EES border delays could put $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk, WTTC warns

 EES border delays could place up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk across the Schengen Area, according to new research commissioned by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

027 Japan tours are LIVE! (500 EUR OFF!) + Greece beyond Santorini & Mykonos

 

Meg, I and the rest of the SFT team is in Spain on a company meet up for the first time ever. We are combining fun with work and eating and drinking our way through Sitges and Barcelona 

Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia Announces Artist-in-Residence Program

 

CARDAMOM Tented Camp in Cambodia has announced an artist-in-residence program.   Khmer artist Im Pesey will take up residency 21 June to 5 July at the nature-first tented camp which is accessible only by river and surrounded by 18,000 hectares of indigenous forest in Botum Sakor national park in the southwest of the country.

Caring for the Ocean Is Part of Every Escape

 

Caring for the ocean is more than a special day: it’s part of our everyday mission. From safeguarding baby turtles and restoring coral reefs to minimizing plastic waste, Club Med Resorts are committed to protecting marine life.

Is Sailing The Fjords On Queen Mary 2 Worth It?

Stepping aboard the world’s last true ocean liner is always an occasion, but pairing her timeless elegance with the dramatic landscapes of Norway is pure magic. Discover what happened when our team sailed onboard Cunard's legendary flagship.

Choice Hotels names Tony Pallas chief technology officer

 

Choice Hotels International Inc. has promoted Tony Pallas to chief technology officer. In this role, he will lead enterprise technology, engineering and SkyTouch Technology, Choice Hotels’ hotel operations and property management technology platform.

Business Travel Within the U.S. Drives Over $623 Billion in Economic Impact as Spending Reaches $538 Billion, According to New GBTA Study

 

Business travel within and to the U.S. continues to be a major engine powering the nation’s economy and growth, generating $623.8 billion in total gross domestic product (GDP) as related travel spending reached $538.5 billion, according to a new study released  by GBTA.

We think you deserve a better view. For free

 

Wake up to open-air ocean views with a free balcony upgrade on your next voyage. Add up to $300 USD in onboard credit on 4-5 night Caribbean getaways, stack it with 70% off your 2nd Sailor, and make every dollar go further. These cabins won't stick around — grab yours before they're gone.

Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business

 

Indian online travel platform Ixigo has agreed to acquire a 54.66% stake in hotel booking provider Brevistay for about $6.9 million (656.9 million Indian rupees).

Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans

 

While Expedia Group touts artificial intelligence (AI) tools and gains, chairman Barry Diller has warned that the technology will never overtake humans.