The new expeditions will explore the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Marriott International Plans to Hire Over 3,000 Refugees in Europe, US
The hotel company plans to reach the goal by 2026. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Boeing Announces New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Dashboard Tool
by Donald Wood Last updated: 11:35 AM ET, Tue June 20, 2023 Boeing announced the launch of a new SAF Dashboard tool that tracks expected sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity over the next decade.Based on data collected by BloombergNEF, the dashboard aggregates total SAF capacity announcements by suppliers globally and can filter anticipated supply … [Read more...]
Finland Introduces World's First Phone-Free Island Destination
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 11:35 AM ET, Tue June 20, 2023 Finland’s island of Ulko-Tammio, which is located within the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, was made the world’s first phone-free tourist island. Travelers wanting to literally disconnect from their devices will find the rugged uninhabited island, with its interesting wildlife … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Introduces Utopia of the Seas
The new Oasis Class ship will debut next summer. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Europe Dealing with Flight Disruptions as Strikes Impact Air Travel
by Donald Wood Last updated: 9:25 AM ET, Tue June 20, 2023 Europe remains one of the most popular summer travel destinations for 2023, but potential strikes among security officers, air traffic controllers and pilots could impact travel through July and August.According to Reuters.com, the United Kingdom avoided potential issues early in the summer … [Read more...]
Two Planes Collide at Boston Airport
by Donald Wood Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Mon June 19, 2023 Officials from Boston Logan International Airport revealed that a United Airlines plane collided with a parked Delta Air Lines aircraft over the weekend.According to the New York Post, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the incident occurred at the Boston airport around 7:20 … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Helps Football Champion Break World Record
by Donald Wood Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Mon June 19, 2023 Royal Caribbean International announced that freestyle football world champion Liv Cooke set a new world record as part of an event aboard Symphony of the Seas.Cooke successfully landed 76 alternating crossovers, smashing the “Most Sit-down Alternating Crossovers with a Football in 30 seconds … [Read more...]
Summer To See Record Number of Transatlantic Flights From US to Europe
Travel advisors in particular are already well aware that the number of Americans traveling to Europe has absolutely skyrocketed this summer, with the United Kingdom taking the top spot among the most popular destinations in the region. Now, air travel intelligence company OAG (which stands for Official Airline Guide) has released an eye-opening market analysis of this summer season’s … [Read more...]
Family Fun in Europe on MSC World Europa
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Cruise Industry Clarifies Stance on Cannabis
They are known by different nicknames.The Heat. The Po-Po. Five-O. Cruise aficionados simply call them the cruise police.Now, major lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and even Disney Cruise Line have clarified their stance on cannabis and CBD.Simply put, if you sail from a United States port you must follow U.S. federal law. And right now, while there are many states that allow the … [Read more...]
Florida Offers One-of-a-Kind Experiences This Summer
There’s no doubt that the state of Florida is spectacular.As a peninsula, it offers some of the best beaches in the world. And smack dab in the middle of the state are the best amusement parks in the world.But the state of Florida has more to offer than just beaches and amusement parks.There are one-of-a-kind things to do, and the state plans to show them to you this summer if you choose to take … [Read more...]
Can Travel Advisors Sell Baseball in Las Vegas?
In the beginning, there’s going to be a novelty about all of this.A honeymoon period, if you will.Major League Baseball in Las Vegas? Who would have thought it? But the city took a huge step toward that when the state Senate agreed to fund $380 million toward the construction of a ballpark for the relocation of the Oakland franchise.But after that, it’s up to the travel advisors and the hotel … [Read more...]
The Most and Least Kid-Friendly US Airports
Upgraded Points recently released its study of the most and least kid-friendly airports in the country based on an array of factors, including family restrooms, play areas, average wait times, Wi-Fi speeds, and more. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruse Line Scraps Full Season of Calls to Popular Alaska Port
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced another change to its scheduled sailings.After skipping ports and changing itineraries and outright putting boats into dry dock, NCL has decided it will not visit the port of Valdez on its Alaskan itineraries for the remainder of the year.That covers three months' worth of cruises.The reasons are unknown, according to Cruise Hive. The cruises were scheduled … [Read more...]
Another Southwest Airlines Technical Issue Snarls Travel at Austin Airport
It was like a domino effect and not in a good way.Southwest Airlines appears to have been at fault with another technical snafu. The airline’s problem spilled over to other major airlines and caused massive delays at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday.Many people wound up missing their flights, and other airlines were inundated with people trying to rebook their flights.Dan Landson, … [Read more...]
Airline and Airport Associations at Odds Over Who Should Set Slot Regulations
Airplanes parked in their allotted airport slots. (Source: iStock/Getty Images E+/mbbirdy)Airline associations around the globe have called for world governments to safeguard the industry’s globally standardized airport slot regulations under the current Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) in order to ensure consistent, fair, and transparent dispensation of slots.Several organizations that … [Read more...]
New Study Reveals Americans' Summer Travel Plans
A new survey from Allianz Partners USA reveals how Americans plan to spend their summer vacations in 2023. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens 2025 Reservations
The cruise line’s ship will explore Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and the South Pacific. Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]
Delta Air Lines, LATAM Group Expand Routes Between North and South America
by Donald Wood Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, Fri June 16, 2023 Delta Air Lines and LATAM Group announced the addition of joint venture routes as the companies grow their combined network between North and South America.As part of the expanded partnership, LATAM Airlines Colombia will launch new daily service between Miami and Medellin, starting on … [Read more...]