TravAlliancemedia is kicking off the New Year honoring the travel industry’s best and brightest. The fifth annual Travvy Awards took place on January 23, 2019, at Gotham Hall in New York City. Hosted by travAlliancemedia and sponsored by Allianz as
Online travel agency Priceline and the United States Department of Defense have partnered up to create a travel site for U.S. military personnel. Dubbed “American Forces Travel,” this new site is open to current and retired military personnel to find
Carnival Cruise: Passenger’s “screamed and cried” as a ship tilted at sea (Image: David Crews) Carnival Cruise passengers were left panicking after the ship began to heavily tilt during its journey, according to a report. The ship tilted because of
Egencia, Expedia’s business travel division, has announced the winners of its annual awards program, revealing the top 100 preferred hotels around the globe. The Egencia program honors properties with the goal of recognizing those that are committed to customer service
1/16 Eat at Disney When it comes to dining, there’s no better food than theme park food. And while many of us still think about burgers, hot dogs and the occasional giant pretzel, there’s so much more, especially at the Walt
Thanks, Google. Just in time for the busy holiday travel period, Google Assistant will begin notifying passengers if there’s a strong likelihood that their flight will be delayed. MORE Travel Technology The Future of Personal Transportation Popular Travel Apps Allegedly
WHY IT RATES: Travelers can save big and receive resort perks when booking a vacation this month.—Codie Liermann, Associate Editor Funjet Vacations is celebrating its 45th anniversary with its biggest sale of the year. Vacationers can save up to $200
Avoya Travel took home two gold Travvy statues at travAlliancemedia’s annual awards ceremony, which took place on January 23, 2019, at Gotham Hall in New York City. The host agency took home honors for Best Host Agency as well as
Cabin crew: Ethel Pattison, 93 (right) joined United Airlines as a stewardess in the summer of 1951 (Image: Ethel Pattison) Flights in the 1950s were a very glamorous affair indeed and saw travellers wearing their Sunday best suits and dresses
The pound benefited from a boost this weekend as rumours emerged of a Brexit breakthrough. It is believed Prime Minister Theresa May has secured a Brexit deal to keep the UK in the customs union after it leaves the EU.
The pound has boomed this week against the euro and succeeded in hitting a six month high as optimism concerning a Brexit deal helps sterling “retain the upper hand against the majors.” A number of analysts have begun to make hawkish bets on a Brexit deal
Christmas flights: How to get the best bargain when travelling this season (Image: Getty) Flying at Christmas can be expensive, with the priciest day often the last Friday before, this year falling on December 21. While some people are choosing
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
As global forces continue to converge and trigger unprecedented change, the future of travel and tourism will be shaped by those companies and destinations that offer unique and meaningful experiences. Providing personal service to sustainability-minded customers will also be critical
A Norwegian Air flight attendant was caught doing something very strange on the flight. The flight attendant could be seen attempting to close the overhead baggage lockers on an empty plane. Clad in a black outfit and red scarf, the
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
The travel industry is experiencing a renaissance of the Golden Age of Travel, according to Ninan Chacko, CEO of Travel Leaders Group. And that’s occurring in concert with the resurgence of the professional travel advisor. Chacko made his comments Wednesday
The Dusit Thani enjoys the perfect location in Bangkok (Image: Graham Caldwell) For almost half a century, it has treated thousands of guests to the gracious hospitality only Thailand can offer, epitomising the warmth, kindness and charm of The Land
Gatwick Airport staff who assist passengers and disabled travellers will stage three 48-hour strikes. Up to 250 staff members are asking for an additional £1 an hour pay rise. The three strikes will take place on 20 November, 26 November
Update: January 15, 2019 at 7:50 a.m. ET Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said at least 14 people were killed in Tuesday’s attack on the DusitD2 hotel complex, including an American working in Nairobi. According to The Associated Press, security forces
If you imagine Germany to have undulating hillsides, small villages and dense forests, visit The Black Forest, where you can experience it all. A wide network Read More »
Museum Island, Berlin A UNESCO World Heritage site, Berlin’s Museum Island consists of the old Museum, the New Museum, the National Gallery, the Bode Museum and Read More »
Ryanair: Passengers have a one month “grace period” with the new hand luggage rules (Image: Getty) Ryanair has changed their hand luggage rules for the second Read More »
Cruises: Avoid one particular activity onboard a ship (Image: Getty) Cruise ships cater to every person, offering fine dining, evening entertainment and family activities onboard. Some Read More »
The pound greatly improved yesterday after it was rumoured Brexit negotiations were going well, resulting in sterling reaching near its best exchange rate since mid-June. The Read More »