IRVING, Texas — American Airlines will pay travel management companies (TMCs) a $2-per-segment incentive if they book through a New Distribution Capability-supported connection to the carrier…
Orlando and Birmingham Leaders Grapple With Tourism Identities They Didn’t Want
Many destinations wish they could shed certain reputations that they’re either not proud of or don’t fully represent what they are in 2017.In the cases of Orlando, Florida and Birmingha…
SeaWorld Is Under Federal Investigation for Post-Blackfish Commentary
The killer whale Tilikum is shown in a scene from the documentary “Blackfish.” SeaWorld said it is cooperating with an investigation by federal authorities for statements made about the…
U.S. Supreme Court Likely Ruled on Travel Ban But Hasn’t Publicized it Yet
At the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices will likely announce their ruling on President Trump’s travel ban sooner rather than later. Associated Press The Supreme Court has almost certainly dec…
Qatar Airways eyes stake in American Airlines
Qatar Airways has revealed it plans to take a 4.75 per cent stake in fellow oneworld carrier American Airlines.The Doha-based airline said in a statement that it saw a “strong investment oppo…
Brand USA appoints Hills Balfour to lead UK promotion efforts
Brand USA has as appointed London-based travel representation and PR consultancy Hills Balfour to act as its agency of record in the United Kingdom & Ireland.The selection followed an in-depth …
Cuban Officials Think Very Little of Trump’s New Tourism Restrictions
A street sweeper cleans the sidewalk under a mural painting depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, in Havana, Cuba, Friday, June 16, 2017. President Trump is en route to Miami, where he’ll an…
Cayman Islands Tests U.S. Meal-Kit Service to Boost Its Food Tourism Marketing
When many U.S. travelers think of the Cayman Islands, they likely think of wealthy offshore bank accounts, beaches, and luxurious resorts.But the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism says the desti…
Trump Travel Ban Opposed by Majority of Americans in Poll
President Donald Trump is seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, June 19, 2017. A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that most America…
Travel Habits of Americans: Strong U.S. Dollar Means Little to Outbound Tourists
Many travel brands have trumpeted how a stronger U.S. dollar over the past year has been advantageous for Americans looking to travel to places such as the UK or other European destinations where t…