Passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines will soon have the option to skip lengthy check-in lines. This week, the company announced the launch of its electronic bag tag program, which will be the first of its kind in the United States. People traveling with the new bag tags will have the ability to tag their own…
Air Niugini renews distribution and distributor agreements with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal will ensure that the airline can continue to reach Sabre’s extensive network of global travel buyers, while giving Sabre-connected travel agents ongoing access to Air Niugini content. The renewal further reinforces the strong, long-term relationship between Air Niugini and Sabre. Air Niugini…
The Average Cost Of A Vacation In These 7 Popular Destinations
Planning a winter vacation this year? Here’s the average cost of a winter trip in some of the most popular destinations this year, according to research from travel insurance company Squaremoth. Their analysis identifies the average cost of a vacation to each destination, as well as the average length of trips to each place, based…
Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal Lancaster London on Wednesday 1 February 2023. The first official B2B Tokyo event since 2019, it will be an opportunity for travel agents, tour operators,…
These U.S. Car Rental Companies will Drop Off Cars To Your Airbnb Or Hotel
There’s nothing worse than getting off a plane and waiting in line for your rental car at the airport kiosk as you battle swollen calves and travel exhaustion from your flight. Thankfully, there are now more options for on-demand car rental companies that will deliver your car straight to your door, including the hotel or…
World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit
WTTC Photo Story: World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit opens with its Global Leaders Dialogue Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, hosts ministers from around the world at its Global Leaders Dialogue. The event took place at the global tourism body’s Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – its biggest ever event. Distinguished guests…
A Unesco Heritage tour of Anatolia, Turkey now Türkiye
Anatolia in Turkey/Turkiye has a long history spanning thousands of years. We take the UNESCO tour Turkey has recently changed its name to Türkiye (pronounced as “tur-key-yay) after 400 years. It seems drastic but according to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “the (new) word represents and expresses the culture, civilisation, and values of the Turkish nation…
The Best Cruise Lines For Every Type Of Traveler In 2023
Cruise travel is on the rise in 2023. Despite being forced to halt operations in 2020 because of government restrictions, cruise travel is back to normal now, and it’s poised to continue growing in 2023. Many cruise lines have dropped all travel restrictions, including vaccine, testing, and mask requirements, and returned to normal operations. Cruises…
Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium widebody features to the single aisle market. Altogether KAL has ordered 30 A321neo aircraft. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the A321neo brings a 25% reduction…
Which Caribbean Countries Offer Digital Nomad Visas That Are Actually Worth It?
Digital nomad visas have been popping up all around the world in recent years, luring remote workers with promises of being able to live and work in a foreign country for an extended amount of time. A number of Caribbean countries have begun offering digital nomad visas, which offer an attractive proposition to applicants: the…