American Express poll shows wanderlust in fine health
Pent-up desire for travel is much in evidence in a new poll conducted a year into the pandemic. The American… Read More »
Travel advisors report lots of last-minute travel
Travel advisors say business so far this year is a mixed bag with some travelers rescheduling or canceling trips while… Read More »
How to organize tax documents with basic tools
Something as simple as a phone’s camera app can organize receipts and other tax documents, accountant Clare Levison says. Finance… Read More »
Airlines urge standards for health credentials
Airlines for America joined labor and travel industry groups in urging the federal government to adopt standards for temporary COVID-19… Read More »
Afghanistan finally has a female travel guide
Fatima, a 22-year-old Afghan woman, has broken a glass ceiling as the country’s first and only female travel guide. The… Read More »
Ease the travel experience with these apps
Whether you are trying to navigate around an unfamiliar city or airport, figure out the appropriate tip or organize your… Read More »
Google unveils free booking links, enhanced options
Google has removed fees from its hotel booking links in a shift that includes expanding choices for consumers. The new,… Read More »
Robots are made to deliver in hotels
The pandemic has turned the concept of customer service on its head, and hotels have had to get creative to… Read More »
US air travel to Pacific Mexico is booming
Air traffic from the US to the airport serving Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area on Mexico’s Pacific coast is… Read More »
Hotels can now join Tripadvisor Plus
Hotels can now join Tripadvisor Plus, as the platform expands its services to become a distribution site for hotels. Membership… Read More »
ASTA says financial assistance isn’t enough
While the American Society of Travel Advisors welcomes the assistance the travel industry will receive in the American Rescue Plan… Read More »
Thailand lowers quarantine period for travelers
Thailand is loosening restrictions on foreign travelers next month, reducing from 14 to seven the number of quarantine days for… Read More »
Valle de Guadalupe is for wine lovers
Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California is just 45 minutes south of the US border and is a destination for… Read More »
COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a necessity
COVID-19 insurance policies are becoming a standard part of travel and is mandatory in some countries. Coverage usually includes testing,… Read More »
Basketball tourney gives bounce to Indy hotel trade
Next week’s Big 10 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are giving the struggling downtown hotel business in Indianapolis a shot… Read More »
IHG’s Meet with Confidence program meets new normal
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its meetings menu to take advantage of growing confidence in travel, with emphasis on… Read More »
EU reviewing airlines’ handling of cancellations
Passenger rights is one of the issues under review by the European Commission, which is looking to how air carriers… Read More »
How to prepare for the return of travel
Travel advisors need to prepare now for the return of traveling clients. The to-do list should include a strong social… Read More »
Need a refund? Create a paper trail
Travel advisors with clients who are having trouble getting a refund should tell them to create a paper trail, with… Read More »
Zanzibar is enforcing nudity ban with big fines
When visiting Zanzibar modesty is a must or be prepared to pay hefty fines, especially for public nudity, which can… Read More »
Dude Rancher portal is a horse lovers dream
The Dude Ranchers’ Association has launched a new platform to help travelers find the right ranch for a vacation. The… Read More »
Travel is becoming more vegan friendly
The increasing popularity of veganism is creating an opportunity for travel advisors to help vegan travelers find hotels and restaurants…. Read More »