2 tourists arrested in Hawaii for virus bribe
Hawaii is getting tough with tourists trying to cut pandemic corners to avoid testing and quarantines. Two Louisiana travelers were… Read More »
Carnival buoyed by investment
Private investors have given Carnival Corp. $3.5 billion with “very favorable interest rates,” which Travel Leaders Group President John Lovell… Read More »
Historic ship in Maine to offer cruises this summer
Justin Schaefer and Jocelyn Schmidt recently purchased the 120-foot, 24-passenger schooner J. & E. Riggin with plans to offer cruises… Read More »
Costa Cruises readies for relaunch
Costa Cruises will relaunch next month with new health and safety protocols in place, according to Carnival Corporation. The flagship… Read More »
New Delta health officer will help shape pandemic response
Dr. Henry Ting, who recently joined Delta Air Lines as chief health officer from the Mayo Clinic, will be a… Read More »
Royal Caribbean wants to “Pay it Forward”
Owners of qualified travel agencies can start applying for a three-year, interest-free loan from Royal Caribbean Group’s $40 million “Pay… Read More »
CFO: $97M loan gives GetYourGuides “flexibility”
German travel agency GetYourGuides has received a $97 million loan, which Chief Financial Officer Nils Chrestin says gives the company… Read More »
When are home-office expenses deductible?
Self-employed workers can deduct some home-office expenses from taxes, but employees — those who receive a W-2 form — can’t,… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise cancels most voyages through May 31
Norwegian Cruise Line says it is canceling all its cruises through May 31 with the exception of its Alaska cruises…. Read More »
New Munch Museum just the first of many in Norway
Norway should be on the to-do list for the art lover. The new Munch Museum, featuring “The Scream,” opens this… Read More »
Opinion: Travel influencer is no advisor
The casual criticism of two California cities by travel influencer Noah Lang (on Instagram at @noahawaii), has created a backlash…. Read More »
Where Americans want to spend their summer vacations
Americans are planning their summer vacation, choosing to stay stateside, especially on the East Coast, according to a HomeToGo’s Summer… Read More »
Banks grant $97M credit facility to startup GetYourGuide
A group of banks led by UniCredit has approved a $97 million revolving credit facility for Berlin-based startup GetYourGuide, which… Read More »
Travel agencies starting to hire
With the prospect of travel restrictions easing as vaccinations become more common, travel agencies are considering their hiring options. While… Read More »
Tahiti hit by French-imposed shutdown
An unexpected edict from France threw Tahiti’s recovering travel industry into turmoil, especially after airlines suspended flights. Though companies are… Read More »
New booking tool caters to business traveler
Monaker’s new engine NextTrip offers bookings for alternative lodging, everything from a chalet to a castle for business travel. NextTrip,… Read More »
Multilingual robot to tend bar on MSC Virtuosa
Rob, a new humanoid robot, will mix and serve the drinks on MSC Cruises’ new MSC Virtuosa. Rob, who speaks… Read More »
World Travel Holdings offers franchise owners stimulus
World Travel Holdings is offering a stimulus plan of its own to its franchise owners, who are eligible for up… Read More »
Progress, with far to go, found in US hotel occupancy
US weekly hotel occupancy reached a 20-week high in the Feb. 28-March 6 period, though it remained well below that… Read More »
US travel agencies, operators suffer $530M loss
US travel agencies and tour operators will take in an estimated $63.5 billion in revenue this year, $530 million less… Read More »
CDC providing guidance on COVID-19 testing for air travel
US policymakers are in “active conversation” with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding a coronavirus testing program for… Read More »
Safari operators preparing for uptick in travel
Safari tour operators are optimistic that business will pick up quickly as soon as vaccinations start to change the pandemic… Read More »
Collaborative to create standards for health passports
The Good Health Pass Collaborative has been organized by 25 companies to help develop interactive system for the more than… Read More »
University officials part of travel diversity effort
Tourism Diversity Matters, an organization launched this month, is centered on apprenticeships, workforce development, diversity-equity-inclusion training and research in the… Read More »
ASTA survey reveals grim picture for agencies
As it lobbies Washington for more financial assistance, the American Society of Travel Advisers says a new survey finds that… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines CEO “cautiously optimistic”
Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram said he is “cautiously optimistic” as the airline has reopened all its mainland… Read More »