Marriott pumps pizzazz into plodding Sheraton
Marriott International has launched a makeover effort for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts that had been contemplated since the purchase of… Read More »
American cautions against skiplagging, churning
American Airlines is alerting travel advisors that it is cracking down on the practice of skiplagging, churning and other unfavorable… Read More »
Delta helps Gates Foundation donate unused ticket value
Rather than hold or request refunds for more than $100,000 in airline tickets, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation worked… Read More »
United launches pre-clearance program for Hawaii travel
Starting Feb. 1, United Airlines will allow travelers who provide a valid negative test result to handle document screening before… Read More »
Calif. airport sells coronavirus tests in vending machines
California’s Oakland International Airport is selling COVID-19 test kits in vending machines. Passengers have to return a saliva sample through… Read More »
Pay-over-time travel booking increases during pandemic
While airlines and tour operators are offering flexible rebooking policies, the coronavirus pandemic has also boosted sales through finance companies… Read More »
Germ-busting robots roll into hospitality’s future
Robotic self-propelled machines touted for pummeling viruses and bacteria with ultraviolet light are joining the housekeeping staffs of major hotel… Read More »
COVID-19 guidelines in place as Air Journey resumes trips
Following strict coronavirus protocols, Air Journey has returned to operating flights and international tours in some parts of the Caribbean,… Read More »
United Airlines increases Denver-Fla. schedule
United Airlines plans to increase its service between Denver and Florida by more than a third between March and May…. Read More »
USTOA CEO wants industry to reinvent itself
Travel advisors can have confidence in tour operators who are members of the United States Tour Operators Association because the… Read More »
How to succeed with the shift to e-commerce
Small-business owners looking to tap into the growth of e-commerce should focus on building relationships with their top customers, forecasting… Read More »
Be specific, authoritative and casual on social media
Successful social media promotions frame their content around specific products or services, writes Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom. Next… Read More »
CDC considering testing requirements for domestic travel
The Biden administration is “actively looking” at requiring COVID-19 testing for domestic air travel, Marty Cetron, director of the Division… Read More »
Mexico, Caribbean resorts offer testing for US travelers
Resort hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico are offering onsite testing for tourists planning to fly to the US as… Read More »
United Airlines launches digital portal to upload test data
United Airlines has launched a digital portal that will enable passengers to upload COVID-19 tests and vaccination proof, as well… Read More »
Forecast: Hotels will rise from depths, but not soon
The worst year ever for US hospitality, 2020, will carry over into the first half of this year, but a… Read More »
Carnival holding commissions at 2019 rate
Travel advisors’ commissions from Carnival Cruise Lines, which vary from vary from 10% to 16%, will remain at 2019 rates… Read More »
How home-based agencies stay afloat during pandemic
Home-based travel agencies have gotten resourceful in order to navigate the pandemic by reducing expenses and, when necessary, getting side… Read More »
Planning for continued uncertainty
Small businesses can counter the uncertainty that comes with COVID-19 surges and possible changes in federal economic policy with six… Read More »
Staying put in hotels may become mandated, Canada warns
Canada may require visitors to quarantine in hotels at their own expense as part of a government counter-attack against new… Read More »
UK considers 10-day hotel quarantine for visitors
Britain is expected to announce mandatory 10-day hotel quarantines for travelers coming from outside the country, particularly southern Africa, South… Read More »
United Airlines launches digital portal to upload test data
United Airlines has launched a digital portal that will enable passengers to upload COVID-19 tests and vaccination proof, as well… Read More »
Delta appoints first chief health officer
Delta Air Lines has named Dr. Henry Ting to the new position of chief health officer, who CEO Ed Bastian… Read More »
Star-studded Standard hotel will end Hollywood career
The Standard hotel in West Hollywood, Calif., noted for celebrity guests and investors, will close after 22 years because of… Read More »
Travelers faking test results to travel
People are faking COVID-19 tests so they can travel and they’re getting away with it because documents between countries aren’t… Read More »
Travel advisors hoping Biden lifts Cuba ban
In the waning days of his presidency, Donald Trump designated Cuba a “state sponsor of terrorism,” cutting off travel. But… Read More »