The recent Earth Day (22nd April) and World Environment Day (5 June) brought with them inevitable stories about shameful greenwashing – from oil giants to global banks to car companies. As an industry that contributes 8-11% of global greenhouse gas emissions (WTTC, 2022), travel companies have a profound role to play in adopting greener practices, yet…
3 Major Travel Companies Launch One Massive Loyalty Rewards Program
In just a few short months, three major travel companies will come together to launch a comprehensive loyalty program. The move will make accumulating and using hotel rewards across platforms possible and will include the introduction of a new loyalty program to a popular accommodation booking site for the first time ever. When it launches…
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…
Top 5 Best Travel Insurance Companies for October 2022
If the past few years have proven anything, it’s that even the most well-thought-out plans can fall apart. Now more than ever, travelers are wondering what the best travel insurance for their next trip is. As a result, travel insurance usage is more prevalent than ever. Whether for unexpected medical expenses, trip cancellation guarantees, or…
EU gives EUR 698 million to boost Covid-hit Italian tourism companies
The European Commission has announced that it has approved an Italian scheme worth €698 million in order to support companies active in the tourism sector which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a statement issued on May 11 by the EU Commission, Executive Vice President in charge of competition policy, Margrethe Vestager stressed…
260 Companies Urge Biden To Remove Testing Requirement To Enter U.S.
The letter was signed by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Hilton, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Disney, and other relevant businesses and organizations in the travel industry Over 260 companies from the tourism industry made an urgent call on Thursday to the Biden administration to remove covid testing measures for vaccinated travelers to enter the United…
