Air ticket sales remain depressed
Travel agencies sold 58.9% fewer airline tickets in the past six weeks than they did during the same period in… Read More »
Freebies, cost cuts beckon in new Hyatt campaign
A new promotion by Hyatt Hotels affords guests a choice between a free one-night stay with four paid nights or… Read More »
American frequent flyers can swap miles for COVID-19 tests
American Airlines frequent flyers can now redeem points for at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are offered through a partnership with… Read More »
New webcasts for advisors launched by Carnival
Travel advisors have a new source for industry news with the new webcasts, From the Funnel, developed by Carnival Cruise… Read More »
FAA to fine passenger $27K after face-covering altercation
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $27,500 fine for a passenger who struck a flight attendant after her travel partner… Read More »
House passes $1.9T relief bill with small-business aid
The $1.9 trillion economic relief bill passed by the House includes $175 million for a program to help business owners… Read More »
N.Y. governor opens vaccine access to hotel workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to pleas from the state’s hotel workers Friday by declaring them eligible for COVID-19… Read More »
PBS to feature Santa Fe’s natural, luxury sides
PBS traveler Darley Newman is showcasing Santa Fe, N.M., as part of her “Darley Vacations” show. She features two packages… Read More »
Thompson San Antonio makes ballyhooed debut
The 20-story Thompson San Antonio opened last week in the River Walk area, offering what owners tout as “sophisticated experiences… Read More »
Las Vegas tourist wins $302K on airport slot machine
A Texas woman won $302,000 on an airport slot machine while waiting for a Feb. 25 flight from Las Vegas…. Read More »
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 »