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- Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Port MiamiWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-12)Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its 50th anniversary since it's maiden voyage from Port Miami. In addition, the cruise line announced its donation to the World Central Kitchen.
- Delta Air Lines Announces Updates to Diversity and Inclusivity EffortsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-01-17)Delta Airlines has worked to make a more inclusive workplace and has shared updates on its goals to become an equitable, anti-racist organization. They have increased the number of Black candidates from 6 percent to 19 percent for positions such as general manager, director, and managing director.
- Disney CEO Believes Theme Parks to Allow Full Capacity This FallWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-05-26)The CEO also said the decision to allow full capacity would vary by park, but a recent survey conducted by the company found that “customer interest in visiting Disney World has returned to 2019 pre-COVID levels.” In July 2020, Disney World reopened in Orlando with limited capacity and stringent health and safety protocols, while Disneyland waited until April to finally reopen in Anaheim with reduced attendance.
- Family Travel Fueling Rise of Devastated Tourism IndustryWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-05-20)Widespread access to COVID-19 vaccinations and the easing of travel restrictions have led to a surge in family travel being booked for the summer across the United States. Two recent surveys by Wyndham Destinations and American Express Travel found that 75 percent of respondents said they were planning to travel for a family reunion in 2021 and 71 percent said they would visit loved ones they hadn’t seen due to coronavirus restrictions.
- Flight Attendant Union Sends Letter to Southwest Airlines CEO After Vicious AssaultWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-05-25)A vicious assault of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant sparked a union president to send a letter of concern over unruly passengers to CEO Gary Kelly. After repeatedly telling a passenger to keep her seat belt fastened while the plane was moving, the woman became verbally and physically abusive upon landing, leaving the attendant missing two teeth and covered in blood
- Hawaii Plans to Soon Allow Vaccinated Travelers to Visit Without COVID-19 TestsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-05-24)Hawaii, the structed state in the United States regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced it will begin to allow non-essential travel for vaccinated tourist by July 4th. Many locals are concerned about how Hawaiians will be able to tell tourist are vaccinated and Governor David Ige is in the process of working with local businesses to incentivize vaccinations. Hawaii is also ramping up signage around their airports that there is not a mass mandate in place and that people must continue to wear masks in public settings.
- Hawaiian Airlines Announces Carbon Offset Program, Return to New ZealandWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-04-06)Hawaiian Airlines has announced the addition of a carbon emissions offset program for passengers and the carrier’s long-awaited return to New Zealand. The airline announced a new partnership with Conservation International that will allow travelers on any Hawaiian flight the option to measure and offset the carbon emissions of their journey by supporting projects that help keep forests standing
- Hilton to Debut Curio Collection Brand in Galapagos IslandsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-07)Hilton has announced the addition of the Royal Palm Galapagos which will become a Hilton property and is expected to open in July of 2022. The property represents the first international hotel brand name with a presence in the destination.
- Hotel Companies Shutting Down Development, Closing Offices in RussiaWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-10)Many hotel companies are suspending future investments and closing corporate offices in Russia due to the continued war in Ukraine. New hotels that were scheduled to open have also been shut down.
- Hotels Donating Rooms, Money to Ukraine Relief EffortsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-21)Members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association announced that they will be supporting those in need from the Russian invasion of Ukraine by donating one million room nights and 110 million reward points. Marriott will be housing refugees in neighboring countries for those affected by the war.
- International LGBTQ+ Travel Association’s 2023 Convention Coming to Puerto RicoWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-17)The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) announced its 2023 Global Convention would take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. IGLTA officials said the Puerto Rican destination was chosen for its 40th-anniversary celebration due to its lively LGBTQ+ scene and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- International LGBTQ+ Travel Association’s 2023 Convention Coming to Puerto RicoWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-17)The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) announced its 2023 Global Convention would take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. IGLTA officials said the Puerto Rican destination was chosen for its 40th-anniversary celebration due to its lively LGBTQ+ scene and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- JetBlue, Qatar Airways Expand Global PartnershipWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-25)JetBlue and Qatar Airways have expanded their global partnership combining the 100 destinations in North America and the Caribbean destinations of JetBlue with the global network of 82 countries with Qatar.
- Mexican Tourism Ministers Looking to Add COVID-Related RequirementsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-09-02)This article briefly explains the tensions between Mexican federal government and the Ministers of Tourism. The ministers are trying to implement Covid-19 protocols to help prevent the increase of cases in the country. While the lack of restrictions thus far has made Mexico a popular place to visit through the pandemic, it has also increased the cases in popular destinations.
- Rocky Mountaineer CEO Talks COVID-19 Impact, US Expansion, Sustainability EffortsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-01-28)The Canadian Rail-tour company Rocky Mountaineer has chosen a new president and CEO in David McKenna who has both long and short-term goals established to bring the company back from the devastating effects of Covid. He states that people who are eyeing a career should think about hospitality as a good career choice.
- Several Cruise Lines Cancel Scheduled Stops in Russia, UkraineWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-03-05)Several cruise lines have altered or canceled scheduled sailings that included stops in Ukraine and Russia. New stops are being added to cruise companies' ports of call such as Sweden, Baltic ports, and South Korea.
- St. Regis Adding New Resorts in Popular Travel DestinationsWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-10-18)The St. Regis brand has 29 new properties in the pipeline to add to the luxury brand are popular destinations. The company expects to add locations within the Caribbean, North America, North Africa, Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. With this growth St. Regis expects to see a growth of nearly 60% over the next 5 years.
- Toy Story Hotel Officially Opens at Tokyo Disney ResortWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2022-05-04)On Tuesday. the Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel officially opened its door to the public, bringing the joy of the classic Disney film franchise to life.
- Travel Industry Asking Congress to Provide More Assistance to Travel AgenciesWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-02-25)A group of travel companies sent a letter to federal legislators representing Florida in Washington D.C. asking for relief for the travel agency industry. The letter claims that 98% of U.S. travel agencies are small businesses under the SBA requirements with around 66% of those agencies being owned by women.
- Travel Industry Urges President Biden to Quickly Reopen International TourismWood, Donald (Travel Pulse, 2021-05-12)The U.S. Travel Association has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to reopen international travel to avoid dire economic consequences. A group of 23 global travel companies has urged to administration to establish a public-private task force to develop a risk-based, data-driven roadmap to safely bring international tourism back to the United States.