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A solo travel renaissance

A solo travel renaissanceIndividuals traveling by themselves have proven to be a resilient segment during the pandemic. Tour operators are heightening...

The pool and view from Mockingbird Hill in Port Antonio, Jamaica.

A ganja-friendly getaway in Jamaica"Everything required for a great Jamaican ganja vacation is ready and waiting," said GanjaVacations' founder Norman Lawrence.

With tourism on pause, a chance to rethink sustainability

With tourism on pause, a chance to rethink sustainabilityProponents of sustainable travel say the Covid-19 shutdown presents an opportunity for the industry to rebuild with a renewed...

A woman wearing a medical mask next to the empty Colosseum in Rome.

Europe's ban heaps more troubles on U.S. travel industryThe European Union’s decision to reopen borders but exclude Americans has dealt yet another blow to the industry, while...

64% of tour operators report bookings increase

64% of tour operators report bookings increaseIn the last 30 days, only 7% reported a decrease, while 29% said they hadn’t seen a change, according to a USTOA survey of...

Pricing tactics vary by sector as consumers return to travel

Pricing tactics vary by sector as consumers return to travelSome suppliers have slashed rates to lure travelers back. But some sectors may be protected from widespread discounting.

The AmaKristina. AmaWaterways launched what is essentially a two-for-one river cruise offer for medical personnel and first responders.

Suppliers show their gratitude to healthcare heroes, first respondersCompanies are offering vacation discounts, giveaways and other perks to those on the front lines of the Covid crisis.

Abercrombie & Kent added six Tailor Made adventures across the American West. Pictured, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisorsDespite new U.S. products, few advisors are reporting a rise in domestic bookings since the pandemic shut down global travel.

Comeback trail: Rebuilding indigenous tourism in North America

Comeback trail: Rebuilding indigenous tourism in North AmericaBefore the pandemic, indigenous tourism in North America was enjoying healthy growth, a powerful economic engine that helped...

A tour group pauses for a photo in Italy last year.

Tour groups likely to be small during measured restartTour operators are evaluating every aspect of their operations to meet a new normal that remains largely unclear.

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