Travel Agent is in Jamaica this week for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace. What’s of note? The Caribbean ended 2023 with tourism arrivals on par with the full year of 2019—its high-water mark. As for the first half of 2024 so far, arrivals are up 20 percent over last…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Owners of a Chicago travel agency that specializes in gay group vacations around the world are ensuring their clients know about a recent warning from the U.S. State Department. The State Department issued a global security alert about potential terror attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click…

More Videos According to AAA, nearly 44 million people will be traveling for the holiday weekend, the second busiest travel volume day since 2005. Author: kgw.com Published: 4:34 PM PDT May 21, 2024 Updated: 4:34 PM PDT May 21, 2024

Las Vegas(KLAS)-Travel demand has been soaring, and long holiday weekends like Memorial Day create the perfect windows for getaways. Sarah Kopit, Skift Editor-In-Chief shares tips for traveling during peak times. This Memorial Day weekend will be a major one for air travel and especially road trips. We haven’t seen travel numbers like these in almost…

Frequent flying dads have seen it all in their travels. If you want to surprise him with a gift that will improve his work trips or give him something more to look forward to when he returns home, here are some interesting Father’s Day gift ideas at all price ranges. Or if you’re feeling lucky,…

Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to be vigilant. Here’s what to know. This June, as many travelers make plans to attend Pride Month events around the world, including New York City’s giant parade on June 30, security concerns are casting a…

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -This Memorial Day Weekend is the first big travel holiday for the airport’s new and improved ticketing area. “This is the first holiday that we’ve had since we’ve opened our ticketing hall back in April,” says Nicolle Staten, Reno Tahoe Airport Public Affairs. “So you might have experienced some tight quarters in…

Jan Dougherty Memorial Day weekend is a big travel holiday. But if you’re planning a trip with a loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, it means thinking outside the box. An expert discusses what to consider. Jan Dougherty is the president of TravALZ, as in travel-Alzheimer’s. Dougherty says it’s still possible…

BALTIMORE — A big part of what makes Maryland’s tourism enterprise successful is the hospitality industry and the people behind it.  Women in hospitality met Tuesday at the American Visionary Art Museum to share why they are the heartbeat that drives.  The first Women of Hospitality Conference, a day of discussion, growth and empowerment, took…

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Travel this Memorial Day weekend could hit record levels and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are suggesting international border travelers to apply for online tourist permits. Laredo enacts drought contingency plans Applications can be made on the CBP One app. “With summer travel around the corner, the port encourages…