Embarking on an expedition cruise to Australia’s remote Kimberley region is not for the faint of heart. Jason Flesher, director of discovery operations for Scenic Group, humorously points out that „everything in Australia wants to kill you.“ Despite the potential threats, such as crocodiles, the allure of the ancient Montgomery Reef, horizontal waterfalls, and rich
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The recent unveiling of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza in Epcot marks the completion of a long period of extensive renovations at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. This transformation has redefined the landscape of the park, introducing new spaces that cater to a diverse range of experiences. Epcot, once divided into World Showcase and
The CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, is optimistic about the future, projecting that passenger traffic will reach record numbers this year and exceed 100 million by 2027. Griffiths attributes this positive outlook to a strong post-pandemic recovery and Dubai’s reputation as a safe haven, as well as pent-up demand from the pandemic. Dubai International
American Airlines recently introduced a commission program for New Distribution Capability (NDC) bookings. The program offers a 10% commission for bookings of American’s Main Plus, Main Select, and Flagship Business Plus bundles that are NDC-enabled. While the exact details of the program have not been widely publicized, anonymous travel agency sources have shared information about
As the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference comes to a close, industry experts are sharing insights that may come as a surprise to many in the U.S. hotel business. According to industry research data from STR, the projected growth of RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) has been revised downwards to 2% for this year,
Royal Caribbean Group is making a strategic move to retain loyal customers within their family of brands by introducing a status matching program. This program allows customers to carry over their highest loyalty status earned from sailing with Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, or Silversea Cruises to any of the three brands. This initiative aims
Last Sunday, I found myself knee-deep in air travel problems, an unwelcome task for someone whose firm doesn’t even issue airline tickets. The ordeal started when I was faced with a major client issue. The clients were supposed to board a cruise ship in Athens in just three days, but their flight was unexpectedly canceled.
Air Canada is gearing up to launch its NDC content within Sabre in the near future. This move signifies a shift in the airline’s distribution strategy, as it aims to streamline the booking process for travel agencies and provide a more seamless experience for customers. One of the major changes that Air Canada is making