Electric vehicle charging stations have become increasingly prevalent at hotels over the past decade but are still far from being an industrywide standard. That is changing. As a growing number of U.S. drivers embrace electric vehicles, and car rental companies add them…
Avance Collective, a nonprofit from three travel industry professionals, has launched with the goal of providing others in the industry a reputable charity to which to donate, even if it’s just a small amount annually. The collective, in turn, will support other…
Allianz Partners has launched a new website for travel advisors, AllianzAdvantage.com. It is designed to be a one-stop portal for advisors selling Allianz travel insurance. The site has three main sections: Media Center, Help Center and Become a Partner. In the Become…
First in Service Travel in New York (No. 35 on Travel Weekly’s 2023 Power List) has named Sherman Snyder its CFO. CEO Fernando Gonzalez said Snyder’s industry experience will bolster expansion efforts, particularly his knowledge of the independent contractor business model. Snyder…
Phil Cappelli has been named Avoya Travel’s chief sales officer. Most recently, Cappelli was Signature Travel Network’s senior vice president of preferred partnerships. Before that, he was the U.S. president at Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. He also held a number of…
Collette is launching a new rewards program for its travel advisors that will encourage them to travel with the company when they book tours through Collette. The Travel Advisor Program will reward advisors for booking more travelers on Collette tours. Advisors can…
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort is taking reservations ahead of a targeted Dec. 13 opening. Located at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, the 67-story hotel will make its debut with 3,644 rooms and suites, a six-acre pool area,…
After a bear was spotted in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday, the Frontierland, Liberty Square and Adventureland areas at the park closed for a while then reopened. In a statement, Disney said it made the decision to reopen the areas in…
Despite a drop-off in visitation this summer, overcrowding and congestion still dampened the visitor experience at many U.S. national parks. But this time, Mother Nature was mostly to blame. Yellowstone and Yosemite were among the parks where extensive traffic and long lines…
The U.S. Tour Operators Association has introduced a sustainability policy designed to enhance member efforts to begin or continue their sustainability practices. The USTOA Sustainability Policy outlines three pillars that define sustainability and details goals that balance economic growth, environmental care and…