The study by the travel experts at Bounce analyzed USA national parks on their social media posts, Google searches and customer review data to reveal the USA’s most beautiful national parks.
The research carried out by the travel & luggage experts at Bounce analysed airlines across the USA on factors such as on-time arrival rates, cancelation records, customer ratings, and…
During the annual Esri conference held in California, USA, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) received a SAG award for outstanding performance in using geographic information systems.
If you are after some baby name inspiration, you’re in luck as new research has revealed the travel-inspired baby names that are trending in 2023 - from Hudson to Sydney.
International visitors spent more than $15.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States
Foreign visitors spent $15.9 billion on US travel in November
Federal Aviation Administration stressed that planes already in the sky were not at risk as a result of the NOTAM outage
FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA
JW Marriott, a luxury hotel brand owned by Marriott International, announced the arrival of its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin.
JW Marriott Hotel…
Facing the prospect of a delayed flight can leave most of airline passengers feeling rather frustrated and anxious
5 steps to take if your flight is delayed
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
Having successfully navigated a rigorous application and selection process, 140 Emiratis scholars in the inaugural Khotwa (RizeUp) scholarship program - launched by Abu Dhabi Department of…
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of a global distribution agreement with China Southern…
A celebration fit for the world’s newest wonder lit up Port Canaveral, Florida, last night when Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed Wonder of the Seas into the…
Today, Hilton, announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay…
Join us at the International Luxury Hotel Association’s two day INSPIRE22 conference at the Arizona Biltmore hotel in Phoenix, on December 14-15. The event is back for its 11th…
On a warm summer day in July of 1998, the Disney Magic embarked on its maiden voyage, introducing the world to a new kind of cruise vacation where families are immersed in Disney…
EL AL Israel Airlines is in the holiday spirit with its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fare Sale offering great roundtrip fares and a great reason for U.S. travelers to visit Israel…
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
Travel industry experts have shared 5 top tips to ensure passengers have the best chance to track down their luggage or make a claim.
Airline lost your luggage, now what?
With celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand’s history and…
New study analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to score every US industry's quit rates.
Accommodation & food top US industries with the most quitting
MSC Cruises today officially took delivery of its new fun-filled flagship, the striking MSC Seascape – the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. The delivery took place in the presence…
Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023. The…
Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…
The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘center stage’ of tourism’s restart has been presented at the World Travel Market in London. With the pandemic having made clear…
Americans spent $15.5 billion traveling abroad, yielding a balance of trade deficit of $802 million for the month.
International visitors spent $14.7 billion in US in September
Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company’s first Chief Public Affairs Officer. In the newly created role, Thompson will oversee government…
Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently promoted Shantel Norman to Group Sales Manager. She is responsible for selling the destination to meeting planners and group leisure markets. In her…
In August of 2022, international visitor arrivals to the United States of America totaled 5,697,087 - an increase of 158.6%.
US international arrivals up 158.6 percent
The United States Department of Transportation has granted Canada Jetlines economic authority to serve the U.S.
New Canadian airline granted authority to fly US routes
Today, Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise line operator to sail a cruise ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel…
The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create an airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and…
Everhome Suites—the newest brand launched by Choice Hotels International, Inc.—today celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel: the Everhome Suites Corona. The milestone opening comes…
AutoCamp Hospitality Group is launching a new lodging brand, Field Station, an inspiring and inclusive modern lodging brand for the active outdoor community. Designed as the ultimate…
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, was invited to speak to an audience of nearly 1,000 industry leaders.
Sandals Resorts brings Caribbean to main stage
Boeing and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading…
The Grand Award for the Show with the Most Commendable Green Initiatives was given by Trade Show Executive (TSE) to the IMEX Group.
Double award win for IMEX America
Key West International Airport reopening to commercial service Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian impacted the island chain.
Florida Keys: Infrastructure intact, Key West Airport reopens…
Everhome Suites—the newest brand launched by Choice Hotels International, Inc. —today celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel: the Everhome Suites Corona. The milestone opening comes…
The Visit Bath County Board of Directors has chosen Mark Shore as President and CEO of Visit Bath County. Shore will serve the newly formed destination marketing organization as its first…
Today, online travel agency Priceline is introducing Priceline Experiences, further expanding its booking capabilities into ticketed activities and excursions. From museum visits and theme…
Hurricane Ian is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, catastrophic winds, and massive flooding to Florida.
Florida braces for Hurricane Ian’s landfall
With today’s announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID-19 requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises is prepared to welcome all guests on cruises visiting,…
United Airlines today named Jonathan Ireland senior vice president of finance, overseeing the carrier’s $40 billion operating cost structure and $5 billion capital budget,…
Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.
Frustration, anger, aggression, violence – these are some of the common attributes of what identifies a disruptive or unruly passenger.
Unruly Passengers: Aviation sector bands together
Despite the current squeeze on UK finances, Travel Counsellors is currently witnessing record bookings for winter and 2023 with forward bookings up +45% percent on pre pandemic levels.
BWH Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its footprint by adding several new properties in select regions across the globe. A modern and…
The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot facility in Bethesda, Maryland will be home to associates supporting over 8K hotels in 139 countries
Marriott International opens its new global…
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in the Big Apple.
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
The wildlife tourism market is projected to reach USD 219.9 Billion in 2032 and USD 135 Billion in 2022. Its projected to grow at robust 5% CAGR during 2022-2032.
Hilton's new hotel will set the stage for a new standard of hospitality in Times Square, for today’s discerning traveler
Hilton to debut its newest hotel brand in New York Times Square
Demand for extended-stay accommodations continues to surge as interest continues to grow among both guests and developers
Wyndham announces new extended-stay brand with 72 hotels
China and Germany hold onto second and third position while UK sees significant drop in the global Travel & Tourism GDP rankings
Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel…
New study reveals travel customers are rapidly changing their travel habits in planning and booking based on a multitude of factors.
Leisure travel: What’s trending in 2022
In addition to launching United for Business Blueprint, United will begin rolling out a new website in late 2022
United Airlines to launch new platforms for corporate customers
Tuttell was announced as the honoree at the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organization conference
2022 US State Tourism Director of the Year named
We know the idiom: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Let the buyer beware the travel scam! What you should look out for.
Be Aware of Travel Scams
Overall, the downloads of top travel and navigation applications reached 137 million during the second quarter of 2022
Travel apps downloads in the US up by 18%
Rapidly growing collection helps travelers discover many established and emerging destinations across the country
Radisson Hotel Group set for massive Vietnam expansion
New Boeing center in Japan will focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites
Boeing to open new Japan Research & Technology…
New Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights built upon United Airlines existing year-round New York/Newark to Cape Town service
New United Airlines nonstop Washington D.C. to Cape Town flight…
In a merger that would create the nation’s fifth largest air carrier, JetBlue will acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion
JetBlue to buy Spirit after Frontier deal falls apart
Hotel room revenue is projected to surpass $188 billion by the end of 2022, eclipsing 2019 figures on a nominal basis
Hotels’ recovery continues, workforce challenges remain
602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance technicians and 899,000 cabin crew members will be needed to support the global commercial fleet
Boeing: 2.1 million new aviation personnel needed
US State Department warned that Russian security services have 'singled out US citizens' for 'detention and … harassment'
US citizens in Russia told to depart Russia immediately
Between the years 2022 to 2031, the US dollar value of airplane production will be a staggering $2.94 trillion. How many jets is that?
How many planes will be built over the next 10 years:…
Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s
Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft
At San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is dealing with a bomb threat and a suspicious package on this busy Friday travel night.
All Clear: SFO International Airport Terminal…
An all star participation is set for RESET in London.
Organized by TLC in partnership with the World Tourism Network.
Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London
Non-U.S. Citizen Air Passenger Arrivals to the United States from foreign countries, totaled 3.530 million
Air passenger travel between US and Europe up 443%
3,080-guest Princess MedallionClass cruise ship features nearly 700 balconies, world-class dining, and dazzling entertainment
Princess Cruises announces new summer cruises from Los Angeles…
International visitors spent $12.6 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States
International visitor US travel spending up nearly 105%
Boeing will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The Sustainable Face of Boeing is the Boeing 737-10 MAX
There is a 50% probability of the European currency reaching parity with the US dollar in August of this year
As euro sinks against dollar, is it time for that European trip?
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), welcoming the first Kiwi…
America is celebrating its birthday on Monday, July 4. This is the busiest travel weekend and US Airlines are more than overwhelmed.
Are Pilotless Flights on American Airlines Already in…
Cities around the world are now doing their best to fight the global climate change and to be more sustainable
Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA
Almost all hotels in the US are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed.
Almost all US hotels report staffing shortages
Hawaii Tourism Authority was ordered by DBEDT to put the change of the Tourism Marketing Contract for a Native Hawaiian run agency on hold
New Hawaii Tourism Marketing Contract on Hold
Every day, planes encounter air turbulence, and aircraft need to be able to cope with unpredictable weather.
Air turbulence: Can your airplane weather the storm?
What do Americans think about travel etiquette, and should people be minding their travel manners more so than ever?
You better mind your travel manners
Hot on the heels of IMEX in Frankfurt last month, registration has formally opened for IMEX America, October 11 – 13, 2022, at Mandalay Bay.
IMEX America opens registration with focus on…
Privately held hotel investment and operating firm, Northview Hotel Group, today announced the appointment of Lisa Marchese as the firm’s first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Marchese…
With international travel expected to approach pre-pandemic levels this year, the results of a nationally representative Foreign Transaction Fee Survey gauging people’s opinions on various…
When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…
In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…
Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…
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The Biden Administration announced today that the mandatory pre-departure testing requirement for inbound air travelers to the United States will be lifted on June 12.…
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US consumers are continuing to pay a lot more for everything and there is no letup in sight. Inflation remains at 40-year highs with today’s report showing an 8.6% increase…
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A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…
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Tourism in Australia and the United States will get a sizable push later this year. You cannot book the flight yet on united.com, but the Queensland Government and Brisbane…
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American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO Zane Kerby issued the following statement in advance of today’s Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation…
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan -
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a…
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises -
With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe -
Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Cunard Reports Busiest Booking Day in a Decade -
Maiden season on new ship Queen Anne shows demand for Cunard at record levels Luxury cruise line Cunard has reported that the…
Air passenger travel between USA and Europe up 1,003% -
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in April 2022: U.S.-International air traffic…
SKAL World President introduces a new Tourism Leadership for Generation Z and Industry 4.0 -
Skal World President Burcin Turkkan addressed the Skal USA National Convention (NASC)…
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery -
A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…
Oceania Cruises New 2024 Collection of Voyages -
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, reported the opening day for its 2024 Collection…
Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft -
The Lufthansa Group is buying more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Executive Board has decided to purchase: –…
America’s most endangered historic places in 2022 -
The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveils its much-anticipated annual list of America’s 11 Most…
International visitors spent $10.1 billion in the USA in March -
Data recently released by the US National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2022: International visitors…
Alaska Airlines launches new Star Wars-themed aircraft -
Alaska Airlines joined forces with Disneyland Resort today, May the Fourth, to unveil a new, one-of-its-kind Star Wars-themed…
The St. Regis San Francisco Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes -
The St. Regis San Francisco, a 5-star hotel renowned for its premier location, bespoke services, exquisite accommodations,…
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Mineta San José International Airport Director, John Aitken, issued a statement today honoring the life and legacy of former Secretary of Transportation, Norman Y. Mineta.…
Frequent-flyer programs increase the cost of business travel -
Airline frequent-flyer programs are a staple for air travel, particularly frequent business travelers, but do they add to the…
Carnival first cruise line in US to restart entire fleet -
With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of…
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Although most family vacations will not occur in the northern Hemisphere until June – August, May is the month when families plan their vacations. The family vacation…
Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards -
FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Spirit Airlines turns down JetBlue offer, favors Frontier -
In April, Spirit Airlines’ Board of Directors said that after speaking with financial and legal advisers, it believed…
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now -
United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…
The Philippines is the New Ultimate Medical Tourism Destination -
Slippers and shorts are a standard dress code in Hawaii. As a resident in the Aloha State for more than 30 years, this has…
First US state bans genderless option on birth certificates -
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new bill into law yesterday, banning a ‘genderless’ option on birth…
Nearly all applicants of US visas will have to provide information on their use of social media under the new rules adopted to enhance vetting of foreign nationals and to screen out…
Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.
According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year.
Florida, USA – Gianni Versace’s former home is now a luxury boutique hotel in South Beach, Miami. Follow the timeline on how Versace's former property has evolved.
CostSaver, operated by Trafalgar, is launching trips to the USA, Canada and Latin America for UK travellers in 2018.
The CostSaver product allows guests to travel to long haul destinations…
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