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Ukraine War Hits Russia’s Travel And Tourism Industry
Europe and Russia are tightening a lot over travelling within the region since the ‘special military operation’ began late February 2022. Long before that, it was the coronavirus pandemic that controlled travel and tourism for two years. Now the situation for travel and tourism business is still tightening as the United States and European visa…
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Gabe Hiatt named travel editor
Announcement from Executive Features Editor Ben Williams, Deputy Features Editors Hank Stuever and Amanda Finnegan: We are excited to announce the promotion of Gabe Hiatt to Travel Editor. In this role, he will lead our travel news and service coverage to empower readers to become smarter travelers. As deputy travel editor for more than two…
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Visit McAllen Celebrates City’s Attractions During National Tourism & Travel Week, May 20th
McAllen is kicking off the celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. This year’s theme is “TRAVEL. Images Source: visitmcallen.com for illustration purposes Texas Border Business – Advertisement – McALLEN, Texas – McAllen is kicking off the celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. This year’s theme is “TRAVEL. Powering the Economy. Connecting America,” highlighting the…
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US Summer Travel Boom: Be Prepared for Busy Airport Security
The travel industry is bracing for a record-breaking summer season, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipating a surge in passenger volumes at airports nationwide. This year, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the travel rush, with Friday, May 24th predicted to be the busiest day for security screenings. From May 23rd to May 29th, TSA…
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These Comfortable, Discrete Earplugs Turn the Noise Down on Loudest Parts of Traveling
Complete noise cancellation is another thing I’ve never been all that interested in. It’s always better to be aware of your surroundings when traveling — for hearing passing cars, sirens, something calling your name over a loudspeaker because you’re close to missing your flight, etc. The Everyday Earplugs soften, not silence. The general din of…
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6 Tips For Safe Travel During Severe Weather
Traveling during severe weather can be nerve-wracking, as travel delays and safety risks may occur. Several steps can help you prepare for inclement weather and seek shelter at various destinations. Use Travel Weather Apps Downloading a travel-friendly weather app can provide forecasts and weather alerts for your destination and route. Below are four of the…
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Corporate and International Travel Drove Earnings This Quarter
The recent earnings seasons provided a glimpse into how the largest publicly traded travel companies are faring. So what are the main takeaways from earnings season? And which companies emerged as big winners? Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill and Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi joined Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko to discuss…
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Week in Review: Mixed Signals to Start 2024, Travel Marketing Tools
Travel Agent’s “Travel Trends & Advisor Insight Report” for Q1 2024 revealed some mixed signals regarding the state of the travel industry. Some “negatives” included the number of advisors who reported their sales were up for the quarter over the same period the previous year, as well as the percentage of respondents who said they…
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InteleTravel, Royal Caribbean Award Over 450 ASTA Memberships
InteleTravel announced that its partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has led to more than 450 top-selling travel advisors in its network to be awarded with scholarships towards a membership to the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). This collaboration marks the first time a host agency and travel supplier have joined forces to offer ASTA…
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Memorial Day Weekend Travel Forecast For Ohio
(ONN) – A lot of Ohioans will be traveling for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 1.7 million Ohioans are expected to leave town for the unofficial start of summer. That’s according to new data from AAA Ohio. They expect Memorial Day weekend to be the third busiest on record for Ohio. Most people will…
