Best practices for maximizing Instagram Stories campaigns
Instagram Stories promotions can be an attractive tool for brands, since it has more than 500 million daily users, a… Read More »
600 on board trial cruise out of Miami
Around 600 employee volunteers were on board the trial cruise of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas that departed Sunday… Read More »
Airlines, airports scramble as passenger volume burgeons
With air passenger volume surpassing 2 million per day, airlines, airports and the Transportation Security Administration are bringing personnel on… Read More »
Travel agencies lose some legal cover
A recent US Supreme Court case no longer allows travel agencies to sue a former independent contractor who steals client… Read More »
Motels take on cachet thanks to COVID-19 fears
Traditional motels with their less-than-stellar image have enjoyed elevated demand during the pandemic as road trips have displaced flying and… Read More »
Internova touts travel advisors over algorithms
To promote the value of travel advisors, Internova has launched a marketing campaign, dubbed “Go Human. Book Human,” in the… Read More »
Hackers may have Carnival Cruise data after breach
Cruise company Carnival says that information about its crew and customers on multiple cruise lines may have been accessed by… Read More »
Car rental prices skyrocket due to low stock
Travelers can expect to pay up to around twice as much to rent a car as they did before the… Read More »
Delta Air Lines launches digital health credential
Passengers flying Delta Air Lines between the US and UK this summer will be among the first to use Delta… Read More »
Reopening announced for Walt Disney World hotels in Fla.
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., is reopening three of its hotels soon. The reopening of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn… Read More »
Study shows service, engagement win on social media
Customers in a Sprout Social study reported valuing engagement, transparency and service when dealing with brands on social media. The… Read More »
Biometrics partnerships move toward touchless airports
Frequent Flyers on United Airlines, Air Canada and other Star Alliance airlines will be able to use touchless biometrics services… Read More »
CDC OKs cruises for fully vaccinated passengers
The CDC has approved cruises for fully vaccinated people and recommended they be tested before and after their trips. In… Read More »
Fake reviews affect $4.1B in travel spending
Fake reviews on travel sites will affect $4.1 billion in consumer spending, says a new study by the University of… Read More »
Social media retargeting faux pas to avoid
Forbes Agency Council members offer 11 social media retargeting mistakes marketers should avoid, such as employing redundant messaging, not considering… Read More »
India reopens Taj Mahal, other sites
The Taj Mahal and a number of other monuments in India have reopened to visitors, though capacity is limited. India,… Read More »
MSC’s Explora Journeys focuses on oceanic luxury
MSC Group’s new luxury brand, Explora Journeys, will have four ships, currently under construction, with the first to be launched… Read More »
Tripadvisor unveils new subscription service
Tripadvisor Plus, the annual subscription program from Tripadvisor, is now accepting members for $99 a year. The platform discounts on… Read More »
Positive tests keep Royal Caribbean cruise at dock
The launch of Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas has been delayed from July 3 until July 31 after eight… Read More »
How strong are your points of contact?
Travel advisors need to focus on building their brands, and all points of contact must convey a clear strong brand… Read More »
LinkedIn’s best practices for garnering followers
Brands that want to bolster their engagement among LinkedIn’s 740 million members and gain more followers should complete all of… Read More »
Calif. theme parks update COVID-19 safety measures
Theme parks across Southern California, including, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and Universal Studios Hollywood, are reopening to out-of-state guests and… Read More »