Category Archives: Parade World
Top Travel Technology Leaders Honored at 2019 Travvy Awards
Travel technology continues to be a fascinating and rapidly evolving space, one in which barely a day goes by without the announcement of an exciting new development designed to improve the overall travel experience. From apps designed to customize and
Winter Storm Gia Hampers Travel With Road Closures, Flight Delays
Update: January 14, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. ET Winter Storm Gia forced approximately 1,500 flight cancellations across the U.S. over the weekend but those issues are beginning to clear up Monday morning, with flight-tracking website FlightAware.com reporting just 170 cancellations
Runaway Cruise Ship Strikes New York Bridges
After being dislodged from their moorings by heavy ice sheets, eight vessels, including a cruise ship and a restaurant barge, hit a few bridges on the Hudson River in New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation tweeted:
White House is Reviewing the Travel Ban to North Korea
Travel to North Korea is a no-go for American citizens right now thanks to a travel ban instituted last year, however, that may soon change. The White House announced today that they are reviewing travel restrictions to North Korea. They
Cruise Line Offers Free Buffet to Federal Employees
We are currently in the longest government shutdown in history, and while many in the travel industry are pressuring lawmakers to end the shutdown, some are offering a helping hand in the meantime. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is providing a
Four Signature Epcot Festivals Welcome Guests to Disney World in 2019
WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors booking family trips in 2019 should look into the events offered by Disney’s Epcot this year.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the arts, flowers, food, music,
State Department Warns Americans About Traveling to China
The US State Department issued a travel advisory today warning Americans to exercise increased caution when visiting China due to what it called arbitrary enforcement of local laws and special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals. The new advisory notes that
Top Family Destinations from Villas of Distinction
Villas of Distinction, a 2019 Travvy Award winner for Best Villa Rental Company, offers travelers one-of-a-kind luxury escapes in the most coveted destinations around the globe. There’s a unique villa experience to suit every type of traveler and event, whether
Knysna, South Africa's Adventure Capital
One of the most popular areas in the Rainbow Nation, South Africa is the country’s Garden Route, which stretches for hundreds of miles along the southwestern coastline. The area is vast, with many picturesque cities along the highway. We chose
WATCH: Mark Murphy's Top Presidents' Day Travel Deals, Destinations
Presidents’ Day weekend is only three weeks away but there’s still plenty of time for travelers to score excellent deals on winter getaways to places like New York City, Washington, D.C., Seattle and the Dominican Republic. On Monday, travAlliancemedia president
Disneyland Resort is Throwing a Massive Mickey and Minnie Celebration
WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors working with families should consider selling them on Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie Celebration.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration launches at the Disneyland Resort
New Global Business Travel Report Forecasts Airfare Stability
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is forecasting that airfares will remain stable in 2019 despite some fluctuations on major routes. The Air Monitor 2019 report found that fare levels should hold steady on many of the world’s major air
Beaches Turks and Caicos Slated to Close Indefinitely in 2021
Sandals Resorts International, the parent company of Beaches Resorts, recently announced to its travel agent partners that it will be closing Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa during certain dates from now through 2021, and possibly much longer.
San Diego Tourism Authority Launches $19 Million Campaign
San Diego is hoping to give travelers something to smile about. The destination’s tourism authority has just launched a $19 million, multi-platform, international advertising campaign. Focused on the theme of “Something to Smile About,” the ads will target consumers in
Poland Grows in Popularity With 2019 Travelers
As words such as “overtourism” begin to appear more frequently in headlines around the world, travelers are looking to alternative destinations, and it looks like Poland is one country that is enjoying the benefits. Sophia Kulich, the owner of Sophia’s
United Donated $1 Million to Feed Furloughed Workers
On Friday, President Trump announced that the United States’ longest government shutdown would temporarily end to alleviate travel industry issues like flight cancellations that arose because of the shutdown. Even though the government shutdown has been lifted, it doesn’t negate
Aqua-Aston Hospitality Talks LGBTQ Marketing
Aqua-Aston Hospitality (AAH) has a variety of hotel properties and condominiums in warm vacation destinations: Oahu, Kauai, Maui, the Big Island, Orlando, and Costa Rica. The company has also played an active role in supporting the LGBTQ community by including
Avalanche Strikes Hotel in the Swiss Alps, Injuring Guests
An avalanche injured several people when it crashed into a hotel in Switzerland on Thursday afternoon. According to The Local, the snowslide hit the restaurant of the Hotel Säntis in Schwägalp in the Swiss Alps around 4:30 p.m. local time
Hurtigruten Appoints Global Director, Charter & Incentive Sales
WHY IT RATES: Cao has more than 30 years of sales experience, 20 of which have been within the cruise industry. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise operator, has appointed Robert Cao as their new
CLIA Re-Introduces Its Certification Programs for Cruise Lines
WHY IT RATES: CLIA’s certification courses provide a wealth of expert knowledge to deliver valuable education to the industry as a whole. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has re-introduced a newly expanded opportunity for cruise
