Stuck at the Airport or Struck by the Travel Curse?
Sweaty palms at the airport? Has the light, now heavy, snow shower grounded your flight … again? If so, you may be one of the one in seven Americans that feel they’ve been struck by the “travel curse.” A new study looking at the travel experiences of some 2,000 Americans determined that 14 percent seem […]
Following the Money — Simplifying Payment Systems in Travel
As technology and banking become better bedfellows, new methods of thinking about the banking process have allowed such companies as ConnexPay to create newer, simpler and, often less expensive ways of processing transactions. This is especially true in the areas of travel and e-commerce. We sat down with Bob Kaufman, founder and CEO of ConnexPay, […]
How to Build a $Million Travel Business
Building a million dollar travel business is not unlike building a million dollar empire in any industry. It takes time, it takes a village. It takes grit. But in the travel business there are many paths to building revenue and sales. Avoya Travel released insights last week from its 2019 Wave Season Survey of top […]
Catching the Cannabis Wave in Travel
Cannabidiol or CBD, a hemp derivative emerging from recent relaxation of restrictions in marijuana laws in the U.S. and Canada, is now showing up in spas, on health shop shelves, in foods, teas, even lipsticks. A recent invitation to Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, CA came with a chance to experience a CBD massage […]
Airbnb-Style Vacation Rentals Boosting Markets for Agents
The U.S. private accommodations market is set to reach $36.6B this year with the proliferation of third-party home rental sites and the continued growth of market leaders, such as Airbnb and VRBO. In fact, in 2016, private accommodation grew 11%, nearly twice as fast as the total U.S. travel market. While growth is expected to […]
Latest Caribbean Hideaway Opens in Granada: Silversands
Luxury resorts in Grenada may be few and far between, but for this lush Caribbean island, that is about to change. The super luxurious Silversands will become Grenada’s latest and most luxurious resort with 40 decked out suites and nine stunning residences when phase one of the new development opens this month on Great Anse […]
Cruise Lines Offer Plenty of Reasons to Sail
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has been running a consumer campaign on why travelers should #ChooseCruise. The initiative has been featuring the latest information about cruise travel, the best deals and promotions as well as the cruise insights across the industry’s social platforms and offered travelers Five Reasons to #ChooseCruise:
Healthy Travel Hacks for Frequent Travelers
In this day of crowded skies and flash seat sale to destinations across the globe, people are traveling a lot – often more than they would like. This is especially true for business travelers and Baby Boomers. But for all that traveling studies show subtle rewards for it in the form of boosted productivity and […]
Adapt and Convert: Guide to Plugging in on the Road
By Christopher Elliott When John Gasink plugged his continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device into a power outlet at the Heidelberg Marriott Hotel, he was in for a shock. So were many of the hotel’s guests.
Overtourism or the Walking Dread?
Travel and tourism is a thing of inestimable value to most people. We dream of new places and save up diligently for these aspirational moments. But when does a walking tour turn into a nightmarish episode from The Walking Dead?
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