Delta Meltdown: Getting Worse Before it Gets Better Date: 2024-07-23 09:54:35 Order: 0 Delta’s still experiencing cancellations from the CrowdStike outage. The airline suffered a major system failure on 22JUL, with reports of pax sleeping on the floor at ATL. Airline
Princess Scraps Top Promised Deck Attractions on New Ship Date: 2024-07-23 09:54:00 Order: 0 Princess announced that three attractions on its newest ship, Sun Princess—the Rollglider, Coastal Climb, and Ropes Course—will never open. Cruise
Intrepid Travel is Making the Leap into Hotels Date: 2024-07-23 09:53:14 Order: 0 Intrepid has hired a senior exec from Accor to lead its expansion into the hotel biz. Glamping and eco-resorts are high on the list. Operators
Will the Luxury Travel Boom Remain the Gift That Keeps on Giving? Date: 2024-07-23 09:52:30 Order: 0 The luxury travel boom is projected to remain a significant and lucrative industry trend, focusing on ultra-premium experiences and personalized services. More News
Boeing Forecasts Airlines Need 2.4M New Pilots, Technicians & Crew By 2043 Date: 2024-07-23 09:51:56 Order: 0 Boeing says the industry will need 674,000 new pilots, 716,000 new technicians, 980,000 new flight attendants, and 44,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years. Airline
Aer Lingus Pilots Finally Accept New Pay Deal Date: 2024-07-23 09:51:15 Order: 0 Aer Lingus pilots have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new labour deal that will increase salaries by nearly 20% by the end of 2026. Airline
Solo Women Make up 14% of Female Tourism Market Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:26 Order: 0 Solo women make up 14% of the total female tourism market and growing. Their habits and preferences are influencing the culture of travel, with a focus on safety and well-being. Tourism
Tauck Intros ‘First of Its Kind’ Tech for River Cruise Groups Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:23 Order: 0 Tauck has launched an enhanced Content Experience aimed at boosting group sales of its river cruises, allowing advisors to customize details for specific sailings. Retail
Play Ball! Central Florida and Detroit Double Team T.O. Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:12 Order: 0 Central Florida and Detroit are two tourism regions definitely on the rise, with great new attractions and hotels. Central Florida has a new education program for advisors, and they’re... On the Town
WestJet Touts More Sun Capacity Than Any Other Canadian Airline Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:12 Order: 0 WestJet and Sunwing are asserting their broad presence this winter with 320 routes from across Canada. Increases in domestic, transborder and sun markets, with record capacity from... Airline
Paris Summer Olympics Feature Tahiti Surfing, Dudes Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:11 Order: 0 The 2024 Summer Olympics begin in Paris on 26JUL. But one of the events sure to garner the most television time will be taking place a half-world away in the South Pacific, considered the... On the Town
Biz Leaders Push for Required Development of Billy Bishop Airport Date: 2024-07-23 09:50:01 Order: 0 With PortsToronto’s lease at YTZ due to expire in 2033, business leaders in the city have signed an open letter that calls for sustained operation and development of the facility. More News
Travelport Says Consumers Dizzy from Too Many Choices Date: 2024-07-23 09:48:38 Order: 0 Heads Up: A new Travelport study finds consumers are overwhelmed and anxious by too much travel information. The message is, travel advisors come on down! More News
WestJet Inks Deal with Accelya for NDC Tech Date: 2024-07-22 11:30:20 Order: 0 WestJet will use the Accelya FLX platform for its NDC program. The platform is already in place with United, Delta, American and other airlines. Airline
Barcelona Will Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Pax Date: 2024-07-22 09:43:32 Order: 0 Barcelona's mayor warns of a “substantially” higher tourist tax without specifying the amount. The current tax for less than 12 hours visits is US$7.61 per day. Tourism
