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 …
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Amtrak Launches 50-Percent Off Fall Getaway Flash Sale
Travelers looking to hit the rails this fall should book with Amtrak during the company’s 50-percent off Fall Getaway Flash Sale. Running through Wednesday, October 23, Amtrak’s fall sale is valid for popular destinations from coast to coast with travel dates between November 11 and November 29, excluding November 26-27. MORE Car Rental & Rail …
Reformation Tours Launches Commissionable Tour Collection for Mayflower 400 Anniversary
WHY IT RATES: Visitors can learn about the lives of Pilgrims in England before they set sail from Plymouth, along with seeings sites such as Scrooby Manor, Pilgrim Gallery and more.—Jessica Zickefoose, TravelPulse Associate Editor European Tour Specialist, Reformation Tours, have launched a collection of fully commissionable Mayflower themed tours that have been tailored to …
Ovation Travel Group Launches 'Sunday in the City' Program for Agents
WHY IT RATES: Participating agents will have opportunities to experience some of the latest and greatest hotels New York City has to offer.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Ovation Travel Group—one of the largest independently owned travel management and luxury leisure companies headquartered in the United States—today is publicly announcing an initiative designed for its travel …
Air Canada Launches New App
Air Canada has launched a next generation Air Canada mobile app, now available for download on iOS and Android. Designed with customers at the center, the new app features an intuitive layout supported by the latest technologies, to deliver faster, more reliable performance. “Air Canada is focused on making travel easier and more comfortable for …
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Launches Operations in Brazil
WHY IT RATES: For travelers heading to Brazil, they will have another car rental option.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer The world’s largest car rental provider, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. – which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries …
Variety Cruises Launches New Itineraries in Tahiti and French Polynesia
WHY IT RATES: These journeys will take place on board Variety Cruises’ intimate Panorama II. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor The award-winning cruise line, Variety Cruises, launched a new French Polynesia itinerary that has departures starting from December 2020 through March 2021. It’s a wonderful way to escape from the cold winter weather, enjoy Christmas and …
IATA Launches Gender Diversity Campaign
Amid a spate of recent news about the gender inequality plaguing the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association has announced a new initiative designed to advance gender diversity. IATA’s new 25by2025 Campaign involves a voluntary commitment by participating member airlines to work toward a number of important goals, including —Increasing the number of women …
WATCH: Carnival Cruise Line Launches Safety Video Featuring Shaquille O'Neal
Carnival Cruise Line has debuted a new safety briefing video starring former basketball superstar and the line’s chief fun officer, Shaquille O’Neal. The new video is being shown in all 34,000-plus staterooms throughout Carnival’s fleet and captioned in English and Spanish as well as in English with audio descriptions for visually impaired guests. Trending Now …
Southwest Launches Flash Sale With Flights From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is giving travelers another shot at fall and winter flight deals starting from as low as $39 one-way. The low-cost carrier’s latest flash sale runs through Thursday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Trending Now Deals Alert! Save up to $500 With Exodus Travels’ Be Your Best Self Promo Tour Operator Quark Expeditions …