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 »
Business may be brisk, but cash flow remains tight
While travel agencies are reporting that business is picking up, most of the trips being booked are for 2022, which… Read More »
Why handwritten notes are so powerful
The pandemic reminds us of the power of gratitude, especially when expressed in the form of a short, handwritten note,… Read More »
How to make your emails count
Cold calling is dead but email is hot, John Frenaye writes. He suggests steps travel advisors can take to connect… Read More »
CDC, Florida mediation case ends in impasse
Mediation between Florida and attorneys representing the CDC have hit an impasse in mediation after five sessions that failed to… Read More »
US air travel hits 2M daily milestone
More than two million people passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at US airports on Friday for the first time… Read More »
2 test positive aboard Celebrity cruise
Two passengers aboard a Celebrity Millennium cruise in the Caribbean tested positive at the end of the cruise and were… Read More »
How travel advisors can use virtual tech
Virtual and augmented reality can help travel advisors and travelers get a unique look at destinations and hotels. Once on… Read More »
SpaceX could make in-flight Wi-Fi better
SpaceX reports that it’s talking with airlines about using the Starlink satellite constellation to provide Wi-Fi access to passengers on… Read More »
Southwest adds cities, resumes Caribbean routes
Southwest Airlines is adding two new cities to its network with flights to Syracuse, N.Y., from Baltimore and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Spirit expands into Miami market
Spirit Airlines is expanding into Miami, a market dominated by American Airlines. The budget airline will start 30 flights out… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC revises COVID-19 travel alerts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its travel warnings, moving 61 countries from “Level 4” to “Level… Read More »