Gordy Silverman, the senior director of industry education at Unique Vacations and a longtime advocate for travel agent education who helped develop Sandals Resorts’ Certified Sandals Specialist program, died July 24 following a brief battle […]
No matter how courts rule, cruise lines intend to follow CDC guidance
Cruise lines will comply with CDC rules and regulations in Florida, despite the most recent court ruling that makes the CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) a suggestion rather than an order on ships operating from […]
Hard to say 'arrivederci' to Rome's Hotel Vilon
After a three-train journey complete with screaming children and a midafternoon transfer in Italy’s summer heat, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to land than the Hotel Vilon. Just a quick taxi ride […]
Italy to require Covid-19 'pass' for many activities
ROME (AP) — With daily Covid-19 cases sharply rising again, Italy will soon require people to have passes reflecting their health status to access gyms, museums, movie theaters, the inside of restaurants and other venues. […]
See the stars: Discover the best stargazing sites in the UK
Space X confirms deployment of 60 Starlink satellites We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd […]
Airports in U.S. West dealing with shortage of jet fuel
A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West. In Nevada, state and federal lawmakers said they are […]
U.S. hotel occupancy keeps rising
U.S. hotel occupancy continues to tick upward, with STR reporting that the nationwide occupancy reached its highest level since October 2019 for the week ending July 17, topping out at 71%. Among the Top 25 […]
ASTA offering an online diversity and inclusion master class
ASTA has partnered with the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative (BTT) to create online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Master Class. ASTA members can enroll in the three-part educational series for $159. For nonmembers, […]
Cruise: Azamara Quest ship leaves River Clyde after year-long pandemic stint
Azamara cruises: Guided tour of luxury Journey cruise vessel We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and […]
Ryanair promise ‘great value for holidays this year’- ticket prices ‘below’ 2019 levels
Ryanair: Financial officer predicts surge in passengers We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties […]