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 »
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 »