All-vaccinated crews could put Singapore Airlines on top
The Singapore government is offering free coronavirus vaccinations to the gate agents, pilots and crew of Singapore Airlines. The airline… Read More »
Relief money can help agencies prepare for travel surge
ASTA’s Eben Peck is encouraging travel agencies to use their Paycheck Protection Program money to prepare for a surge in… Read More »
Small-business loan scam seeks personal information
Scammers masquerading as the “Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance” are sending emails to small-business owners offering loans up… Read More »
Credit card issuers rethink rewards amid pandemic
Credit card issuers are shifting their rewards programs away from air travel-related incentives as the coronavirus pandemic has hindered travel…. Read More »
Set hotels to vaccine task, AHLA head urges Biden team
The CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association has offered the incoming Biden administration the enlistment of member properties… Read More »
Disneyland, airports, hotels volunteer for pandemic duty
The travel industry is stepping up to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, with airports serving as testing sites, hotels putting… Read More »
Travel advisors will shine in 2021
The chaos created for travelers by the coronavirus pandemic has boosted the value of travel advisors. In 2021, traveler advisors… Read More »
WTTC’s new mental health guidelines issued
The World Travel & Tourism Council has released new mental health and wellness guidelines to help the industry recover from… Read More »
Antarctica cruises planned by Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney is putting Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands on the itinerary for late 2021. Five 12-day voyages with… Read More »
LinkedIn schools brands on platform capabilities
LinkedIn Marketing Labs has been launched as an education tool for marketers who want to maximize advertising on the platform…. Read More »
European airlines begin downsizing routes
The economic stress caused by the pandemic has prompted Norwegian Air to cut its long-haul routes, while other European airlines… Read More »
$200 bonus, support services offered by Silverseas
Travel advisors who book one of 139 voyages with Silverseas Cruise can earn $200 bonus commissions as a show of… Read More »
D.C. hotels, airports brace for Inauguration Day strife
Hotels and airports in the Washington, D.C., area have beefed up security in anticipation of potential disruption of next week’s… Read More »
Online travel agencies watch lawsuit against JetBlue
The parent company of OneTravel and CheapOair, Fareportal, is suing JetBlue after it quit posting on the websites, a move… Read More »
Infographic: Optimal posting times for leading platforms
This Blog2Social infographic highlights the optimal times and frequency for social media posting to maximize consumer engagement on nine leading… Read More »
IRS releases business, carried interest rules
The IRS has finalized rules for deductibility of business interest and for carried interest, which were established as part of… Read More »
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 »