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 »
Facebook, Twitter and Clubhouse features to check out
Julia McCoy, CEO of Express Writers, explores seven features across Facebook, Twitter and Clubhouse that marketers can capitalize on to… Read More »
Tips for navigating taxes and self-employment
Self-employed workers whose net earning exceed $400 should report that income on tax returns, columnist Liz Weston of NerdWallet writes…. Read More »
Sustainable tourism is goal of Bandar Khamir
Bandar Khamir, a port city in southern Iran, is working to develop a sustainable tourism model as one of UNESCO’s… Read More »
Tough questions for travel advisors
Travel writer Steve Frankel says travel advisors are having to answer some tough questions about travel safety. They include how… Read More »