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Globus VP of sales Paula Hayes announces retirement

Globus VP of sales Paula Hayes announces retirementFor the past 13 years, Hayes has been managing sales operations for Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways.

Bigger than the Big Five: Safari operators eye a new narrative

Bigger than the Big Five: Safari operators eye a new narrative"Big Five" is a powerful marketing term synonymous with African safaris, but it can cause travelers to bring a checklist...

Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Italy was the first country to enhance its travel protocols following the EU’s updated guidance.

Travel advisors reassure clients, but will EU guidance have chilling effect?Will clients put off Europe travel even though the EU's decision to remove the U.S. from its "safe travel list" could have...

Travel's needless pause

Travel's needless pauseThis latest wave of Covid is unnecessary, and that makes me angry. It is depriving us of a remarkable gift. Safe travel is...

Hotels embark on adventure ventures

Hotels embark on adventure venturesHotels are rolling out exclusive outdoor adventure experiences, building on offerings that became popular options during the...

Elyse Elkin, second from left, founded Exclusive Group Travel, where Joe Gorga, seated front left, was vice president of product.

Joe Gorga cared. And has gone too soon.We lost Joe Gorga early in his career in travel, but he made an impact in the industry nonetheless.

An Intrepid group at Machu Picchu in Peru in November 2019. The company said it would fold its Peregrine Adventures division.

Intrepid Travel to fold its Peregrine tour divisionAccording to Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton, the move will enable it to focus "all our expertise and energy" on the...

At the junction of exploration and tourism

At the junction of exploration and tourismWhen are astronauts not astronauts? When they pay their own way into space, says NASA. But the growing overlap between...

Hyatt says the ALG acquisition will expand its European footprint by 60%. Pictured, the Secrets Mallorca Villamil.

Hyatt reaches agreement to acquire Apple Leisure GroupThe $2.7 billion deal will double Hyatt's resort footprint and make Hyatt the parent of renowned packaged-travel brands in the...

The Travel Corporation's Trafalgar, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations and Contiki tour companies have instituted a Covid vaccination requirement for all adult guests, effective Sept. 1.

Travel Corporation brands requiring Covid vaccinationTrafalgar, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations and Contiki have instituted a vaccination requirement for all adult guests, effective...

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