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Airbnb releases group booking features as it taps into AI for customer service

Ivan Mehta (via TechCrunch) | 5/1/24

A viral TikTok video on baggage is actually completely wrong

The video on which suitcases are loaded first was viewed more than 70 million times. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 5/1/24

National Park visitor becomes first to get arrested for this in 2024

Yellowstone park rangers were called in over "an individual who harassed a herd of bison." more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 5/1/24

Southwest has finally started doing this passengers will like

Those affected by the 2022 Southwest holiday meltdown may finally get compensation. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 5/1/24

Royal Caribbean tries a huge change that fixes a major pain point

The cruise line is not reserving its best innovations solely for Icon of the Seas and its upcoming Utopia of the Seas. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 5/1/24

Some millennial and Gen X parents are leaving it all behind to spend 6 figures on a family gap year. Here's how they budget and 'worldschool' their kids.

Want to quit your job and take your family on a gap year? Parents explain how they budget and "worldschool" their kids while traveling. more

Hillary Hoffower (via Business Insider) | 5/1/24

Analyst: Southwest Airlines solving two huge passenger problems

The airline's passengers have long been angry about how other people can ruin their flights. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/30/24

Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

The Vanderbilt Mansion is located on 153 acres of land in Hyde Park, New York. The National Park Service offers tours to the public. more

Talia Lakritz (via Business Insider) | 4/30/24

Universal to take on Disney with major new park expansion

The theme park company has been building DreamWorks Land for the last two years. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/30/24

Toronto Pearson food service workers return to job after ratifying tentative deal

Airline caterer Gate Gourmet says its employees have voted in favour of a tentative deal with management, putting them back on the job as soon as today. more

Via Global News | 4/30/24

Yacht Market Sees A Shift As Pandemic-Era Buyers Sell, Prices Dip: 'The Industry Is Going Back To 2019'

The pandemic-induced surge in yacht sales is now showing signs of a reversal, with many buyers from the COVID-19 era now putting their vessels up for sale. This trend has led to a slight drop in … more

Benzinga Neuro (via Benzinga) | 4/30/24

Royal Caribbean has bad pricing news for customers

The cruise line shared some news that will make shareholders happy while its customers may be a lot less thrilled. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/29/24

Las Vegas Strip resort casino keeps an iconic tradition alive

Many parts of what made Las Vegas and the Strip special have slowly disappeared. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/29/24

Two business class travelers got a $2,400 refund for a controversial reason

A court established that the Singapore Airlines flight caused them “mental agony.” more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/29/24

Here is why Southwest is being called out for ‘lack of listening’

The airline issued an apology and said it “reviewed the situation” with the staff responsible. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/29/24

Everyone is visiting Japan. An extended currency slump means the tourists will just keep coming.

Tourists are staying longer and spending more as the yen continues its slide against the dollar. more

Shubhangi Goel (via Business Insider) | 4/29/24

Carnival Cruise Line promises loyalty program changes

The cruise line's brand ambassador has also listened to some passengers about a change they don't like. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/28/24

7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s Summer Bucket List

(NewsUSA) - Summer vacations with the family are the stuff of lifetime memories, funny stories, and learning experiences. A family trip in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be the ultimate adventure, … more

4/28/24

Royal Caribbean cuts back a popular loyalty program benefit

The cruise line has angered some of its most loyal customers with a change it has been forced to make to their benefits. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/28/24

3 Royal Caribbean drink package secrets passengers should know

The unlimited adult beverage package can cost more than your cruise fare, so it's not always an easy decision. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/28/24

American Airlines strike threat fuels travel disruption fears

Julie Hedrick, APFA president, told American Airlines CEO Robert Isom that flight attendants are "ready to strike." more

Jeffrey Quiggle (via TheStreet) | 4/27/24

Carnival Cruise Line president shares touching news and a milestone

Christine Duffy appeared in a video with Carnival's brand ambassador, John Heald, and delivered some uplifting news while also celebrating a milestone. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 4/27/24

Southwest Airlines considers a massive boarding, seat change

Chief executive Bob Jordan said the airline was “studying our seating and our cabin.” more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/27/24

Ryanair CEO goes on tirade about frequent flyer loyalty

Chief executive Michael O’Leary is known to be a bit of a loose cannon. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/26/24

The CEO of a major airline is a former flight attendant

Mitsuko Tottori’s unexpected appointment shook up the Asian aviation world. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 4/26/24