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 »
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 »