to the Najafi Companies, a private equity firm whose… Read More »
Southwest adds 7 new routes, increasing Fla. service
Southwest Airlines is adding seven new routes, increasing service on others and extending planned seasonal service. Many of the additional… Read More »
Travel advisors learning to work smarter
Travel advisors have used the pandemic to change the way they do business and manage their business. Some are getting… Read More »
Royal Caribbean aerosol study shows low transmission
A new study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the National Strategic Research Institute found very low transmission… Read More »
EU considers digital travel pass for summer
The European Commission is considering a “digital green pass” that will standardize information about a traveler’s coronavirus tests and vaccinations…. Read More »
Pet-friendly destinations for post-pandemic travelers
Pet-friendly travel accommodations are in high demand as pet ownership increases and more people begin to plan post-pandemic vacations, so… Read More »
How the pandemic changed travel insurance
Before the pandemic, travel insurance was seen as “an extra,” but last year it became an essential as travelers of… Read More »
Air ticket sales remain depressed
Travel agencies sold 58.9% fewer airline tickets in the past six weeks than they did during the same period in… Read More »
Freebies, cost cuts beckon in new Hyatt campaign
A new promotion by Hyatt Hotels affords guests a choice between a free one-night stay with four paid nights or… Read More »
American frequent flyers can swap miles for COVID-19 tests
American Airlines frequent flyers can now redeem points for at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are offered through a partnership with… Read More »
New webcasts for advisors launched by Carnival
Travel advisors have a new source for industry news with the new webcasts, From the Funnel, developed by Carnival Cruise… Read More »
FAA to fine passenger $27K after face-covering altercation
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $27,500 fine for a passenger who struck a flight attendant after her travel partner… Read More »
House passes $1.9T relief bill with small-business aid
The $1.9 trillion economic relief bill passed by the House includes $175 million for a program to help business owners… Read More »
N.Y. governor opens vaccine access to hotel workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to pleas from the state’s hotel workers Friday by declaring them eligible for COVID-19… Read More »
PBS to feature Santa Fe’s natural, luxury sides
PBS traveler Darley Newman is showcasing Santa Fe, N.M., as part of her “Darley Vacations” show. She features two packages… Read More »
Thompson San Antonio makes ballyhooed debut
The 20-story Thompson San Antonio opened last week in the River Walk area, offering what owners tout as “sophisticated experiences… Read More »
Las Vegas tourist wins $302K on airport slot machine
A Texas woman won $302,000 on an airport slot machine while waiting for a Feb. 25 flight from Las Vegas…. Read More »