Tourists who cheat on quarantine can end up in jail
Destinations in the Caribbean are cracking down on tourists who violate pandemic protocols, sometimes sending them to jail. Offenses mostly… Read More »
FAA orders “zero tolerance” for disruptive air passengers
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson has ordered the agency to take a “zero tolerance policy” against passengers disrupting airline… Read More »
CNN to cut airport network, citing drop in travel
CNN will shut down its airport network March 31, citing “the steep decline in airport traffic because of COVID-19, coupled… Read More »
Playa del Carmen offer families adventures
Playa del Carmen offers family friendly resorts with special attention the pandemic protocols, says Lori Swinderman of Mexico FamTrips. Families… Read More »
Vegas bears stamp of pioneering casino mogul Adelson
Sheldon Adelson, who rose from modest beginnings to head the world’s largest gaming company, led the transformation of that industry… Read More »
Hilton CEO: Change wrought by pandemic here to stay
Hilton Hotels CEO Chris Nassetta expects business travel to rebound in 2021 largely due to coronavirus vaccine distribution, but he… Read More »
Raising the profile of Black travel advisors
The new Association of Black Travel Professionals aims to raise the profile of Black travel advisors and create a talent… Read More »
PPP changes include more eligible expenses
Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that reopens today include an eight- to 24-week window to use funds and a… Read More »
Different tax form required for contractor payments
Businesses need to use the 1099-NEC form to report contractor income on taxes this year rather than the 1099-MISC used… Read More »
Marriott, Airbnb halt funding to pols defying election
Marriott International and Airbnb are among a host of major corporations that have suspended campaign donations to legislators who voted… Read More »
Where in the US to honeymoon
The pandemic has played havoc with many a wedding but the honeymoon must go on, and Travel & Leisure has… Read More »
Avoya Travel launches new messaging platform
Independent agencies now have a new way to communicate with clients using Avoya Conversations, a new platform launched by Avoya… Read More »
Alaska adds new top status for its most frequent flyers
Alaska Airlines is adding a new top elite frequent-flyer status for passengers who earn 100,000 miles in a year. MVP… Read More »
JetBlue extends service suspension
JetBlue Airways suspended service to Albuquerque, N.M.; Burlington, Vt.; Portland, Ore., and Minneapolis/St. Paul this week, with plans to resume… Read More »
Pandemic sidetracks debut of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Pandemic-chilled market conditions have forced a delay in the opening of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which had been scheduled… Read More »
US requires negative tests for international air passengers
Airlines praised the decision, announced by the Centers for Disease Control, to require travelers entering the US on international flights… Read More »
Tactics for better-performing ads on Google
Even if they don’t have large budgets for Google Ads, small-business owners can use certain tactics to improve their returns…. Read More »
WTTC fights mandatory vaccination policies
The World Travel and Tourism Council calls mandating coronavirus vaccinations for international travel a form of discrimination and says that… Read More »
India’s Mizoram offers visitors a rare culture
The northeastern region of India known as Mizoram is off the tourist beat but its isolation has enabled it to… Read More »
Quintana Roo packed with 1M holiday visitors
Despite the pandemic, nearly 1 million tourists visited Quintana Roo in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Hotels had to request exceptions to… Read More »
Karisma-Affirm venture provides for monthly payments
Guests at Karisma Hotels & Resorts properties will be able to divide their bills into monthly payments under a new… Read More »
FAA chief issues warning against disrupting flights
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson warned that the agency “will pursue strong enforcement action against anyone who endangers the… Read More »
Delta, JetBlue ban emotional support animals
Delta and JetBlue will allow only trained dogs to fly in aircraft cabins as service animals, joining American and Alaska… Read More »
Airlines, airports step up security ahead of inauguration
Airlines and airports are working with law enforcement to step up security around flights traveling through Washington, D.C., in the… Read More »
What business owners need to answer before borrowing
Before taking out business loans, owners should understand their credit histories and loan types, such as ongoing credit lines, installments… Read More »
How to protect proceeds from selling a business
Owners who have sold their businesses need a strategy to turn their proceeds into long-term capital, writes Matt Shealy of… Read More »