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Air Canada welcomes new health and safety measures for safer travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2021

Air Canada has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada's announcement that federally regulated employees in the transport sector must be fully vaccinated…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines feel Delta variant impact

Joe Cusmano Aug 16, 2021

Only a few weeks ago, several US airline executives suggested that the Delta variant of the Covid-19 would have little impact on domestic air travel demand.

Vaccination Updates

Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.

Air

Combined market cap of world’s largest airlines falls by $12B as COVID-19 cases climb

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2021

Airline companies are still far from pre-pandemic profit and sales as some of their businesses, like business travel, are not even comparable to normal levels

Air

The US aviation regulator calls to get tough on air rage

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021

The top aviation regulator in the United States has proposed that local police across the country file more charges against unruly airline passengers and that airports restrict alcohol…

Tourism

Travellers fined for trying to enter Canada with fake COVID paper

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021

Two people who gave false information about their COVID-19 vaccination status to authorities while trying to enter Toronto from the U.S. have just been slapped with very expensive penalties.

Features

Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2021

Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…

Vaccination Updates

American CEO explains why his airline is not requiring vaccinations

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021

In the wake of United Airlines announcing new policies for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of employees, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said there’s a simple reason why he’s not requiring…

Vaccination Updates

United Airlines will require employees to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2021

United Airlines announced Friday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as a condition of employment.

Tourism

US won’t lift travel restrictions due to spread of Delta variant

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2021

Restrictions that have barred much of the world's population from visiting the United States since 2020 will not be lifted in the short term, according to the White House.

Luxury Travel

Investors want second home in coastal cities

Kristin Mariano Aug 10, 2021

The affluent people are now investing in a second home, especially now that working from home is becoming a norm.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines cancels 300 flights, most due to pilot shortage

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2021

American Airlines had to cancel nearly 300 flights only by early last week, mostly due to a lack of pilots, the Associated Press reported.

Features

Millennials and Gen-Z are investing in travel companies

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2021

A new study by leading financial source DailyFX has analyzed the stock market in the US to find out which companies young investors are backing. The Gamestop fiasco last year has led to…

Airlines and Aviation

Flight Attendant ‘Threatened’ Tiktoker to be thrown off a plane

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2021

TikToker Sierra Steadman was dressed as what she thought was a plain Jane when she boarded an Alaska Airlines plane — until a flight attendant told her to get off because of her outfit.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Give the World a Shot! Expedia announces global vaccine partnership with UNICEF

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

Starting today, each purchase made via Expedia Group’s mobile apps will result in a donation to help UNICEF’s global COVID-19 response

Airlines and Aviation

Passenger duct-taped to seat for assaulting flight attendants

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2021

A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air.

Air

British Airways’ flagship US lounge reopens doors

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2021

British Airways’ flagship US lounge at JFK’s Terminal 7 has reopened its doors on, following a 16-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Air

Boeing reports increasing profits in the second quarter

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2021

Boeing reported $17 billion in revenue for the second quarter, owing to increased demand for commercial aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2021

United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.

Hospitality

Take me to the moon! Awe-inspiring lunar design will blow your mind as Blossom Hotel is set to launch maiden luxury offering in Houston this summer

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021

Blossom Hotel Houston, the newest luxury property presented by internationally recognised Blossom Holding Group, is set to open its doors later this summer

Air

Boeing releases maiden Sustainability Report

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021

Boeing released its first Sustainability Report to share its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establish broad sustainability goals and highlight environmental, social and…

TDM Guest Contributor

Toronto airport to line up arrivals by vaccination status

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2021

Canada is not open for tourists; only essential travel is allowed.

Technology

Microsoft continues to dabble in travel with its potential OYO investment

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2021

Indian hospitality start-up OYO found a new godfather as reports claimed that software giant Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy some stakes in the budget hotel chain ahead of its…

Technology

EU warns Google to improve hotel and flight search results in two months

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2021

Google has two months to improve the way it presents internet search results for flights and hotels and explain how it ranks these or face possible sanctions

Vaccination Updates

England to allow unquarantined travel from US and EU if vaccinated

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2021

People fully vaccinated in the United States and European Union - except France - will be allowed to travel to England without having to quarantine on arrival, the UK government announced

Airlines and Aviation

US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2021

Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.

Airlines and Aviation

United flight evacuated after teen AirDropped photo of air gun

Joe Cusmano Jul 27, 2021

A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers.

Technology

TripIt offers vaccination info and airline COVID-19 guidance for travellers

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2021

TripIt from Concur, the world’s highest-rated travel organizing app, announced that travellers can now access vaccination information—including local requirements and vaccination rates—for…

Airlines and Aviation

U.S. to require airlines to refund passengers for delayed bags

Joe Cusmano Jul 26, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation is moving to require airlines to refund fees to passengers for checked bags if the luggage is significantly delayed to the destination, according to a…

Global

From an ice bath to pay cut, Americans will do anything to go on two-week vacation

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2021

New study has found seven in 10 Americans will do absolutely anything to go on a two-week vacation — even take an ice cold bath or a pay cut

Tourism

US warns against travel to UK as COVID-19 spike continues

Joe Cusmano Jul 26, 2021

US citizens have been warned against travel to the UK over spiralling coronavirus cases.

Features

Jeff Bezos successful Blue Origin space flight

Joe Cusmano Jul 23, 2021

The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos hailed “the best day ever” after completing his pioneering foray into space on Tuesday with three crewmates, among them his brother Mark.

Reopening updates

Americans struggle to get their passports renewed

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

Americans are finally taking their long-awaited vacations, a surprising number of them are realising that they must renew their passports before they can travel abroad.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends fights to Australia

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

American Airlines is pulling out of Australia after the federal government again cut the cap on air arrivals into the country.

Tourism

Grenada becomes world’s first Culinary Capital

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2021

tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique has been named the world’s first Culinary Capital by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA)

Air

US Airlines have enough passengers, but not enough crew

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

There are a whole lot of people travelling these days in the U.S. Airports are packed, flights are packed. And the speedy return of domestic travel has many airlines scrambling to bring back…

Vaccination Updates

Canada reopens to fully vaccinated US travellers from 9 Aug and to rest of world from 7 Sept

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2021

Canada has announced it will allow fully vaccinated US citizens into Canada on 9 August and those from the rest of the world from 7 September

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Air Lines returns to profit in second quarter

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

Delta Air Lines has reported a $652 million profit for the three months to June.

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines to buy 100 19 seat electric planes

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, as the US carrier considers battery-powered aircraft for…

Airlines and Aviation

Pax feared for lives during American Airlines security incident

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2021

Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight to Miami experienced a bizarre security incident on Thursday night with passengers admitting they were scared for their lives after an…

Airlines and Aviation

Woman gets duct-taped to seat after trying to open door in-flight

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2021

Flight attendants onboard an American Airlines flight are facing criticism for their unusual method of dealing with an unruly passenger after a video emerged of them duct-taping a woman to…

Tourism

The US borders will remain closed to most international traveller

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2021

According to a White House official who spoke to Reuters, the United States will not ease international travel restrictions anytime soon.

Reopening updates

Hawaiian plea to airlines: Please don’t bring so many people here

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2021

As mainlanders return in droves, Maui officials are making an unusual request of airlines: Please don't bring so many people to our island.

Airlines and Aviation

United CEO voices optimism on future of travel

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on national television this Sunday morning on CBS’ ‘Face The Nation,’ voiced optimism over everything from the return of business travel to the…

Air

How airline network planning is adapting for travel industry recovery

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2021

Sabre has unveiled whitepaper outlining the pioneering new methodologies it is creating to enable its airline partners to create more holistic network plans

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines to add bluetooth to in-flight entertainment

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

As part of United Airlines' “United Next” upgrade, the company is adding oft-requested support for Bluetooth headphones.

Features

Revenge travel is trending but cost is still top of mind

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2021

The majority of US consumers, 70%, say they want to start traveling again, with more than 50% planning one to two vacations in the next six months

Vaccination Updates

Guam embraces vaccine tourism

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2021

In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Guam Visitors Bureau offers Air V&V — a program for travellers interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while vacationing in Guam.

Reopening updates

NYC launches extensive recovery campaign

Joe Cusmano Jul 6, 2021

NYC & Company has launched the first phase of “It’s Time for New York City,” the largest-ever, multi-phased global tourism marketing and advertising campaign from the body.

Features

85% of Americans enthusiastic about travel in 2021

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2021

As vaccination rates continue to go up and travel restrictions are lifted across the country and globe, many Americans are eager to resume traveling this summer

Tourism

CWT rejoins GBTA to boost sustainable post-pandemic business travel

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2021

CWT will work with GBTA to further augment its customer and supplier needs, as the industry recalibrates for safe and sustainable post-pandemic business travel

Airlines and Aviation

United places massive order to buy 270 jets

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…

Tourism

New York City unveils biggest recovery campaign

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2021

NYC & Company has unveiled the first phase of “It’s Time for New York City,” the largest-ever, multi-phased global tourism marketing and advertising campaign from the body

Airlines and Aviation

Flight attendant berates passengers who made job a ‘living hell’

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2021

At one point, a 22-year-old male passenger calls a female flight attendant "a fat gorilla" and hurls a vulgarity at her.

Air

Airline industry is bouncing back particularly in the US

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2021

The news seems to be good for US airlines. After the negative impact due to the coronavirus pandemic, the airline industry steadily begins to recover.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines cancels flights due to shortage of staff

Joe Cusmano Jun 23, 2021

American Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights over the weekend due to staffing shortages and expects to cut more daily through July.

Airlines and Aviation

Delta CEO expects corporate travel back to pre-pandemic by July

Joe Cusmano Jun 23, 2021

The CEO of Delta Airlines Ed Bastian revealed that domestic travel could see a full recovery by end of the northern summer.

Vaccination Updates

These countries try to revive travel with vaccine tourism

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2021

Many travel agencies began offering lucrative travel packages to places where travellers can be vaccinated.

Cruise

Princess Cruises to resume cruising in USA this fall

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2021

Princess has announced its intent to return to service in the United States sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale this fall.

Reopening updates

EU adds US to safe travel list

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2021

European Union governments in a meeting in Brussels have agreed to add the United States to their list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel

Hospitality

Richard Branson unveils Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas

Megha Paul Jun 15, 2021

Richard Branson has welcomed the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Virgin Group founder was the first to arrive at the casino-resort in a parade of classic British cabs

Features

Travel between the US and UK moves closer to a comeback

Joe Cusmano Jun 14, 2021

After more than a year of stringent travel restrictions between the U.S. and the U.K., President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to work toward reopening transatlantic…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses

Joe Cusmano Jun 10, 2021

Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents 'have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines are getting ready to re-hire again

Joe Cusmano Jun 9, 2021

In the US the fast and well organised vaccination campaign is starting to show the airlines and travel industry are returning to normal and the two words being repeated at most of the…

Hospitality

CWT launches intuitive hotel search ‘Intelligent Display’

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2021

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has announced the global roll-out of Intelligent Display, a powerful new addition to the hotel platform of…

Air

Airlines loyalty programs as lifelines

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

Some US carriers have seen their loyalty programs in a new light as collateral to raise billions in loans.

Vaccination Updates

United requires all new hires to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

United Airlines has announced it will require all new external hires to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Air

Why there are so many unruly passengers on planes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

The FAA usually sees 100 – 150 cases of bad inflight behaviour filed with them each year.

Airlines and Aviation

United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…

Tourism

HENRYs keen to cautiously return to pre-pandemic travel behaviour

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2021

HENRYs (those High Earners who are Not Rich Yet) are committed to discretionary travel spending despite shifting life priorities

Tourism

What seniors must consider before booking their trips in post-Covid world

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2021

US senior citizens should closely monitor the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions and guidelines set by officials of their travel destination

Tourism

Travel numbers rise in the US as Americans go on holiday

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021

Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…

Airlines and Aviation

Flight attendant in the US loses two teeth in attack by passenger

Joe Cusmano May 28, 2021

US authorities have charged a 28-year-old woman with felony battery after an attack on a Southwest Airlines plane in which a flight attendant lost two teeth and suffered other injuries to…

Global

Here’s how you can travel for free with United Airlines. Get vaccinated!

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

United Airlines is offering vaccinated members of its MileagePlus loyalty programme the chance to win a year’s worth of free travel and flights with its ‘Your Shot to Fly’ campaign

Hospitality

Sabre becomes first GDS to offer microstays

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

Sabre and BYHOURS have signed a new agreement to provide Sabre’s agency community with relevant content that will allow them to sell rooms by the hour through the BYHOURS’ Sabre Red App

Vaccination Updates

Vaccinated frequent flyers could win free flights for a year

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021

United Airlines loyalty program members will have the chance to enter the airline’s ‘Your Shot to Fly’ sweepstakes by uploading their vaccination records.

Air

Airline travel in the U.S. numbers closer to 2019

Joe Cusmano May 26, 2021

It’s no longer valid to compare current daily airline travel numbers to what happened on the exact date a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its most merciless.

Vaccination Updates

Expect airlines and cruise lines to require proof of vaccination

Joe Cusmano May 26, 2021

In the absence of federally mandated vaccine passports, Dr Anthony Fauci expects multiple U.S businesses to impose their own requirements for customers to show proof of vaccination to…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines considered designating cabins for vaccinated pax

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby says the airline actively considered introducing a separate cabin on its planes where only vaccinated passengers would be allowed to sit.

Airlines and Aviation

Bad behaviour on planes drawing bigger fines in the US

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

US regulators are imposing big fines on passengers who behave badly and flout rules, including refusing to wear masks on board.

Features

Carnival Cruise Line names Miss Universe Dominican Republic as godmother of new ship

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2021

Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez was awarded the "Spirit of Carnival" award for embodying the company's values of fun, friendship, diversity and inclusion.

Tourism

Thailand, Barbados and Cyprus join over 275 destinations to adopt WTTC Safe Travels stamp

Megha Paul May 17, 2021

The hotspots of Thailand, Barbados, Cyprus, Abu Dhabi, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, among the latest to join WTTC’s ever-growing list

TDM Guest Contributor

Will it be a hot summer for U.S. airlines?

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2021

Now the U.S. airline executives believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. But is it really?

Airlines and Aviation

A woman assaults flight attendant as did not pick up her trash

Joe Cusmano May 12, 2021

A passenger onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York JFK had to be restrained and was arrested on arrival on Sunday after allegedly attacking and assaulting a flight…

Features

Expedia launches inaugural quarterly trend report for travel recovery

Megha Paul May 11, 2021

The new Travel Recovery Trend Report features Expedia research for insights to ensure travel brands are prepared to reconnect with travellers

Appointments

Vacaay welcomes Tristan Freedman as regional director North America

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2021

Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has added industry stalwart Tristan Freedman to its team as Regional Director as the company continues to grow its global presence.

Air

US airlines scrap flexible travel waiver

Joe Cusmano May 6, 2021

As travel rebounds in the US, airlines are starting to scrap the flexibility on ticket conditions that they had introduced during the peak of the pandemic to protect their clients from…

Air

US travel rebound millions of people board planes

Joe Cusmano May 6, 2021

The United States set another record for the number of air travellers since the coronavirus pandemic set in, although passenger numbers remain far below 2019 levels.

Vaccination Updates

Vaccine tours in the US lure wealthy Thais and expats to obtain COVID jab

Kristin Mariano May 6, 2021

Due to limited supply and lack of option for COVID vaccine coupled with Thai Ministry of Public Health’s declaration that locals will be prioritised on the distribution, some Thais and…

Technology

American Express Global Business Travel to acquire Egencia from Expedia

Megha Paul May 5, 2021

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has made a binding offer to acquire Egencia, Expedia Group’s corporate travel arm

Vaccination Updates

Fully vaccinated Americans can visit Europe this summer

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2021

Americans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be able to travel to Europe by summer.

United States

5 travel trends this summer as Americans return to travel

Megha Paul May 3, 2021

Summertime rental reservations are up 125% this year over last as Americans return to travel

Vaccination Updates

Vaccine tourism: Travelling to US to get COVID-19 shot

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2021

The current situation gives rise to vaccine tourism, which is travelling to another country just to get inoculated.

Vaccination Updates

Vaccine doubts will affect US travel recovery

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2021

Vaccine skepticism coupled with COVID-19 concerns will continue to affect US outbound travel recovery in 2021 and potentially 2022, says GlobalData.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines recalls flight attendants as demand increases

Joe Cusmano Apr 28, 2021

American Airlines will start recalling flight attendants who took extended voluntary leaves of absence in preparation for a busy summer season the airline said on Thursday.

Technology

How NDC can help in travel recovery in a post-COVID world

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2021

As vaccines roll out worldwide, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we can expect travel recovery soon.

Technology

Michelle McKinney Frymire becomes CEO at CWT

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2021

CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees travel management platform, announced the appointment of Michelle McKinney Frymire as chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 May 2021

Tourism

WTTC applauds private sector’s united approach to building travel recovery

Megha Paul Apr 27, 2021

World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit has opened up as the first post-pandemic physical event in Mexico this week

Technology

Brits book US holiday reacting to rumours of a USA-UK travel corridor

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2021

In a study of travel searches and bookings in the first half of April, ADARA finds that Brits are overwhelmingly looking to travel to the US over Europe - with almost one in five…

Vaccination Updates

Alaska to offer tourists Covid-19 vaccines starting 1 June

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2021

Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy said COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting 1 June

TDM Guest Contributor

The airline industry’s recovery still has long way to go

Joe Cusmano Apr 13, 2021

Recent trends show the industry is beginning to recover from the pandemic particularly in the US where the vaccination has been very aggressive without delays.

Features

United Airlines to restart new pilot hiring as air travel picks up

Joe Cusmano Apr 9, 2021

United Airlines could start hiring new pilots as early as next month according to an internal memo shared with pilots last week.

Features

There are signs that America’s airline industry is bouncing back

Joe Cusmano Apr 8, 2021

It looks like America's travellers are booking flights for post-pandemic vacations which is a strong sign that U.S. airlines are ready for take-off.

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line returns to cruising with first voyages in Europe and the Caribbean

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its highly anticipated return to service, with new itineraries sailing Europe and The Caribbean beginning 25 July 2021.

Vaccination Updates

Survey says unvaccinated people shouldn’t be allowed on the plane

Joe Cusmano Apr 2, 2021

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe passengers who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus should be barred from travelling on an aeroplane according to a new Reuters poll.

Reopening updates

US air travellers top 1.5 million for first time since March 2020

Megha Paul Mar 24, 2021

US air passengers screened topped 1.5 million this week for the first time since March 2020, as air travel continues to rebound from a pandemic-related drop

Cruise

Oceania Cruises welcomes Vista, the view to the future

Kristin Mariano Mar 24, 2021

Named to reflect the dawn of a new age in travel, Vista will exemplify all the hallmarks of the Oceania Cruises experience that guests have come to expect.

Vaccination Updates

Antigua and Barbuda starts vaccination for tourism frontline workers

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

Government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the Covid-19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the tourism Industry

Vaccination Updates

International travellers no longer need to quarantine on arrival in Peru

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2021

The Peruvian government has announced that mandatory quarantine for foreign travellers entering the country will be lifted

Vaccination Updates

Belize allows vaccinated travellers to enter without testing

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2021

Belize is now allowing vaccinated travellers to enter the county without having to present a negative COVID-19 test

Global

KAYAK debuts first-ever hotel as design lab to promote tech innovation

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2021

KAYAK, the company that pioneered flight metasearch in 2004, is reimagining the in-travel experience

Air

Boeing 777s grounded by airlines following Denver incident

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to step up Boeing 777 inspections following an incident in Denver last weekend.

Reopening updates

Sharing island romance in a modern world! The Bahamas is going virtual

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2021

The Bahamas will bring its signature romance and one-of-a-kind destination experiences to the virtual world

Vaccination Updates

‘Tis the time to travel! Senior travellers bounce back with vaccine roll out

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2021

Amid the rollout of the vaccine, an increase in the percentage of travellers in every age group over 60 has been witnessed

Reopening updates

Anguilla expands ‘holiday bubble’ as Brits plan to resume international travel from May

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2021

With international travel set to resume from as soon as 17 May for those living in England and as rollout of the British vaccination programme continues in Anguilla, the British Caribbean…

Vaccination Updates

Consumer perception of travel safety reach highest levels since April 2020 with vaccines roll out

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2021

As a result of the vaccine rollout, the percentage of US adults feeling safe staying in a hotel and flying improves to reach highest levels since April 2020, reveals Deloitte survey

Global

Marriott appoints new CEO and president to lead its recovery from Covid-19 pandemic

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2021

Hotel giant Marriott International has now appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as chief executive officer and Stephanie Linnartz as president of the group

Features

People ready to give up sex, savings and job to travel again: Trivago survey

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2021

The results of a trivago survey reveal significant desires to travel, including what consumers would give up, what they’d like to do and where they’d like to go, as well as why they’d like…

Reopening updates

This Bahamas resort is offering complimentary stays and dining credits for travellers who test Covid positive

Megha Paul Feb 23, 2021

Baha Mar’s Travel with Confidence programme pledges that should a resort guest test positive during their stay, Baha Mar will provide courtesy suite accommodations for 14 days in quarantine

Cruise

Cruise lines have removed Alaska from their 2021 schedules

Joe Cusmano Feb 19, 2021

Cruise lines have yet to officially cancel Alaska sailings for 2021, even though a cruise ship ban announced last week by Canada will make most of them unviable.

Vaccination Updates

WTTC to hold Global Summit in April 2021

Megha Paul Feb 16, 2021

The WTTC Global Summit is being organised in partnership with the government of Quintana Roo in Mexico and will be held in Cancun, Mexico on 25-27 April

Hospitality

SoftBank pulls out of Oyo partnership in Latin America

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2021

The Latin American unit of Indian hotel startup Oyo Corp. has ended its joint venture with the SoftBank Latin America Fund, less than six months after they struck a partnership in the region

Cruise

No cruises in Canada as it extends ban until Feb 2022

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2021

Canada is extending its ban on cruise ships through February 2022 because of Covid-19, effectively shutting down popular summer trips to Alaska for another year

Tourism

Expedia TAAP unveils new measures to support partners

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2021

Expedia Partner Solutions, unlocking the power of Expedia Group for partners globally, announced it will extend its package rates to all Expedia TAAP partners, as well as guarantee the…

Tourism

Intrepid campaign raises USD 15,458 for families in Peru

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2021

Intrepid Travel’s non-profit The Intrepid Foundation, in partnership with the NGO MEDLIFE, has delivered meals to over 350 families in Peru’s Sacred Valley

Reopening updates

Thousands of American Airlines Employees Could be Laid Off

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2021

American Airlines warned employees last Wednesday of possible layoffs in April.

MICE

Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2021

Business travel spending is forecast to grow 21% this year worldwide, helped by the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, but will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until the middle of the decade

Interviews

Boeing CEO on navigating through biggest crisis in aviation history

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2021

In an exclusive interview, Boeing's new CEO talks about the roadmap ahead for the company. Excerpts:

Reopening updates

Let’s get down to work! Antigua and Barbuda unveils ‘business on the beach’ campaign

Megha Paul Jan 26, 2021

Antigua’s is making it easy for Brits to do their business on the beach with its newly unveiled ‘business on the beach’ campaign

Hotels

Meliá Hotels offers free COVID-19 test, health insurance

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2021

Meliá Hotels International has announced that it will offer free on-site COVID antigen testing for all guests, in its ten hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Tourism

The most beautiful islands and beaches in the USA

Chris Head Jan 25, 2021

The United States of America is a tourist destination that many people put at the top of their travel bucket list. The USA is a large country, the third largest in the world, which makes it…

Reopening updates

US to require incoming passengers to quarantine upon arrival

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2021

Passengers flying to the US will be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a flight into the country, and they would need to undergo quarantine upon arrival

Reopening updates

Dominican Republic to offer free Covid-19 tests to travellers

Megha Paul Jan 22, 2021

The government of the Dominican Republic is taking measures to strengthen the capacity of the destination to respond to the entry requirements of source markets

Startups

Grab mulls IPO this year

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2021

Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab is considering entering the United States stock market this year, according to Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter.

Tourism

Canada witnesses record decrease in tourism spending

Megha Paul Jan 15, 2021

Tourism spending in Canada surged 56.4% in the third quarter of 2020 but remained less than half its level in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics Canada said

Air

Air India flight with all-woman cockpit crew successfully lands at Bengaluru airport

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2021

Air India’s longest direct flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru with an all-woman cockpit crew successfully landed in the southern city on 11 January

Air

Boeing to pay USD 2.5 billion for settling fraud charge over 737 Max plane

Megha Paul Jan 11, 2021

Boeing has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle criminal charges in the US centred on the troubled 737 Max

Air

Ontario unveils pilot programme for free Covid test of international passengers

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2021

Canada’s Ontario government said it is launching a pilot programme that will test international travellers returning to the province for COVID-19 at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Guest Column

Delta CEO Shows Employees Why 2021 Will Be Another Difficult Year

Joe Cusmano Jan 8, 2021

CEO Ed Bastian shows the airline expects a rocky road ahead.

Reopening updates

Bolivia is giving extra holidays

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2021

Bolivia has come up with a novel way to reactivate its tourism sector decimated by the coronavirus pandemic: it’s giving extra holidays to its public sector employees

Air

Amazon buys 11 jets from Delta and WestJet to boost delivery network

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2021

Amazon has announced that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster

Reopening updates

Canada makes negative Covid-19 report mandatory for entry

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2021

People who travel to Canada will be required to present documentation of a negative laboratory test to the airline before they board their plane

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines want COVID-19 tests for travellers to the US

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2021

A group representing major US airlines back the proposal to implement a global testing program requiring negative tests for all passengers return to the United States.

Reopening updates

Cuba to require pre-arrival COVID-19 tests as cases rise

Megha Paul Dec 28, 2020

Facing a steep rebound in coronavirus infections since fully re-opening borders last month, Cuba will require all inbound travellers from next year to provide proof of a negative test…

Tourism

New York unveils 14-day quarantine for international travellers

Megha Paul Dec 28, 2020

Officials in New York have introduced quarantine rules for international travellers following the emergence of new Covid-19 variants

Global

Unlocking outdoor magic: Things to do this winter season in Washington, DC

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2020

As Washington, DC re-opens cautiously, the phase two of the re-opening allows visitors to explore a bouquet of experiences outdoors

Sailing through tough times and how! Hilton reaches one-million room milestone

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2020

Even as Hilton faced the biggest test in its 101-year history, its resilient, capital-light business model enabled it to reach the one million room milestone in the fourth quarter

Reopening updates

These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2020

Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:

Canada-US border to remain closed until January next year

Megha Paul Dec 14, 2020

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the international border between Canada and the US will remain closed until January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Tourism

Canada reopening soon as coronavirus vaccine rolls out next week

Kristin Mariano Dec 11, 2020

Canada’s reopening may happen soon as the country will roll out the coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.

Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding

Megha Paul Dec 11, 2020

Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics

Canada

Migrate to Canada through federal skilled worker program

sai nath Dec 8, 2020

Among the many methods to immigrate to Canada, the most popular is the federal skilled worker program.

British Virgin Islands reopens borders for international travel

Megha Paul Dec 7, 2020

British Virgin Islands opened its borders to international travellers arriving exclusively through Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island

First Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in the US to open in Miami

Kristin Mariano Dec 3, 2020

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024.

US air travel after Thanksgiving hits highest level since March

Megha Paul Dec 2, 2020

Air travel in the US hit the highest level since mid-March following the recent Thanksgiving holiday amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said

Canada extends international travel restrictions

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2020

Canada has announced an extension of restrictions on international travel in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus amid an ongoing second wave of the pandemic in…

All that you need to know about Jamaica’s traveller protection programme

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

Jamaica Cares is a ground-breaking traveller protection and emergency services programme set to launch next month

Here’s what you need to know as Chile reopens borders

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

Chile opened its borders to international travellers from 23 November where visitors arrived via Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Pudahuel near Santiago

Reopening updates

Italy unveils first ‘coronavirus-free’ flights between US and Europe

Megha Paul Nov 27, 2020

Scrapping the obligation for new arrivals to quarantine, Italy is offering Europe’s first ‘coronavirus-free’ flights to the US for passengers who have tested negative for Covid-19

Costa Rica positions itself as ‘sanctuary’ on new European recovery campaign

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2020

The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) has launched Costa Rica Sanctuary – the new European recovery campaign to position the country as a ‘safe’ destination and to inspire visitors to travel…

Sun, sand and Vitamin Sea! What’s new in Bahamas this winter

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2020

From hotel reopenings with exciting deals to the Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board's USD 500 air credit, The Bahamas has rolled out new initiatives to attract travellers this winter season

Associations

United we stand! GBTA completes acquisition of ACTE

Megha Paul Nov 25, 2020

GBTA, the world's largest business travel association, has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), to unify the industry and help…

Guest Column

How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world

Charlotte Crowther Nov 24, 2020

With Coronavirus cases continuing to spike in America and abroad, US travelers are itching to hit the road and travel but remain grounded due to various restrictions worldwide.

New rule: Pre-travel COVID-19 testing results must be in hand prior to departure for Hawaii

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2020

Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, has announced that starting on 24 November, travellers wishing to bypass the 14-day mandatory quarantine must have their COVID-19 test results

Saint Lucia to introduce tourism levy from 1 December

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2020

The government of Saint Lucia has passed plans for a new tourism levy following two years of consultation and development from 1 December

UNWTO visits Brazil to support sustainable recovery

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2020

UNWTO has reaffirmed commitment to working closely with the government of Brazil to help the country’s tourism sector recover and become a key driver of sustainable development

12 quarantine-free destinations where Brits can travel to

Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2020

As Brits are eagerly waiting for the end of the second lockdown on December 2, they are desperate for some winter sun. However, mandatory quarantine deterred travel planning.

WTTC to hold Global Summit in March in Cancun to help restore travel around the world

Megha Paul Nov 18, 2020

The first major conference in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Technology

FareUpThere: The Yelp for airlines inspired by will.i.am’s tweet

Kristin Mariano Nov 18, 2020

FareUpThere is the world’s first app dedicated to collecting and sharing 100% authenticated airline journey reviews.

Cuba reopens Havana airport ahead of tourism season

Megha Paul Nov 13, 2020

Havana airport will open to regular commercial flights on 15 November after being closed for seven and a half months due to the coronavirus pandemic

Chile to reopen borders from December

Megha Paul Nov 12, 2020

Starting in December, non-residents in Chile can enter with a negative PCR test and health declaration

Hotelbeds and Aruba join hands to boost tourism in the Caribbean

Megha Paul Nov 12, 2020

Hotelbeds has announced an agreement with Aruba Tourism Authority, the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the Caribbean island of Aruba

Ontario allocates USD 180.5 million for training and jobs in tourism

Megha Paul Nov 11, 2020

Canada’s Ontario government is providing USD 180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism and hospitality sector and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs

Costa Rica unveils ‘Pura Vida Pledge’ for visitors to make sustainable difference post Covid-19

Megha Paul Nov 11, 2020

Costa Rican Tourism Board has launched Pura Vida Pledge – a promise to educate visitors about real meaning of responsible tourism to make a true difference to the local communities in the…

President-Elect Biden gale-force Intensity and Passion for Tourism seen by SKAL

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand Nov 9, 2020

History will show us the damage or otherwise, the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not only America but the world. Andrew Wood is a contributor for eTurboNews and is based in…

Anguilla expands holiday bubble concept for phase two reopening

Megha Paul Nov 9, 2020

Anguilla’s Phase Two reopening to international travellers has begun with the introduction of ‘holiday bubbles’ and ‘guided movements’

New guidelines in New York allow travellers to ‘test out’ of mandatory 14-day quarantine

Megha Paul Nov 6, 2020

New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travellers to New York to ‘test out’ of the mandatory 14-day quarantine

Antigua and Barbuda unveils ‘Nomad Digital Residence Programme’

Megha Paul Nov 4, 2020

Taking working from home to a new level, the twin island nation Antigua and Barbuda have unveiled a new Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) Programme

Cultural extravaganza marks Machu Pichu’s reopening

Megha Paul Nov 4, 2020

Peru’s sanctuary of Machu Pichu, the iconic archaeological site, reopened its doors with a special ceremony that showed the numerous cultural expressions of the country

Worry no more: Flying safer than grocery shopping

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2020

A new report by Harvard TH Chan School of Public revealed that health risk of Covid-19 transmission onboard an aircraft is lower than that of other routine activities, such as grocery…

Peru’s Machu Picchu reopens on 1 November

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2020

Peru’s majestic Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is reopening on 1 November after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic

Aloha! Hawaii reopens after seven months, receives over 8000 tourists on Day 1

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2020

After remaining in lockdown for nearly seven months, it’s time to rejoice as Hawaii has finally reopened borders for oversea tourists

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2020

Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

95% of Americans are missing travel right now

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

According to a recent Hilton survey, millions of Americans already feel a ‘travel memory deficit’ owing to not travelling during COVID times

Reopening now: Panama welcomes first international tourists since March

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2020

Panama has now officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country’s main airport, Tocumen International Airport

Global

AmexGBT buys AI start-up 30SecondsToFly

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has acquired 30SecondsToFly, a technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and messaging for business travel

Peru, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and more get world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

Peru, Bahamas and Puerto Rico are the latest destinations to use the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched earlier this year by the World Travel & Tourism Council…

Reopening now: Cuba opens to tourism as it enters ‘new normality’

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2020

Most of the Caribbean island nation, which closed its borders six months ago in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, is now opening up to international tourism starting next week

These countries will pay you to travel

Kristin Mariano Oct 9, 2020

As a way to kickstart tourism, some countries are handing out incentives in terms of vouchers or discounts to encourage people to travel.

Podcast: Worming your way through The Big Apple

Steve Collins Oct 7, 2020

Let’s not beat around the bush – New York is the most exciting city that I have ever visited. I’ve visited many cities, but nothing tops New York for the vibe that you get just being there.

Put on a happy face: Sabre announces new agreement with top Asian airline

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2020

Sabre Corporation and regional airline THAI Smile, have announced today a brand new distribution to boost traveller confidence amid a ramped up domestic tourism drive.

‘Guanajuato, Live Great Stories’ reactivation campaign to capitalise on state’s history to attract tourists in Mexico

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2020

Guanajuato has started its tourism reactivation with the launch of its new brand with the slogan ‘Guanajuato, live great stories

Eturbo News

Taking a cruise in the USA? White House overrules CDC

Juergen T. Oct 1, 2020

Robert Redfield was overruled by the White House today when he pushed to extend a “no-sail order” on passenger cruises into next year. According to a report on Axio claiming two sources with…

High demand for luxury villa rentals puts emphasis on safety protocols

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2020

A rapid surge in luxury villa rentals over the summer has resulted in an increase in new providers adding their inventory to meet the anticipated demand for the fall and winter travel season…

Eturbo News

Disney in COVID-19 trouble?

editor Sep 30, 2020

Disney announced today, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, it will be laying off 28,000 employees at both its Disneyland and Walter Disney World parks in the United States.

Tourism

Maryland unveils ‘Open Road’ campaign

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2020

The Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism in partnership with the state’s 25 destination marketing organisations has launched a new ‘Open Road’ campaign

Cruise

Setting sail: Small-ship expedition cruising recovery on track

Anthony Gallagher Sep 16, 2020

Conrad Combrink talks about how small-ship expedition cruising is showing impressive recovery and roadmap ahead for Silversea Cruises

Eturbo News

Passenger rights group asks Congress to demand transparency from Boeing and FAA

Harry S. Sep 16, 2020

Airline passenger rights group FlyersRights.org submitted a letter to US Congress to ask for transparency from the FAA and Boeing in their quest to address the 737 MAX’s deadly flaws and…

Multi-year recovery along with new opportunities for travel and hospitality sector: HVS

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2020

51% of over 1,800 global delegates expect RevPAR to return to pre-Covid levels during 2023, with a further 23% anticipating a return in 2024

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