The World Travel & Tourism Council will host a new event to examine the scientific evidence that can be used to inform practical solutions for mitigating and living with Covid-19.Hosted in partner…
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Expedia credits Vrbo brand for bookings rebound
Vrbo, Expedia Group’s alternative accommodations brand, was the lead contributor to the company’s improving booking trends in June.According to Expedia, booking trends were starting to imp…
Many older cruise ships may not survive the pandemic
Carnival Corp. last week began to make good on its pledge to remove six ships from its global fleet within 90 days, with Costa Cruises’ Costa Victoria being the first ship to leave one of its br…
Hawaiian Airlines to resume some flights to U.S. mainland
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines will resume some flights between Honolulu and U.S. mainland cities next month, after halting them because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement released We…
EU issues guidance for cruising’s return
The European Union released guidelines for the resumption of cruising, which include onboard separation by age group, reduced capacity and Covid testing of all passengers.And, the EU says that cruise …
Trade group warns about mass hotel foreclosures
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is sounding the alarm over an anticipated wave of hotel foreclosures, citing recent data indicating that only 20% of U.S. hotels have received any deb…
Virgin Voyages increases commission to 16%
Virgin Voyages has increased its base commission to 16% indefinitely, which the new cruise brand said is part of its commitment to help travel advisors navigate the Covid crisis.Virgin said that no po…
Europe’s ban heaps more troubles on U.S. travel industry
The European Union’s decision Tuesday to continue its pandemic-related ban on American travelers dealt yet another blow to the beleaguered travel industry while underscoring the continued unpred…
Getting the word out about a restart for small ships
CLIA last week said its member lines would voluntarily suspend cruises from U.S. ports through Sept. 15. The organization said its members would suspend beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prev…
Hilton Athens to reopen for summer season in Greece
Hilton Athens is preparing to reopen its doors to guests on July 1st.With its unique facilities, as well as new health and safety protocols, the property is poised to become the ideal destination for …