Curacao is coming back to life
Curacao is reopening to tourists as it eases restrictions including its curfew. Flights from the US are resuming, and Hilton… Read More »
New Orlando training website available for advisors
Travel advisors can access online learning about Orlando at a new website called Love and Learn Orlando, hosted by Visit… Read More »
How to ease back into business travel
If the idea of resuming business trips is causing anxiety or discomfort, it may help to thoroughly review current travel… Read More »
Plan for alternative transportation in Hawaii
Hawaii is warning travelers about a shortage of rental vehicles. But the islands have alternatives including shuttles between airports and… Read More »
US forms working groups on lifting global travel restrictions
The Biden administration is forming working groups that will determine how to safely restart international travel. The group will be… Read More »
“Friends” cruise in May aboard Celebrity Equinox
Fana World Travel is offering a special cruise for fans of the sitcom “Friends.” The cruise on Celebrity Equinox, taking… Read More »
Going green is going great guns in travel, survey shows
Nearly half of Americans changed their views on sustainable travel because of the pandemic and 81% of travelers worldwide plan… Read More »
United plans big winter boost to mountain destinations
United Airlines is planning to increase its schedule to mountain snow destinations for the winter of 2021-2022, adding flights from… Read More »
Focus on those still hurting, AHLA chief tells Congress
American Hotel and Lodging Association CEO Chip Rogers is asking Congress to enact relief for the hospitality industry that targets… Read More »
What Expedia’s Q1 data says about travel
Expedia’s Travel Recovery Trend Report analyzing first quarter data confirms that people are beginning to travel again, with domestic travel… Read More »
Exec highlights 6 SEO tools to elevate website rankings
Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Yoast SEO are among the search-engine optimization tools that digital marketing executive Phil Frost recommends for… Read More »
PPP loans subject to taxation in 11 states
Eleven states are requiring small business owners to report Paycheck Protection Program loans as income, which makes them subject to… Read More »
CDC updates international travel guidance
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
EU “vaccine passports” begin July 1
European Union countries will begin issuing COVID certificates July 1 for travelers within member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein…. Read More »
Phish returns to Cancun for concert vacation
The rock band Phish will perform four concerts during its fifth “Phish: Riviera Maya” concert vacation, Feb. 24-27 at the… Read More »
Traveler inexperience contributes to onboard strife
Changes in face covering requirements elsewhere and pandemic fatigue are only part of the explanation for escalating passenger misbehavior, writes… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Sustainable travel a new travel niche
Surveys are showing a growing interest in sustainable tourism and immersive experiences, writes Omar Bani-Hani, and travel advisors can take… Read More »
Once upon a time, recruiting talent got easier
Telling the story behind a company’s values facilitates recruiting by attracting talent that fits the business’ needs, recruitment executive Kathleen… Read More »
Southwest fetes student who checked in a pool noodle
When a college student checked in a pool noodle to test Southwest Airlines’ free baggage policy — and win a… Read More »
Vegas casinos line up July 4 fireworks as tourism explodes
As visitors return to Las Vegas in droves, several casino-hotels on the Strip have announced plans to resume fireworks celebrations… Read More »
Vacation rental companies that work with advisors
Travel advisors have traditionally not worked with vacation rental companies, which have marketed directly to consumers, but the high demand… Read More »
France welcoming vaccinated travelers
France is reopening to vaccinated international travelers from countries on the green and amber lists, but the nation’s travel industry… Read More »
What does Google’s Android ID move mean for marketers?
Mobile Dev Memo’s Eric Seufert predicts a gradual impact from Google’s recent decision to let Android users opt out of… Read More »
Travel payment sector poised for shakeup
Nium, a startup in cross-border payments, is expanding into the travel industry with funding from Visa and its acquisition of… Read More »
Destination resilience tool to be available this summer
A new Destination Resilience Assessment Tool is a stress test for destination marketers and will give them information that can… Read More »