Travel Industry Today

United Airlines said late Sunday it will immediately halt all flights by its fleet of 24 Boeing 777 airplanes with the same type of engine involved in Saturday’s emergency landing in Denver. The…

WestJet suspends flights, McCarran Airport renamed, and a new president at TIAC highlight today’s news round-up. NEWS Air France-KLM plunged to a €7.1-billion euro ($10.88 billion) loss in 2020 as the…

The world’s first humanoid, robotic bartender at sea is certain to be the star of the bar on MSC Cruise’s new flagship vessel, Virtuosa, which is due to come into service on April 16. A…

Some of last week’s notable news includes federal approval for Air Canada’s Transat takeover; Sunwing and Marriott playing let’s make a deal; and new flights for Flair. NEWS The federal government has…

The event had a negligible effect on history, but to this day the Grand European Summit between Henry VIII and François I in 1520 remains a symbol of the wealth, privilege, and utter ostentatiousness…

Dan Blanchard has tears in his eyes. “This is the worst frickin’ news, even though I stand to benefit,” says the CEO of UnCruise Adventures, who is opining on Canada’s decision to extend its cruise…

Sunwing Travel Group has announced that its hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts, has signed an agreement with Marriott International to combine their innovative brand concepts. As part of the…

The travel trade in this country got a taste of Brand USA’s sophisticated new “Global Marketplace” technology late last week with a special “Focus on Canada” event designed to communicate the latest…

Among last week’s noteworthy news: Canada banned cruises for another year, rouge was grounded, and Carnival extended commission tier status. NEWS Canada’s ban on cruises in Canadian waters, which was…

Washington DC, it seems, has dominated the news cycle more than ever for several months now (go figure!), but for all its recent dark circus-like atmosphere, the US capital is still an amazing…

While it goes without saying that we could all use a drink, pretty much all the time, this annoying pandemic has sadly been going on long enough to perhaps warrant some discretion about just what kind…

Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun, opened on Friday, January 29. This newest all-inclusive luxury property, features a range of amenities, services and A-list exclusives, that promises to transform…

New Orleans’ Virtual Sights and Sounds Get a virtual introduction to some of the Crescent City’s innumerable, unforgettable cultural riches. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas’ Virtual Tour …

Airboat, kayak or cruise through some of the country’s most fascinating landscapes on a guided swamp tour.Louisiana serves up a lot more memorable experiences than just bowls of its famed gumbo. To…

Find your Louisiana beat — wherever you are! Louisiana is the birthplace of Cajun and zydeco music, swamp pop and of course — jazz. These sounds are so distinctive that, when you hear a song from the…

Canada introduces new travel restrictions; the worst travel year ever; and more Carnival cancellations are among last week’s notable news. NEWS Canada announced tighter travel restrictions Friday,…

Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 percent according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Destinations…

Florida is gearing up for 2021 with a wide array of new hotels, attractions, restaurants, not to mention a rocket launch or two. From a new state-of-the-art golf course to an adrenaline-filled…

Ideal anytime, the botanical gardens at Lotusland, near Santa Barbara, California – the unique legacy of an eccentric Polish opera singer and spiritual seeker – offer a meditative retreat outdoors…

The Canada-US border will stay closed for at least another month; Royal Caribbean is selling Azamara; and the 737 Max is finally on the move. NEWS Current Canada-US border restrictions have been…