Somewhere between Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, they went from David and Cathy to Mr. and Mrs. The Valliants, as they are now known, were recently married at 37,000 feet on Jetstar Airways Flight 201, as they tied the knot symbolically about halfway between Australia, where David is from, and New Zealand, where Cathy …
New York’s JFK Airport Reopens Critical Runway
Travelers flying into New York City should see fewer delays thanks to the reopening of a runway at one of the city’s principal airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport officially reopened a critical runway this week after a massive overhaul that started earlier this year. Runway 13L-31R was temporarily closed for concrete repaving that widened …
New Restaurant Rudi's Seagrill to Debut on Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras
WHY IT RATES: Rudi’s Seagrill will enhance delectable dishes with innovative artistry that will have diners reaching for their cameras.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Carnival Cruise Line announced today that a new seafood restaurant designed by acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin will be among the varied dining options on Mardi Gras when it debuts next …
What’s on Tap for American Queen Steamboat Company in 2020
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) offers convenient departures from various U.S. cities including Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans and Cincinnati, among others, allowing travelers to journey through America’s history and culture. The 2019 season brought with it the management of the M/V Victory I and the M/V Victory II, and Victory Cruise Lines reported a successful …
Top Trending Travel Destinations on Pinterest
1/18 A Pinterest Perfect Travel List Travel trends change constantly, and Pinterest knows this all too well. Pinterest shared with us a sneak peek at the top trending travel destinations Pinners have set their eyes on. Whether you’re in need of some travel inspiration or you want to plan an on-trend travel vacation for a …
Cancun to Open One of Americas' Three Largest Ferris Wheels in 2020
One of the three largest Ferris wheels in the Americas will open in Cancun, Mexico just in time for Valentine’s Day 2020. The $11.3 million project will be state-of-the-art and feature smart tech enhancing each ride. What’s more, the structure will be able to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. “It will be inaugurated on February …
Dominican Republic Launches Strategic Marketing Campaign
WHY IT RATES: The Dominican Republic is hoping to regain a safe reputation through advertising, social media and other forms of marketing. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has launched a new repositioning campaign showcasing the beauty and unparalleled experience of vacationing in Dominican Republic through the eyes and words of …
American Airlines Announces New 2020 Summer Routes
American Airlines today announced 20 new seasonal routes for summer, including both domestic and international destinations. “Every year, we evaluate our network and look to create more routes and serve unique destinations whether we’re entering new markets like Casablanca or adding more service to places like Traverse City, Michigan,” Vasu Raja, American’s Senior Vice President …
US Hotel Revenue Growth Projections Lowest Since Great Recession
STR and Tourism Economics expect U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth to fall below 1 percent for 2019 and 2020 in the final forecast revision for this year. As of this past Monday, RevPAR is projected to grow just 0.8 percent to $86.68 for 2019 and only 0.5 percent to $87.10 for 2020. …
Antigua to Host the Third Millennial Travel Forum
Antigua will officially be the next Caribbean island to host travAlliancemedia’s Millennial Travel Forum from December 10-14. This will be the third overall forum and the second in the Caribbean. The inaugural Millennial Travel Forum took place in Barbados in December of last year. The domestic debut of the forum took place in Los Angeles …