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 »
Carnival’s new Mardi Gras cruise ship makes US debut
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras ship docked for the first time Friday at Port Canaveral in Florida. The ship… Read More »
Delta CEO anticipates return of business travel
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the company expects “to be solidly profitable” in June and predicted that business… Read More »
What advisors need to know about romance travel
Travel advisors at the recent Restart Session, hosted by Ensemble Travel Group, said romance travel is already making its comeback,… Read More »
A 7-step guide to a content strategy that works
A successful content marketing strategy will build your brand an audience of your best potential customers, writes Michael Stelzner, who… Read More »
Kosher river cruises in Europe planned for 2022
Kosher river cruises of the Danube and Rhone rivers will be featured in 2022 by iWorld of Travel. Two of… Read More »
Facebook gives a lift to Italian tourism
Facebook is helping to promote tourism in rural Italy in partnership with the Italian Touring Club. Small- and medium-size businesses… Read More »