By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Airlines use frequent flyer miles – quite successfully, in fact – as an incentive for passengers to fly on their planes rather than on another carrier. But now, Delta is tossing that aside for one category, its lowest-fare Basic Economy. Any tickets booked in that class will not come with FF miles or count toward Medallion … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know To Travel To Switzerland This Summer
Fully Vaccinated Americans & Canadians Can Now Visit This Beautiful Country By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger This statement from Pascal Prinz, Director Canada for Switzerland Tourism, should alone send you to your closest to pull out your suitcase and start preparing for a trip to that beautiful country. "Hike and bike in the Swiss Alps, … [Read more...]
Switzerland Is Open To Fully Vaccinated North American Travelers On June 28
Travelers Can Once Again Visit The Alps, Lakes, Villages, Cities And, Yes, Wineries By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The Alps – as well as the lakes, rivers, cozy villages and bigger cities as well as a largely unknown wine country – are again within visitors' reach as Switzerland is back open for a large number of travelers. North Americans who … [Read more...]
Here’s The Latest On Travel To The UK And England’s Traffic Light System
Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19 Policies For Traveling To The United Kingdom Here is Everything you need to know about COVID-19 policies for traveling to the United Kingdom from Visit Britain. "The UK continues to move forward in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic with vaccine distribution, our ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and a … [Read more...]
American Express Launches 2021 Global Travel Trends Report
Global consumer survey reveals key trends indicating pent-up demand for travel, a readiness to plan for future trips, and the rise of the digital nomad NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE: AXP) released the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report today, which provides unique insight into consumer sentiment toward travel nearly one year after … [Read more...]
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas Reopening In December
Property Celebrates With Up To 20% Off Rooms Just in time for Christmas and New Year's Eve, the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will be reopening in December. Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, the hotel will accommodate weekend stays, Thursday through Monday, while the gaming floor will be open seven days a week. Upon opening, … [Read more...]
Bahamas Updated Travel And Entry Protocols For Travelers
COVID-19 Procedures Include Pre-Trip Negative Test Result, Applying For A Travel Visa And On-Island Testing Posted Nov. 1, 2020 If you want to go to the Bahamas, here's what you need to know in advance as it has updated its travel and entry protocols, effective Nov. 1. The Bahamas now requires all travelers to do the following: Obtain a COVID-19 RT PCR … [Read more...]
Innovation Will Be Key for Travel Recovery
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#sustainability--The travel industry experienced an existential crisis this year with real GDP growth at -4.8% in 2020, according to global market research company Euromonitor International. In its new report ‘Accelerating Travel Innovation after Coronavirus’ launching on November 9th, Euromonitor will explore how innovation will be key to … [Read more...]
United Airlines Adds Winter Flights To Mexico, The Caribbean & Latin America
Warm Weather Destinations A Priority To Lure Back Travelers In an effort to lure travelers from the cold and snow and get them flying again, United Airlines is adding winter flights to warm-weather destinations. The airline has eight new routes and is adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Starting in December, United will … [Read more...]
Hyatt and Genting Americas Announce Plans for Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York
New 400-room Hyatt Regency Hotel Set To Open In 2021 CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Genting Americas announced today plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2021, and will be an eight-story 400-room four-star hotel with … [Read more...]
Top 25 Source Countries For Medical Tourism, 2020 Report – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Medical Tourism - Top 25 Source Countries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Medical Tourism - top 25 global destinations examines why the top 25 source countries are where they are today. Global medical tourism is increasing annually. What is changing rapidly is each where medical tourists come from and why they … [Read more...]
Anyline: Winter Travel Chaos Can Be Avoided With Contactless ID Capture
VIENNA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A repeat of the travel chaos seen at Europe’s borders this summer can be avoided in spite of surging coronavirus cases, according to Anyline, an leading provider of contactless data capture technology. As countries prepare for an increase in border crossings during the winter holidays, the Austrian tech firm has launched Europe-wide driving licence … [Read more...]
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Feels Fresh, Yet Familiar
Annual event features fall fun, immersive music, thousands of pumpkins PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After being named by USA Today as the country’s best fall theme park event last year, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 25-Oct. 31) is back this season with several fresh changes that echo many of the same warm traditions that make this … [Read more...]
ender diagnostics and SWISS collaborate to test cabin crew for COVID-19
ender diagnostics to provide SARS-CoV-2 testing for all SWISS long-haul cabin crew SWISS is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of protection to keep its customers’ air travel as safe as possible US FDA clearance for ender MASS, enabling on-site and pop-up labs to operate rapid testing for COVID-19, anticipated in September 2020 BERN, … [Read more...]
Party Like a Rockstar: Take the Road Trip of a Lifetime on a Luxurious Celebrity Tour Bus for $18,500
Visit Utah and Wyoming national parks on tour buses used by Beyonce, Cher and Justin Timberlake CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s no surprise that COVID-19 has made road trips extremely popular this summer––representing, according to AAA, 97% of all vacations. And while Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t get away for a … [Read more...]
Hawaii Considering Loosening 14-Day Quarantine Rule For Visitors
A 'Resort Bubble' Would Allow Guests To Leave Their Rooms, But Not The Property By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel News Blogger In an move to give a little bump to tourism after having pretty much been shut down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Hawaiian Islands are considering a loosening of the restrictions to visitors. The Big Island is … [Read more...]
JetBlue Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2020 financial results on July 28th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the call will be available on JetBlue's investor relations website at the following web … [Read more...]
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Show Initial Signs of Recovery in May
Domestic Trips Gain Traction With Slower Growth for International Travel ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today released data showing that ARC-accredited travel agencies experienced a 69% month-over-month increase in net sales from April to May 2020, showing preliminary signs of air travel recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year-over-year net … [Read more...]
Barbuda Ocean Club Establishes First Permanent Sea Turtle Monitoring Program on Barbuda
2019 Annual Report Just Released CODRINGTON, Barbuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barbuda Ocean Club, a private resort and community on Barbuda in the West Indies, has established the island’s first permanent sea turtle monitoring program. The program released its 2019 annual report this week. Led by acclaimed environmental scientist and Barbuda Ocean Club’s chief environmental … [Read more...]
Virgin Voyages Announces ‘Voyage Well’ Industry-Leading Comprehensive Health Plan for Brand New Ship
Innovative health protocols include fresh air in all public spaces, industry-leading virus neutralizing air filters, virtual queues, reduced ship capacity, regular virus testing for Crew, thermal monitoring cameras and leading partnerships with AtmosAir Solutions and EcoLab PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering … [Read more...]
JetBlue Will Add 30 New Routes, Launch Mint® at Newark
New Flying Will Support Revenue Recovery in Leisure Markets Showing Strength in Current Environment, Bring the JetBlue Experience and Low Fares to More Customers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$JBLU #JetBlueMint--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it is adding Jeto serve customers in markets where leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel is showing some signs … [Read more...]
Global Luxury Travel Market: 2012-2019 Review, 2020 Estimations, and 2021-2027 Projections – COVID-19 Updated – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Luxury Travel - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Luxury Travel market worldwide will grow by a projected US$400.8 Billion, during the analysis period, driven by a revised compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of … [Read more...]
Hilton CleanStay Brings New Standard of Cleanliness Worldwide in Time for Summer Travel
New Program with Lysol-Dettol Maker RB Begins Rolling Out on June 15 MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next week, Hilton will begin a worldwide roll-out of a new program to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to Hilton properties. Hilton CleanStay, created in collaboration with Lysol and Dettol maker RB and Mayo Clinic, includes new procedures to … [Read more...]
Worldwide Cruise Ship Operators Market Study 2020 – Analyse Industry Trends – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Cruise Ship Operators (GLOBAL) - Industry Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides a detailed overview of the global cruise ship operators market and delivers a comprehensive individual analysis on the top 90 companies, including P&O FERRIES DIVISION HOLDINGS LIMITED, STENA LINE B.V. … [Read more...]
MGM Resorts Shuts Down Las Vegas Buffets; Caesars Entertainment Remains Open
Mayor Carolyn Goodman Respects But Opposes Coronavirus Precaution If you want a taste of an iconic part of Las Vegas – a casino buffet – then you will have to go someplace other than one of the MGM properties to get one. In an anti-coronavirus measure, MGM Resorts International has temporarily closed all its buffets. The company has seven casinos on the Strip: ARIA, … [Read more...]
Tainted Water Doesn’t Taint Carnival Celebration In Rio
Fat Tuesday Still A Big Party In Brazil The Carnival party is now history in Brazil – as well as in several other locations around the world – and in Rio a case of tainted drinking water did little to taint the annual celebration. A "safe" organism has caused water that is cloudy and smells like clay, causing people to drink only bottled water. The State Company of … [Read more...]
Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Hits Near Mammoth Mountain Day After Christmas
Skiers And Snowboarders Should Be On Alert This Popular Holiday Weekend By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Ski Resorts Blogger A 4.0 earthquake hit near the popular California ski resort of Mammoth Mountain the day after Christmas. It was centered at Tom's Place, which between the towns of Mammoth and Bishop on Highway 395. It happened at a time when many … [Read more...]
L.A. To Vegas High-Speed Train To Start Construction In 2020
Virgin Trains USA Building Track That Roll Right to The Las Vegas Strip By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A high-speed train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is not only in the works but will be on the rails in the very near future. It will initially go from Victorville to the LV Strip and could be start carrying passengers in 2023. Virgin … [Read more...]
The Park Hyatt Brand Celebrates Debut of Park Hyatt Kyoto
The 70-room luxury guesthouse in Japan’s ancient capital offers a journey of discovery through refined cultural and culinary experiences CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Kyoto. Set in the heart of this noble city with centuries of history and heritage, Park Hyatt Kyoto unfolds a journey of discovery with … [Read more...]
American Airlines Launches Non-Stop Service To Key West & Florida Keys
Saturday Flights From Beantown To The Conch Republic From chowder to conch fritters, Quincy Market to Mallory Square and the old pubs and clubs of Boston to the, well, pubs and clubs of the Conch Republic. American Airlines now flies from Boston to Key West and the Florida Keys. The airline has announced a new seasonal weekly service on Saturdays nonstop between … [Read more...]
Rosario Dawson Stars in New Hilton Campaign Encouraging Travel to Puerto Rico
Hilton’s 'Carry On Puerto Rico' Reminds Travelers To Get To The Island And Its Hotels And Resorts Are Ready With New Renovations And Great Locations MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton announced today the launch of an inspirational campaign intended to encourage travel to the island of Puerto Rico. “Carry On Puerto Rico,” features actress Rosario Dawson, whose family hails … [Read more...]
City of Tampere: a Total of 57 Entries Submitted to the Viinikanlahti International Urban Ideas Competition in Tampere
TAMPERE, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CityOfTampere--A total of 57 proposals were submitted by the set time limit to the Viinikanlahti international urban ideas competition in Tampere, launched in May 2019. The jury will select a maximum of six competition entries to the next phase. All designs equipped with a pseudonym can be viewed on the competition website. The winner of the … [Read more...]
CWT Research Reveals Positives Significantly Outweigh Negatives at Work and at Home When Traveling for Business
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research by CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, shows that business travelers feel that positives outweigh negatives at work (92%) and at home (82%) when traveling for business. Travelers from the Americas are the most enthusiastic at 94% and 86% respectively, followed by travelers from Asia Pacific at 93% and 84%, and Europe at 89% and … [Read more...]
Hyatt And San Francisco International Airport Proudly Announce Opening Of Grand Hyatt At SFO
SFO’s Only On-Airport Hotel Brings Elevated Experiences To ‘The City by the Bay’ CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced the opening of Grand Hyatt at SFO, which is now accepting guests. As the only on-airport hotel at San Francisco International Airport, the $237 million luxury hotel sits on … [Read more...]
Hyatt Announces the Opening of Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
The opening marks the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland as part of Hyatt’s fastest growing lifestyle brand CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland, managed by Hodson Bay Group. Located in The Liberties, one of Dublin’s most … [Read more...]
Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Cairo West
The hotel will mark the return of the Hyatt brand to Egypt’s capital city of Cairo CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with ALDAU Development group for a Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo. Hyatt Regency Cairo West, set to open in the last quarter of 2020, will mark the return of … [Read more...]
Hyatt Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release third quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, after market close, followed by a conference call on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Participants may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call, which … [Read more...]
Republic Airways LIFT Academy Hosts LIFT Off to Celebrate Girls in Aviation Day
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Embraer--On Saturday, Oct. 5, Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy will host its inaugural LIFT Off, Females Who Fly Leadership Summit for middle school and high school girls to inspire confidence and introduce them to opportunities in STEM careers, particularly within aviation. Female executives and pilots from Republic, … [Read more...]
Philip Morris International Celebrates the First Smoke-Free Culture Certified Island in the World
LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today celebrates Astypalea (Greece), the first Smoke-Free Culture certified island in the world. The Greek island has successfully built a culture where people are encouraged to remove cigarette smoke from their lives. The island received the Smoke-Free Culture certification from … [Read more...]
Interval International Affiliates Resort on the West Coast of Sicily
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services, welcomed the vacation ownership component of Villa Ridente Club, a beachfront resort in Sicily, Italy. Situated on the west coast of the island, the property overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the Aeolian Islands. “The family-friendly resort combines Sicily’s sunny climate, … [Read more...]
Blue Ribbon Task Force Releases Report on UAS Mitigation at Airports
Recommends U.S. and Canadian lawmakers appropriate targeted funds to federal aviation agencies, and extend interdiction authority to trained state and local law enforcement agencies LOS ANGELES & OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the Blue Ribbon Task Force on UAS Mitigation at Airports released its report on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration, detection, … [Read more...]
Fast Growing Travel Company, Luxury Escapes, Launches Presence in the U.S.
Australian Company Brings Curated Luxury Vacation Packages to Wanderlust Americans SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxury Escapes, the Australian travel brand that has transformed the luxury travel landscape by changing the way travelers book, save and experience luxury travel, is expanding its presence in the United States and Canada. A complimentary members-only platform, … [Read more...]
Global Travel Industry Sales to Reach Near USD3 Trillion By 2024
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#megatrends--The global travel industry is expected to reach close to USD3 trillion and grow by 3.3% by 2024, according to new research released by the global market research company Euromonitor International. Online travel sales will account for the largest share at 52%, with mobile sales representing a quarter of all travel bookings as the … [Read more...]
WEX Expands Payment Portfolio with Italian Worldwide Hotel Link
Worldwide Hotel Link appoints WEX as its dedicated payments partner LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, today announced it has added Italy’s Worldwide Hotel Link (WHL) to its European customer portfolio, handling its global supplier payments programme. WHL, an online travel services wholesaler, provides an … [Read more...]
Acclaimed Tastemaker Kerrin Laz To Create Extraordinary Wine Program At Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission, San Francisco
Private Residences Showcase New Standard of Luxury Living With Unprecedented Experiences and Access to the Wine and Art Worlds SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Seasons Private Residence at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Kerrin Laz to lead a unique wine program at the forthcoming luxury residential project in San … [Read more...]
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation Announces Appointment of Ahmad M. Wardak as Chief Marketing Officer and Susan J. Saturday as Chief Administrative Officer
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) ("Bluegreen Vacations" or the “Company") announced today that Ahmad M. Wardak, who has been with the Company for 16 years, has been appointed Executive Vice President (“EVP”) and Chief Marketing Officer, and that Susan Saturday is returning to the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief … [Read more...]
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA Opens on Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Designed in a Traditional Japanese Style to Provide Guests with Rest and Inspiration OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA will open on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 as the first hotel of the new brand with the concept of "rest" and "inspire”. The guest rooms are based on the theme "OSAKA Japanese Style" with the three color schemes "plum," … [Read more...]
Facedrive Inc. Announces Grant of Options and RSUs
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#FDGiveback--Facedrive Inc. (the “Corporation” or “Facedrive”) (TSX-V: FD) announces that it has granted to each of its independent directors, being Hamilton Jeyaraj, Paul Zed, William Kanters and Jay Wilgar: (i) 16,606 stock options (“Options”), 9,058 of which will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Corporation (a “Common … [Read more...]
Emerging Trends, Drivers and Challenges in the Sports Tourism Market 2019 – 2023 | Technavio
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ConsumerDiscretionary--The global sports tourism market size is poised to grow by USD 6,120 billion during 2019-2023, according to a new report by Technavio, progressing at a CAGR of 36% during the forecast period. Read the 144-page research report with TOC on "Sports Tourism Market Analysis Report by product (soccer tourism, cricket tourism, … [Read more...]
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Collaborates with The National Noh Theatre to Introduce Japan’s Noh Culture to the World
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#art--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event and exhibition of the Japanese traditional performing art called “Noh” from September 27 to November 27, 2019. This exhibition is held in cooperation with The National Noh Theatre and marks the fourth time that … [Read more...]
Harris Williams Advises Stirling Square Capital Partners on the Pending Sale of Siblu Villages to Naxicap Partners
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it is advising Stirling Square Capital Partners (Stirling Square) on the pending sale of Siblu Villages (Siblu) to Naxicap Partners. Siblu is a leading owner-occupied holiday park operator in France. The transaction is being led by Ed Arkus of the Harris … [Read more...]
CrowdRiff Ranked 40th of 400 on The Globe and Mail List of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdRiff, the leading visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands, is ranked 40th on the inaugural Report on Business list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. CrowdRiff earned its spot on the list of 400 companies based on three years of revenue growth of 1,274%. “Since launching five years ago, our company has grown to become a … [Read more...]
Cedar Fair Executives to Participate in the B. Riley FBR Consumer & Media Conference October 3rd in New York City; Webcast Available
SANDUSKY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, announced today it will participate in the B. Riley FBR 5th Annual Consumer & Media Conference on Thursday, October 3, 2019, in New York City. The presentation will begin at 8 a.m. EDT. Richard Zimmerman, Cedar … [Read more...]
Silver Airways Continuing Bahamas Relief Efforts
Flights to Nassau, George Town, Governor’s Harbour, Bimini and North Eleuthera Fully Operational Airline providing extended waivers for travel to Freeport, Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, including flight changes to anywhere Silver Airways flies FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silver Airways, who has already completed numerous flights carrying needed supplies to the … [Read more...]
Igloo Hosts Ultimate Wine Weekend Getaway Giveaway
One Lucky Winner and Three Friends Will Spend a Weekend in Sonoma, California KATY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#California--Igloo unveiled the ultimate wine weekend giveaway for wine lovers everywhere. Igloo is offering a grand prize getaway for one lucky winner and three friends for a three-day, two-night relaxing getaway trip to wine country, Sonoma, California. To learn more … [Read more...]
Condor Airlines To Continue To Fly Despite Thomas Cook’s Insolvency
Government Asked To Come To Aid Of 65-Year-Old Airline German leisure airline Condor Airlines will continue operations despite its parent company's filing for insolvency. Media reports have it asking for government assistance to keep flying. Condor's planes had been maintained by the Group Maintenance Organisation (GMO) of the Thomas Cook Group … [Read more...]
It’s Time For The U.S. To End These Silly Travel Restrictions To Cuba
Trump's Cutting Off Of Cruise Ships Hurts Americans As Much As Cubans By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Get over it, America. It's time put an to end all the travel restrictions to Cuba. President Trump has trumped Obama's attempts to open up travel to Cuba by banning cruise ships from visiting the island nation. This will cut off American money … [Read more...]
See What American Airlines Says About Grounding Boeing 737 MAX Fleet
Airline Makes This Statement To Frequent Flyers By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger American Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX planes, and has issued a statement to its frequent flyers. Here is that statement, sent via e-mail: A message from American Airlines Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded all … [Read more...]
Bahamas Not Safe For Travel, Says U.S. State Department Warning
Crime And Unregulated Jet Ski Operations Throw Up Red Flags In This One-Time James Bond Paradise By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Nassau in the Bahamas. Sounds so James Bond-ish. But don't go there in search of "Thunderball" because it is now an undesirable place to visit, according to the U.S. State Department. In March, it issued a warning … [Read more...]
It May Soon Cost You To Drive On Lombard Street In San Francisco
Iconic Curvy Road Is A Top Tourist Attraction By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the free landmarks of San Francisco may not be free anymore. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority officials are considering charging people to drive Lombard Street, the steep, crooked street high above Fisherman’s Wharf that’s one of the top … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: USS Arizona Memorial Still Closed; Reopening Update
Popular Pearl Harbor Tourist Attraction To Resume In March By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The USS Arizona Memorial, one of the top tourism sites on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has been closed since last May but may be reopening soon to visitors. According to the National Park Service, which runs the historic memorial, it could re-open in … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Hawaii Hotels Strike Affects Waikiki Bars & Restaurants
Bars & Restaurants Are Dark At All Sheraton Properties By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A strike of hotel workers has closed several of the bars and restaurants along Waikiki Beach. RumFire in the Sheraton and the Mai Tai bar at the Royal Hawaiian – which makes the finest Mai Tais in Hawaii and perhaps the entire South Pacific – as well as … [Read more...]
Trump Doesn’t Want Americans To Travel To Cuba
President Reverses Many Of Obama's Policies On Visiting The Island Nation By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Saying he was “completely canceling” the “terrible and misguided deal” that opened up Americans traveling to Cuba, President Trump announced he would tighten travel restrictions for U.S. citizens to that country. “Effective immediately, I am … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta Says No Tourists Involved In Kidnapping
Tourism Board Releases Statement On Restaurant Incident The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has declared that "no tourist was involved or affected" in the early-morning kidnapping of as many as 16 people at an upscale restaurant. The Mexican resort sent out the following statement to media: "The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board deeply regrets the events that occurred this … [Read more...]
U.S. Customs & Border Patrol Announces Visa Waiver Program Changes
ESTA Electronic Travel Authorization Receives Enhancements The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced additional enhancements to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), as part of its Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). As part of the implementation, an updated ESTA application form is now … [Read more...]
U.S. Customs Expands Global Entry Program For U.K. Citizens
Trusted Travler Status Speeds Entry Into America's Airports The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an expansion of the Global Entry program for citizens of the United Kingdom. CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske announced it at the World Travel Market in London. Global Entry, a CBP Trusted Traveler Program, allows for expedited clearance of pre-approved, … [Read more...]
U.S. Customs Using Apps To Speed Travelers Entry Into The USA
Smart Phone Technology To Speed Up Wait Times At Airports The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CPB) is embracing technology – and smart phone apps in particular – to speed travelers' entrry into the USA. The goal is to reduce the wait times so you can get to enjoy the many great things in Ameirca, one of which is not waiting in lines at customs. “This summer, … [Read more...]