Opinion

Sandals Resorts: #backtohappy

Those daydreams of catching a flight, sipping on tropical cocktails, sunbathing on white-sand beaches, and enjoying the luxuries of total privacy are finally coming true — and it all began with Sandals Grande Antigua. A singular, but bold reopening that served as a beacon of hope for the future of travel. Sandals Resorts #backtohappy isn’t just […]

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Opinion

The Empire State Building announces details of its holiday festivities

The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the details of its annual holiday festivities. Guests who purchase tickets to visit the world-famous 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories will see more than just the iconic views. This holiday season take Lonely Planet’s recommendation and visit the Empire State Building’s Observatory ranked New York City’s #1 attraction. […]

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Hawaii one of Top 10 Safest States to spend Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is usually a time for big family gatherings filled with food, celebrations and reflections on all that we have to be grateful for. In 2020, though, things will be different for many Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to minimize virus transmission and promote safety, families and friends may opt for smaller, […]

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Most Americans planning to travel domestically during holiday season

The findings of the Holiday/2021 Travel Sentiment Survey which surveyed 1,138 U.S. travelers between October 26 and November 5, 2020 on their upcoming travel plans and preferences, were released today. According to the findings, 74% of U.S. travelers who indicated they would be traveling in 2020 are planning to travel during the upcoming holiday season.  The average […]

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Opinion

Thailand: Red Tape Guillotine

The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) of Thailand. The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is leading on the Regulatory Guillotine project, which will make doing business in Thailand easier. The Guillotine Project is a fast track way of reviewing laws […]

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St. Maarten Dutch and French Tourism Offices join forces

The Office de Tourisme de Saint Martin and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau jointly created and launched a destination video that is intended to inspire and welcome visitors. The short clip captures the beauty and diversity of the island, highlighting nationals, activities, places to visit and importantly, the culture of the island to showcase local […]

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Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will be offering food and beverages in Economy Class in 2021

In the near future, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will be offering g their customers a new range of services in Economy Class. Starting in spring 2021, passengers on short and medium-haul routes will be able to purchase a broad selection of high-quality foods and beverages on board to suit their needs. High quality standards […]

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Lufthansa Group to be first to implement Star Alliance biometrics and usher in a touchless customer experience at airports

Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has completed development of an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines.  The Star Alliance Biometrics platform advances the vision of Star Alliance member airlines of delivering a seamless customer journey, while […]

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Travelport expands relationship with Voyages a la Carte’s Agencia Global

Travelport today announced that Agencia Global, the business-to-business platform of one of Canada’s premiere full-service travel wholesalers, Voyages à La Carte, has signed a new multi-year agreement that significantly expands its existing relationship with Travelport. Agencia Global decided to move more of its business to Travelport for access to relevant Air India content and a […]

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