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Israeli gang wars prompt travel warning

David - Mar 01, 2024

Citing criminal activities by organized crime, the US State Department issued a travel warning for Israel. It marked the first…

New system allows users to see their vacation destination online

David - Mar 01, 2024

SuperTour introduced what it called the first online travel experience that enables users to try before they buy their vacation.…

Blackstone’s buy shows growing hotel consolidation

David - Mar 01, 2024

The Blackstone Group’s $2.6 billion purchase of MeriStar Hospitality’s 57 hotels is being viewed as another sign of consolidation in…

Travel trends include shorter vacations

David - Mar 01, 2024

American travelers are taking shorter trips, driving more than they are flying and substituting three-day weekends for the traditional week-long…

Doggone lost dogs

David - Mar 01, 2024

The first lost dog was a 30-pound Whippet, a star of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show who bounded out…

Cruise passengers seeking more adventure

David - Mar 01, 2024

The image of passive cruise sightseeing tours is a mirage, says Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). “A significant number of…

Murder in Mexico creates tourist backlash

David - Mar 01, 2024

In Canada, a somewhat bizarre murder probe on the Yucatan Peninsula is stirring up a backlash against travel to Mexico.…

US airlines ‘officially’ recovered but turbulence not over

David - Mar 01, 2024

The US’s airline recovery is officially complete but turbulence ahead includes continuing higher fuel costs, said federal officials. “For the…

Sabre Holdings Expands its Presence in APAC

Graham Muldoon - Mar 01, 2024

Sabre Holdings today announced the expansion of its team in Singapore and China in line with the company's growing business…

Agents at play in WA

Graham Muldoon - Mar 01, 2024

Contiki recently held an exclusive winery tour for Jetset and Travelworld agents in Perth. The event was organised to give agents the opportunity to get a…

Wotif.com ranked as #1 website for second year in a row

Graham Muldoon - Mar 01, 2024

Wotif.com, Australia’s leading accommodation website, proudly announced yesterday that it has been ranked the #1 Travel – Destinations and Accommodation website…