American Airlines’ laser focus on direct distribution — and its failed attempt to drag travel agencies toward NDC bookings — will cost the airline $1.5 billion...
Yeoh Siew Hoon So how do you go from singing with Ringo Starr on his “Vertical Man” album to managing Buzz Aldrin, the second man to...
Intrepid Travel is venturing into lodging with an acquisition strategy that aims to improve the way its travelers experience hotels and accommodations on Intrepid trips. Intrepid...
Jamie Biesiada After a career in the travel industry spanning more than 40 years, AAA Travel senior vice president Paula Twidale will retire at the end...
Richard Turen As I noted in my previous column, two agents I respect a great deal suggested that I should use this space to address more...
Pleasant Holidays has released its newest digital sales brochure for the Caribbean, showcasing more than 300 hotels and resorts on 24 islands; cruise vacations; tours, excursions...
Jamie Biesiada New York-based Embark Beyond has hired Annie Fitzsimmons as its editor in chief of special projects and content. “You need new ways to reach...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — While Splash Mountain was a fan favorite at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for years, travel advisors say its retheming to...
The Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA) has largely stayed out of the headlines in recent years, but the 60-year-old organization said that it has never...
Most CEOs plan to increase their travel budgets this year, as the C-suite sees business travel as valuable not only for revenue generation but for employee...
Tour company Intrepid Travel aims to accelerate its expansion into hotels with the hire of Celine Hurelle. Celine Hurelle Hurelle, a 24-year veteran at Accor, will...
Since April 2023, InteleTravel has acquired corporate-focused consortium Hickory Global Partners, events company McVeigh Global Meetings & Events and, most recently, U.K.-based tour operator Major Travel....