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Intrepid Travel has hired public policy and technology expert Payton Iheme as its first chief impact officer.

Intrepid hires its first chief impact officerPublic policy and technology expert Payton Iheme is tasked with accelerating the company's global sustainability and impact...

The Utopia of the Seas docked next to the Vision of the Seas at Perfect Day at Coco Cay. The ship will sail the first Travelmation Accessibility Cruise next year.

Travelmation is partnering with Royal Caribbean for accessibility cruiseThe first Travelmation Accessibility Cruise will sail on the Utopia of the Seas in October 2025.

Anita Salvatore is the incoming CEO and current COO North America for Corporate Travel Management.

Anita Salvatore, new CEO of CTM North America, notches win for women in travelSalvatore's ascension means five of the 10 largest U.S. travel agencies will have women in the role of either CEO or president.

At the recent Business Travel Show Europe, CWT's Nick Vournakis spoke about how the company is preparing for the acquisition as well as its ongoing initiatives in AI, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

CWT focuses on messaging capabilities, sustainability in lead-up to acquisitionCWT chief customer officer Nick Vournakis discusses preparing for the Amex GBT acquisition; merging AI, messaging and travel...

Few hotels are publishing information for a wheelchair user to know if the room will work for them. That may explain why only 15% of people with disabilities travel.

How hotels can best help disabled travelersAdding ADA info to your hotel's website is a boon to travelers. Jake Steinman, founder and CEO of TravelAbility, explains why.

The first Black-owned travel agency - A Summer Series episode

The first Black-owned travel agency - A Summer Series episodeIn honor of Juneteenth, this week we're highlighting an episode about Henderson Travel, the first Black-owned, accredited...

Participants on a Black Cultural Heritage of Amsterdam tour.

In search of Black history in AmsterdamThe ASTA River Cruise Expo helped me find Black heritage in Amsterdam.

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaning

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaningTravel personality Denella Ri'chard reflects on Juneteenth's importance, and three cities with special connections.

Focus on LGBTQ+: What queer families want from travel

Focus on LGBTQ+: What queer families want from travelQueer families are a distinct and growing subset of the LGBTQ+ community. Like all families, they come in many forms and have...

Finding my true vacation spot

Finding my true vacation spotTamara J. Walker, a historian and associate professor of Africana Studies at Barnard College, recounts a recent visit to Belize...

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