Delta is Creating a New Category of 'Premium Lounges' Date: 2024-02-12 10:48:04 Order: 0 Delta’s new "premium lounges" opening in NYC, LAX and BOS this June will differ from Sky Clubs and offer "separate products with separate features.” Airline
SITA: Technology Making Air Travel Industry More Sustainable Date: 2024-02-12 10:45:30 Order: 0 With industry ambitions to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, airlines and airports are adopting digital tools such as AI to reduce their carbon footprint. Airline
2 Female Inuit Pilots Made History Flying Together. They Hope it's a Start Date: 2024-02-12 10:44:21 Order: 0 "It's something that I've been waiting for for a long time — to have two female Inuit pilots up front. So I was excited for this day to come," said Air Inuit pilot Melissa Haney. Airline
Remember Jetsgo? The Story of Short-Lived Canadian Low-Cost Carrier Date: 2024-02-12 10:43:44 Order: 0 Jetsgo had grown so much that at its eventual demise in the mid-2000s, it had become Canada's third-largest airline, serving 19 destinations across the country. Airline
Cruise Line Website Traffic Spiking this Wave Season: Similarweb Date: 2024-02-12 10:43:18 Order: 0 According to Similarweb, Holland America's online traffic surged by 49%, Royal Caribbean saw a 22% boost in January, and Celebrity experienced a 31.7% increase over the past year. Cruise
The Return of the Cruise—Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z and Icon of the Seas Date: 2024-02-12 10:42:39 Order: 0 Cruises are having a big moment—more travellers are expected to set sail in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, driven largely by TikTok and Gen Z passengers. Cruise
Jamaica says Visitor Arrivals are Booming Date: 2024-02-12 10:41:57 Order: 0 According to officials, tourism to Jamaica topped 4 million last year, a new record for the Caribbean island. Tourism
4 Mexican Beaches Among Lonely Planet’s 100 Best in the World Date: 2024-02-12 10:41:20 Order: 0 In its 2024 edition, Lonely Planet has determined four Mexican beaches to be among the best in the world, including Holbox and Tulum. Tourism
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Travel Trade: North American Total Solar Eclipse on 08APR Date: 2024-02-12 10:40:37 Order: 0 A total solar eclipse will cross Mexico, US, and Canada on 08APR and many excursions are already booked, and hotels in the viewing zone are in high demand. Tourism
Why Ambergris Caye, Belize is the Caribbean Capital of Overwater Bars Date: 2024-02-12 10:40:04 Order: 0 San Pedro has more overwater bars than anywhere else in the Caribbean, all connected via wooden docks to the “mainland.” Tourism
Strict Capacity Limits Immediately Return to Disney, Guests Now Refused Entry Date: 2024-02-12 10:38:43 Order: 0 Guests wishing to visit Disneyland Paris are given a visitor card as a temporary capacity control measure. It has to be returned upon exit to keep track of numbers. Hotels/Resorts
Code Yellow: Canada Issues “High Degree of Caution” Advisories for Europe Date: 2024-02-12 09:54:55 Order: 0 The Canadian government’s travel advisory site has been updated in the past 10 days or so to include warnings about terrorism threats and crime in several major European destinations... More News
Traveltek Appoints James Martindale as Head of North America Date: 2024-02-12 09:10:26 Order: 0 Traveltek announced the appointment of James Martindale as Head of North America. Martindale will report to Rebecca Esterhuizen, SVP of North America and LATAM, and focus on driving further... People
Gwen Stefani Named as Godmother of Carnival’s Jubilee Date: 2024-02-09 10:15:43 Order: 0 Singer Gwen Stefani will act as godmother of Carnival’s new ship: Carnival Jubilee. The ceremony will take place in Galveston, Texas, on 24FEB. Cruise
Flair Airlines CEO Foresees More Domestic Travel, Shorter Trips this Year Date: 2024-02-09 10:15:07 Order: 0 Flair’s CEO Stephen Jones is forecasting stronger demand for domestic trips this year as “affordable travel” becomes a more realistic option for Canadians. Airline
