Hotels turn nightly vacancies to long-term workspace
Hotels stuck in a pandemic-caused slump that’s projected to persist for several years are filling the gap in some cases… Read More »
Travel-related complaints to DOT rise 500%
The number of complaints filed with the US Department of Transportation by travelers skyrocketed 500% in 2020. Of the 102,550… Read More »
New Grecian hotel, Kalesma, features private terraces
Kalesma in Mykonos, Greece, opened in April with 25 suites and two villas with private terraces and pools that extend… Read More »
Health passes may have a role in future of travel
Digital health passes could affect travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with the European Union already debating how… Read More »
JetBlue’s “Mint Suites” lauded as business class innovation
JetBlue’s new Mint Suites, contains rooms with seats that fold down into beds with a privacy door and adjoining sofa… Read More »
Millennials might just like river cruises
Some river cruises are marketing excursions for millennials with a lineup of activities like yoga and circuit training, with some… Read More »
IATA hopes new travel pass will expedite trips
Global airline industry body IATA estimates the industry could lose as much as $95 billion this year. To aid in… Read More »
Lufthansa expanding destinations for summer
Lufthansa is adding more than 30 new destinations, including Greece, the Canary Islands and the Caribbean, in anticipation of an… Read More »
Advisor roundtable optimistic about summer
The six advisors and suppliers at the Luxury Travel Advisor roundtable in January have their sights set on summer, when… Read More »
Canada’s online passport app plan alarms advocates
A contract awarded to IBM Canada to develop software allowing Canadians to apply for passports on smartphones and computers has… Read More »
Reubens, German firm make Capri’s oldest hotel new again
The oldest hotel in Capri is being transformed into an upscale destination in the first partnership between the Reuben Brothers,… Read More »
Cancun hotel turns all-inclusive
The Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach in Cancun, Mexico, has transformed into an all-inclusive resort and has now opened several… Read More »
CEO tells advisors to prepare for the big trip
Internova CEO J.D. O’Hara says clients are telling travel advisors they are ready to take the trip of a lifetime…. Read More »
Judge OKs Hornblower purchase of ShortTrips
The defunct cruise excursion-seller ShoreTrips will be sold to Hornblower Group for $1.8 million after a Wisconsin judge approved the… Read More »
Lockdown eyed to deter tourists in French city
Nice, France, should implement a weekend lockdown to deter outsiders from visiting as the weather improves, said Mayor Christian Estrosi,… Read More »
A passion to climb every mountain — in Hong Kong
Simon Wan Chi-Chung decided to skip Everest and instead climb every mountain in his native Hong Kong, all 148. He… Read More »
Tasmania really is down under
Australia’s southernmost island of Tasmania offers rich history, lush landscapes and plenty of good food. Destinations include Cradle Mountain and… Read More »
Glow, crowds diminished at Trump Hotel in D.C.
The once-bustling Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., appears to have been reduced to a quiet venue in the face… Read More »
Price cuts highlight Hard Rock International promotion
Rate discounts of up to 50% and early and late check-ins will be offered to guests at 22 Hard Rock… Read More »
The job market is loosening but competition is hot
Travel companies are hiring, and one of the most available positions is project manager. Companies like TravelBank, TruTrip and AltoVita… Read More »
Carnival CEO: Fewer berths await tourists
Carnival CEO Arnold Donald says that when cruise ships can finally set sail, the dynamics will have shifted. With cruise… Read More »
Biden refocuses small business assistance
President Joe Biden is revamping coronavirus aid programs to put a greater focus on minority-led small businesses and sole proprietorships…. Read More »
Fla.’s Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary
Walt Disney World Resort will mark its 50th anniversary at its four theme parks in Orlando, Fla., with an 18-month… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s 2020 losses were $5.8B
Royal Caribbean Group reported a net loss of $5.8 billion for 2020, including $1.4 billion for the last quarter. The… Read More »
UK travel advisors pushing for vaccine passports
The Association of British Travel Agents is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to use vaccine passports as a way to… Read More »
UK travel industry eager for return to normal
The UK is planning a loosening of lockdown restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and hotels could reopen by Easter…. Read More »