Fintech (financial technology) company Upgrade has acquired Uplift, a provider of vacation loans. Uplift chief commercial officer Tom Botts said the acquisition will accelerate the growth of Uplift’s buy now, pay later option, for which travelers pay back a loan in installments….
Walmart’s membership program, Walmart+, has launched a travel platform powered by Expedia Group. Expedia’s technology is behind WalmartPlusTravel.com. On the site and on Walmart’s app, Walmart+ members can book air, car rentals, hotels, vacation rentals, air-hotel packages and tours/activities. Bookings are eligible…
Demand for travel to Eastern Europe is at its strongest in three years, according to tour operators and river cruise lines, some of whom say the region could see a full recovery in 2024. To be sure, bookings have yet to surpass…
Hilton is bringing its midscale micro-hotel brand, Motto by Hilton, to New York’s Times Square this August. Located on West 48th Street between 6th and 7th avenues, the 400-room Motto by Hilton Times Square will offer Motto’s hostel-inspired accommodations, with sleeping configurations…
In 2018, Colin Heinrich of Indagare, who worked in operations at the time, went to Rwanda on a scouting trip for the travel agency. The trip included the requisite gorilla tracking but also featured the celebration of a nonprofit organization for its…
A lot of people are traveling right now. That statement has been true for some time as pandemic-weary consumers hit the road after the omicron variant dealt its blows in early 2021, and they haven’t really stopped. Busy travel advisors know that…
The Travel Corporation is making progress toward its commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to findings released in its TTC Impact Report. The report details positive impacts and the progress made by its 41 brands in 2022 against…
Universal Orlando Resort will open a new land themed to DreamWorks Animation characters next year. The land will be located in Universal Studios Florida. Universal did not specify an opening date but did say the land would welcome guests in 2024. “As…
Club Med has set a December opening for its Club Med Kiroro Grand all-inclusive ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan. The 266-room property is located a 3-minute gondola ride from sister property Club Med Kiroro Peak, which opened last year. The Club Med…
Luxury vacation wholesaler Classic Vacations is partnering with “American Idol” host and radio personality Ryan Seacrest, who will work with Classic as a strategic advisor. Seacrest will collaborate with Classic on products, marketing and customer services in addition to supporting the company’s…