St. Kitts and Nevis begin reopening in July
St. Kitts and Nevis are beginning a phased reopening beginning in July with the Seabourn Odyssey’s weekly visit with fully… Read More »
CDC issues guidelines for simulated cruises
Under the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines issued this week, cruise lines must have a simulated cruise… Read More »
Virtuoso: Demand for travel advisors is rising
Virtuoso reports that the number of consumers seeking a travel advisor through its website has jumped 50% since January. The… Read More »
2 Carnival ships return to Galveston
Two Carnival cruise ships — the Carnival Breeze and the Carnival Vista — have returned to Galveston, the fourth most… Read More »
Choosing a specialty
Last week, we asked why you chose your specialties. The most common factors in deciding were a passion for the… Read More »
Digital ticketing is new opportunity for advisors
The major shift to digital ticketing by attractions and other venues is an opportunity for travel advisors to add another… Read More »
What to do if a PPP loan forgiveness request is rejected
Paycheck Protection Program loans helped many restaurants and other small businesses stay afloat after the pandemic hit last year, but… Read More »
Hawaii hotel occupancy swells as pandemic ebbs
It’s not Paradise yet for Hawaii’s hospitality industry, but a growing influx of tourists pushed the occupancy rate to 49%… Read More »
The increasing importance of customer service
Travel advisors have always known the importance of customer service but after the pandemic, it will be even more important,… Read More »
Airlines, travel groups call for reopening plan
The US Travel Association, Airlines for America and other travel industry organizations are calling on the federal government to develop… Read More »
Valerie Wilson Travel sold to FROSCH
FROSCH has acquired Valerie Wilson Travel in a move that will enable FROSCH to grow, says Chairman Richard Leibman. Valerie… Read More »
Happy National Travel Advisor Day
Today is National Travel Advisor Day, and hotels, cruise lines and tour operators are having special events and deals for… Read More »
5 ways to appeal to B2B buyers
A website that offers a seamless user experience is essential to engage business-to-business buyers, and content should aim to educate,… Read More »
Hurricane season isn’t deterring bookings
A new analysis by ForwardKeys is finding more enthusiasm than usual from US travelers for destinations in the Caribbean and… Read More »
FAA: More than 1K unruly passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have reported about 1,300 passengers for unruly behavior since the start of the year, according to the Federal Aviation… Read More »
TSA passenger screenings hit post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration screened 1.63 million passengers on May 2, the highest number since the coronavirus pandemic paused travel… Read More »
6 Alaska port cities to receive $10M from Norwegian
Six Alaskan port cities — Juneau, Hoonah, Ketchikan, Seward, Sitka and Skagway — will receive a total of $10 million… Read More »
3 things to ask about digital transitions
Leaders can prepare their companies for digital transformation with questions that set up proper tools, timelines and workflows, software executive… Read More »
Barcelona, Spain, hopes to lure US visitors back
Officials in Barcelona, Spain, hope to convince US tourists to return to the city as they roll out new promotional… Read More »
Norwegian Air: Pre-pandemic travel levels to occur by 2024
Norwegian Air expects to see pre-pandemic numbers in 2023 or 2024 for European short-haul travel. The carrier plans to increase… Read More »
Disney Wish to set sail in 2022
Disney released details for its Disney Wish cruise ship, which will set sail on its maiden voyage in 2022. The… Read More »
Perillo helps travel advisors with hassle-free bookings
Perillo Tours has been supporting travel advisors by sticking with a COVID Care promise and refunding more than $2 million… Read More »
Travel advisors look forward to resuming cruise bookings
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said that cruises might be able to resume in July and travel advisors… Read More »
Spain plans to reopen by June
Spanish Secretary of State of Tourism Fernando Valdes Verelst says he is confident that Spain will reopen to tourists by… Read More »
Founder of JetBlue launching new budget airline
Breeze, a new low-cost airline, will take to the sky in May with a focus on second-tier cities. David Neeleman,… Read More »
Canada loans tour operator $570M
A $570 million loan from the Canadian government will enable tour operator Transat AT to stay in business and reimburse… Read More »