Mauritius begins reopening July 15
Mauritius will begin reopening to international travelers July 15, using “resort bubbles” for two-week quarantines with access to pools and… Read More »
Scholarships now available for advisor training
Travel advisors can apply for scholarships for training in the travel industry during the Travel Institute’s Eighth Annual Promote Your… Read More »
What would global minimum tax mean for small business?
A global minimum tax, under consideration by leading industrialized nations, would create threats and opportunities for small companies, writes LJ… Read More »
Hawaii will drop testing for vaccinated visitors
Hawaii is dropping all COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated domestic and U.S. mainland visitors as of July… Read More »
85-week high recorded; hotel occupancy nears 2019 mark
US hotel occupancy reached 68% for the week of June 13-19, its best in 85 weeks and just 9.9% below… Read More »
Sleeper train network planned for Europe
Two French entrepreneurs are planning to launch an overnight train with service from Paris to 12 European destinations. They say… Read More »
Tripscout, TravelPulse form partnership
Trip planning app TripScout and TravelPulse, a source of news about travel, are joining forces. The partnership will provide more… Read More »
Commerce secretary: $750M for travel, tourism coming
Travel and tourism are in line for a $750 million infusion from the US Department of Commerce, Secretary Gina Raimondo… Read More »
The state of play in B2B digital marketing
Social media, followed by both email and content, are cited by business-to-business marketers as the most effective digital channels, and… Read More »
Public’s Ian Schrager wants to give upscale a shakeup
Hospitality and nightlife innovator Ian Schrager vows to change the luxury hotel landscape with a relaunch of his Public brand… Read More »
United allows passengers to upgrade basic economy tickets
United Airlines is offering a new option that allows passengers with “basic economy” tickets to purchase an upgrade that allows… Read More »
These destinations cater to yogis
Monday marked International Yoga Day, and Luxury Travel Magazine offers recommendations for the best wellness retreats that cater to yoga… Read More »
American Express opens lounge at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport
American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. The lounge, accessible to premium cardholders,… Read More »
Las Vegas rebound highlighted by Resorts World splash
The $4.3 billion Resorts World with its 3,500-room hotel is making its debut this week as the first new megacasino… Read More »
Accor, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association join forces
As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Accor has partnered with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association to promote… Read More »
$125,000 balloon trips will take you to edge of space
Space Perspective, a Florida space flight company, is taking reservations for its space balloon, Spaceship Neptune, for flights in 2024…. Read More »
Google removes fake review of not-yet-open hotel
Resorts World Las Vegas had not even opened but reviews about the new luxury casino hotel were glowing — and… Read More »
Travel advisors can get a taste of Responsible Travel
Responsible Travel is offering travel advisors immersive experiences in more than 80 countries with a 10% commission. The trips are… Read More »
Disneyland Paris in France unveils “Cars Road Trip” ride
Disneyland Paris in France debuted a new attraction called “Cars Road Trip” at Walt Disney Studios Park when it reopened… Read More »
Airlines want DOJ to prosecute unruly passengers
Aviation trade groups and labor unions are asking the Justice Department “to send a strong and consistent message through criminal… Read More »
AAA releases its July 4 forecast
AAA Travel is forecasting that more than 47.7 million Americans will travel during the July 4 weekend, a number that… Read More »
How to think about “the close”
“The close” needs to happen at the beginning of a business negotiation, not at the end, Richard Earls writes. The… Read More »