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Record Growth for Rental Escapes in the First Half of 2023
Why it rates: Rental Escapes credits travel advisors with their strong performance during the first half year. Rental Escapes is a luxury villa company that specializes in offering unparalleled villa rentals around the world. They are proud to announce their record-breaking start for 2023. Rental Escapes’ sales have grown rapidly since the start of the…
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Orlando International Airport Implements Fee Increase for Rideshare Services
You’re probably not going to like the theory of trickle-down. Orlando International Airport officials notified Uber of higher fees for passenger pickup. MCO has become the most expensive location in the country to use a ride-sharing service from and to the airport. George Mack, a Marylander who visited Orlando on a rideshare program, said: “It…
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Expedia Group and Walmart Join Forces for Innovative Travel Booking Website
Walmart and Expedia Group have announced a partnership that will be beneficial to Walmart+ members who book travel. Walmart+ members can now book getaways through WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. The site is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template Technology, which gives members access to over 900,000 hotels, 500 airlines and 100 car rental…
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The Impact of the Scorching Summer Heat Wave on European Travel
Several studies released early this year identified Europe as 2023’s most in-demand destination among U.S. travelers, as Americans continue to pursue the bucket-list trips they were prevented from visiting during the pandemic. And, every year, the Continent’s own residents largely head to the E.U.’s southernmost countries to enjoy their summer holidays in sunny climes. These…
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Passholder Appreciation Days Set to Return, Universal Orlando Announces
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Passholder Appreciation Day will be returning between August 15 and September 30. During the celebration, Universal Orlando will offer a variety of special offers to its annual and seasonal passes holders. On August 26, Passholder Night will return to Islands of Adventure. Members can enjoy select attractions and venues…
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Alaska Travel Industry Association Allocates Board Seat for an Alaska Native Representative
Alaska has the most tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and Indigenous populations in the United States. Alaska Travel Industry Association Photo Credit The Alaska Travel Industry Association announced on July 19 that, for the first ever, there would be a seat reserved for an Alaska Native in the board. This person must be an Alaska Native…
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New Airplane Bathroom Accessibility Rule Announced by Transportation Department
The United States Department of Transportation announced a new regulation that requires airline restrooms to be more easily accessible. In honor of the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the DOT has now required airlines to install lavatories in new single-aisle planes that are large enough for a passenger with a physical disability…
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Top Safest Cities in the United States in 2023
The safest American cities tend to be smaller. You can find things to do in any town, even if it doesn’t seem like a tourist destination. Lexington, Mass. Take Lexington, Mass. It is a small city, but it has a rich history of the Revolutionary War. According to a recent Visual Capitalist report, it’s one…
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Mary Pat Sullivan to Take on an Enlarged Role within Northstar Travel Group
Mary Pat Sullivan, the current EVP and Group Publisher for the Retail Travel Group at Northstar Travel Group, will take on the role of EVP Marketing and Partnerships this summer. Anthony Carnevale is leaving the company to join Avis Budget Group in August as VP Commercial Accounts and Middle Market. TravelPulse is part of Northstar…
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42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace to be Hosted in Jamaica
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announced on Saturday that Jamaica will host the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which will take place from May 20-22 in 2024. The CHTA’s biggest event brings buyers and sellers together to discuss the Caribbean tourism industry. The Caribbean Travel Marketplace last took place in Jamaica in 2019, just…
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