Rivers of World Cruise takes in 9 countries in 46 days
Travelers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip might find it on the Rivers of the World cruise offered by Uniworld Boutique… Read More »
Airbnb reports $1B-plus loss, bookings bounce for Q1
Airbnb Inc. reported more than $1 billion in losses for the first quarter but saw more than $10 billion in… Read More »
Travel is becoming second career for many professionals
The upheaval from the pandemic has caused people to rethink their career plans, and some of them are entering the… Read More »
CDC eases restrictions on outdoor masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask requirements for ship passengers and crew who are fully vaccinated…. Read More »
Sea Cloud Spirit sets sail in Sept.
The new Sea Cloud Spirit will take its inaugural voyage beginning Sept. 14 for a 10-night voyage from Rome. The… Read More »
2 senators urge protection from travel fraud
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., are asking the Federal Trade Commission to do more to protect… Read More »
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 »