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 »
Vaccine passports key for restart of travel, UNWTO says
Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, said vaccine passports should become essential travel documents to ensure… Read More »
Quito, Ecuador, offers culture, nature with easy entry
Ecuador’s capital, Quito, offers a getaway with opportunities to explore historic buildings and the Choco Andino de Pichincha Biosphere Reserve…. Read More »
Airlines work on securing tests as Mexico bookings drop
Americans have been canceling plans to travel to Mexico beach destinations and other Caribbean spots that have no COVID-19 testing… Read More »
Saga’s vaccine mandate gets mixed reviews
Saga Cruise became the first in the industry last week to mandate vaccinations for passengers, which was met with mixed… Read More »
$9M in trip tickets sold in 70 minutes
Interpark Tour, a South Korean travel agency, took to a home shopping channel to market a three-night Vietnam travel package… Read More »
Travelers are dreaming but few are booking
Travelers are dreaming about their next big trip to Paris or Hawaii, but most say they’re not going anywhere until… Read More »
Should you be taking out more loans?
With many small businesses just barely hanging on, National Business Capital & Services CEO Joe Camberato believes now is the… Read More »
Baby kangaroo hops aboard American flight
Video of a baby kangaroo hopping onto a flight operated by PSA, American Airlines’ regional affiliate, is lighting up social… Read More »
Boutique hotel in Mexico returns guests to 1693 in style
An American-born designer has transformed a 17th-century house in Guanajuato, Mexico, into a luxury boutique hotel with three distinctive suites… Read More »
Pacific Princess sold by Princess Cruises
Pacific Princess, in service since 1999, has been sold by Princess Cruises, which is removing its less efficient ships. The… Read More »
American Airlines to sell its onboard wines online
American Airlines is expanding its prestigious Flagship wine program into an online program, Flagship Cellars, that makes its onboard wines… Read More »
Hawaii’s losses in lodging will lead nation, study says
Hawaii will fare the worst of any state in a US hotel industry that’s expected to continue taking a beating… Read More »
Compact-but-classy weddings help hotels feel the love
Luxury hotels are capitalizing on the pandemic’s discouragement of elaborate weddings by offering intimate “elopement” packages whose price tags can… Read More »
Airlines oppose quarantine for international passengers
Airlines have joined other travel industry advocates in opposing President Joe Biden’s order requiring quarantines for incoming international passengers and… Read More »