Specials available through late April at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort in Florida has rolled out special offers for its parks and hotels that run through late April…. Read More »
People on the move enjoy a better mood, survey says
A university survey conducted in the throes of the pandemic found travelers happier — albeit by a slight margin —… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines suspends service to Molokai and Lanai
Hawaiian Airlines will suspend service to Molokai and Lanai islands Jan. 14, a move forced by contractual terms that forbid… Read More »
ASTA to lobby Biden administration for financial aid
The American Society of Travel Advisors went into overdrive last year to advocate for emergency relief for the industry with… Read More »
Commentary: Virtual can be hospitality’s new reality
Operating remotely can work well for a hotel industry that’s historically relied on face-to-face interaction, but a host of challenges… Read More »
Kauai quarantine lifted for pre-testers as tourism lags
Kauai, which had opted out of the state’s loosening of visitor restrictions, now plans to ease entry in the face… Read More »
Indian Ocean offers island adventures
The Indian Ocean offers numerous options for tropical vacations, including destinations with free-roaming tortoises and whale watching. Resorts include private… Read More »
Philadelphia to welcome $600M Live! Casino & Hotel
The $600 million Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will open this month in the city’s Stadium District, more than two… Read More »
Hyatt loyalty campaign encourages stays at new hotels
An initiative by Hyatt Hotels Corp. incentivizes members of the World of Hyatt rewards program to book stays at new… Read More »
Pros, cons to staying loyal to loyalty programs
Depending on how much you plan to travel this year and how much your life circumstances have changed amid the… Read More »
“Exploring the World” now available online
The 400-page “Exploring the World” reference book is now available online, which is interactive. Travel advisors can take the course… Read More »
LinkedIn reports jump in engagement, livestreams
A LinkedIn blog post reveals that the platform is garnering three new members each second, livestreams have jumped 89% since… Read More »
A4A seeks global testing instead of bans
Airlines for America is asking the federal government to replace travel bans with testing for travelers coming into the country…. Read More »
Get a taste of UK at Macao’s Londoner resort
Sands China is opening The Londoner resort in Macao in February with a 600-room luxury hotel with 14 Suites by… Read More »
Wyndham widens reach with $100M buy of Travel + Leisure
Wyndham Destinations Inc. will pay $100 million to Meredith Corp. for the Travel + Leisure publication, forming a company with… Read More »
Marketers should pay attention to these 2021 trends
This article sets out eight marketing trends to watch in 2021. These include increased competition in digital media, continued importance… Read More »
Ski vacations still popular but different
Colorado’s ski resorts are proving popular with locals and travelers even as they implement new reservation systems and other restrictions…. Read More »
US airlines look toward recovery in 2021
US airlines lost an estimated $35 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead to what Delta CEO… Read More »
JetBlue’s first A220-300 is ready to fly
JetBlue Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 on Dec. 31, touting its fuel efficiency and cabin amenities. The… Read More »
Hotels score big with Indiana-only basketball tourney
Nearly 3,000 rooms have been set aside by Indiana’s hotel industry to accommodate the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will… Read More »
Call this work? Hotel Bel Air offers off-site style
Office workers seeking the social-distancing safety of a hotel setting will find much more at the Hotel Bel Air, a… Read More »
In 2021, resolve to tell your story
Marketing consultant Richard D’Ambrosio encourages travel advisors to resolve in 2021 to tell their stories and to let others tell… Read More »