3 ways to build trust with employees and customers
Create connection between your brand and company culture to build trust with employees and stakeholders by developing a core set… Read More »
US lowers travel restrictions for Israel, UK
The US travel restrictions for travelers to Israel and the UK have been lowered to a Level 2 for Israel… Read More »
Monsters of Rock Cruise resumes in Feb.
The Monsters of Rock Cruise will celebrate its 10th anniversary Feb. 9-14 with a five-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom… Read More »
Carnival considers 4 cruises from US ports this summer
Carnival Cruise Line is prepared to resume four cruises out of US ports this summer if the Centers for Disease… Read More »
New web platform automates commission issues
Automated Commission Technologies (ACT), which helps travel agencies find commission errors, has found the pandemic especially challenging and almost closed…. Read More »
Choosing a specialty
This week, we continue with why you chose your specialties. Cruising is a popular focus for different reasons. California-based advisor… Read More »
How travel pros can leverage the pandemic
Travel professionals can make the pandemic disruption work for them by using the time to add skills, expand their portfolio… Read More »
Cost-sharing plan slashes restaurant’s health expenses
Pittsburgh restaurant owner Don Mahaney says he’s saving $500 a month by replacing employee health insurance with a cost-sharing arrangement… Read More »
Air Canada CEO calls for international travel “reopening plan”
Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rosseau called on the Canadian government to “communicate and implement a reopening plan” for… Read More »
2 Las Vegas casinos can reopen at full capacity
The Nevada Gaming Control Board says Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Wynn Resorts may open their casinos at full capacity… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, Calif., to debut June 29
Great Wolf Lodge water park resort in Manteca, Calif., will host a sneak peek event June 15-28 before officially opening… Read More »
IHG forecasts travel demand to rebound in US
InterContinental Hotels Group predicts a busy summer of travel in the US as continued COVID-19 vaccinations and easing restrictions boost… Read More »
What travel advisors learned during the pandemic
Travel advisors are problem solvers in the best of times, and the pandemic presented new problems to solve. The experience… Read More »
Visiting family top reason for travel in 2021
While 42% of those surveyed by travel tech firm Impala expect to make travel plans this year, 27% will wait… Read More »
Reclassifying employees carries risks
Travel agencies who are thinking of cutting the budget by converting employees to independent contractors need to do their homework,… Read More »
Alaska Airlines shifts to sustainable water cartons
Alaska Airlines is replacing single-use plastic bottles with plant-based cartons from Boxed Water for its in-flight service. Alaska also encourages… Read More »
Norwegian might leave Florida ports
Norwegian Cruise Line may move its ships from Florida ports because of a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis… Read More »
South Americans seeking vaccines in US
People in South America are heading to the US in search of vaccinations, which are hard to find in their… Read More »
Delta to debut seasonal service to Croatia
Delta Air Lines will fly to Croatia for the first time this summer, adding seasonal service from New York City… Read More »
DeNiro turns down Federer in Swiss tourism ad
Wirz BBDO created a 90-second “No Drama” spot for Switzerland’s tourist board that features Roger Federer trying to convince Robert… Read More »
Airlines shift schedules as busy summer looms
As pent-up demand for leisure travel manifests, airlines are beefing up service to Florida, national park destinations like Montana, and… Read More »
Media exec: Think like a publisher to boost revenue
Small businesses that model social media strategy after publishing, not sales, will bolster revenue as COVID-19 restrictions ease, media executive… Read More »
Space opens for trip out of this world
Bidding has begun for a seat aboard the New Shepard, Blue Origin’s suborbital spacecraft, which will be launched with six… Read More »
40 tips for beginning travel advisors
TravelAge West has compiled 40 tips for new travel advisors, including training and professional development. The resources include Jeffrey Ment,… Read More »
Reed & Mackay bought by TripAction
TripActions has acquired UK-based Reed & Mackay, which was hard hit by the pandemic. The acquisition will allow the US… Read More »
Thousands of Americans stranded overseas
An estimated 100,000 Americans overseas are unable to get travel documents because of major backlogs at consulates and embassies, many… Read More »