Fla. to fine cruise lines over vaccination rule
Cruise lines that ask passengers for proof of vaccinations in Florida will be fined $5,000 per passenger, the governor’s office… Read More »
When you hear “inflation,” think “pricing power”
Reports of a rise in the inflation rate aren’t necessarily bad news for the travel industry, experts say. The rate… Read More »
Southwest sponsors Denver vaccination event
Southwest Airlines partnered with the state of Colorado and Centura Health to sponsor Destination: Vaccination, a five-day event at Denver’s… Read More »
Delta halts code share as US drops Mexico air safety rating
The US government downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating, which means Mexican airlines cannot increase service to the US and Delta… Read More »
US raises do-not-travel alert for Japan
The State Department increased the level of the US do-not-travel advisory for Japan due to a surge of COVID-19 cases… Read More »
Montreal-Miami one of 6 new voyages for Seabourn
Luxury cruise line Seabourn will offer six new voyages in 2023, including one from Montreal to Miami. The new Seabourn… Read More »
Travel agency to cater to investment management clients
The investment management sector will be the focus of a new travel division set up by TAG, formerly known as… Read More »
Anaheim, Calif., parks to reopen to out-of-state guests
Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will allow the entry of out-of-state guests beginning June 15 after further… Read More »
Data is first and foremost for travel advisors
Data collection and analysis is more important than ever for travel advisors, and it’s one of the four imperatives recommended… Read More »
Why reviews are central to B2B user-generated content
Build customer review collection directly into the user experience to gather feedback and use it to develop a digital community… Read More »
The surge begins in international travel
As European travel restrictions begin to ease, travel agencies are seeing surging interest in long-haul travel. Speakers at the recent… Read More »
Choosing a specialty
You have continued to share your stories with us about why you chose your specialty. Here are more. Arizona-based Sharon… Read More »
Travel advisors need to be on alert for travel scams
Travel scams are on the rise with the Better Business Bureau reporting that bogus calls from fake travel advisors and… Read More »
How to determine when content efforts pay
OptinMonster co-founder Syed Balkhi offers formulas to help determine the investment return for content marketing, including for website traffic, lead… Read More »
Pros and cons of more than a dozen mobile payment apps
This guide discusses fees, payment limits and security for 16 mobile payment apps, as well as advantages and disadvantages of… Read More »
Alaska summer cruise season saved by new law
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act is now law and cruise ships can visit Alaska without a stop in Canada. Canada… Read More »
Malta gets 3rd Viking ship
A third Viking ship will be berthed this summer in Malta, which has reached herd immunity. The Viking Star will… Read More »
Host agencies see surge in affiliations
As travel begins to come back to life, a growing number of independent travel advisors are joining host agencies, said… Read More »
Can you break the 80/20 rule?
Travel advisors are all too familiar with the Pareto Principal, better known as the 80/20 rule. Though 20% of the… Read More »
Breeze takes flight Thursday from Tampa
Breeze, the new airline created by JetBlue’s founder David Neeleman, will make its maiden flight Thursday from Tampa, Fla. It… Read More »
US, Canada and Mexico borders to remain closed until June 21
The borders between the US, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travel at least until June 21. They… Read More »
Alaska Tourism Restoration Act awaits Biden’s signature
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the US… Read More »
Hygiene, kid-friendly rank high in Expedia traveler study
Cleanliness is the number one criterion for booking lodgings and “room for improvement in ‘kid-friendly’ hotels” is cited by seven… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Travel executives now have ALLIES
Travel executives are building a network through the new leadership group Travel ALLIES. The members are benefiting from mentoring and,… Read More »
Cape Hatteras Light Station, Buxton, N.C.
Submitted by Tom P. Do you have a cool travel photo to share? Email it to us here to include in a… Read More »