Just two months after adding the U.S. to its Safe Travel List, the European Union did an about face and recommended to its 27 member states that they ban nonessential travel from the United States. To be clear, the recommendation was not a ruling; each EU country would still be responsible for setting its own…
Let luck pick your next vacation destination! You could be brave and go wherever your finger lands. Or you could go best of three spins… Wnatever happens the whole world is opening up for travel again. Leisure travel is having one of the best years in memory as the pent-up demand is causing vacation travel…
STAYING SAFE THROUGH INNOVATION A survey of supplier enhancements… As pandemic inspired innovations make their way across the hospitality sector, travelers will benefit from the inclusion of new technology, with quicker check-ins, easier bag transfers and other services at their fingertips. Following are some of the corporations (and brands) which are adding new contact-less programs…
Is this the tropical vacation you’ve been dreaming about? Just 30 miles down the coast from Cancun, the Hotel RIU Dunamar offers all-inclusive luxury on the Riviera Maya without all the crowds. This five star resort sits on the ocean near local sites like Tulum, with the only Mayan pyramid along the coast, or Xcaret…
While this past year has been incredibly challenging, we still have so much to be thankful for. We Are Thankful For You! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Our corporate headquarters will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 However, we support our clients and their travelers 24/7/365. Just…
In a first sign that international travel is beginning to open up, the U.S. State Department dropped its Level 4 Travel advisory for most nations. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus. “With health…
AN INTERVIEW WITH TEPLIS TRAVEL CHAIRMAN MONICA TEPLIS Hardly any industry was left untouched by the pandemic. However, the travel industry was one of the very first to take a devastating blow. For corporate travel management and consulting company, Teplis Travel, as the first wave of the pandemic occurred outside the United States, a plan…
The world is a different place than it was just a few short months ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to focus more on the key priorities of ensuring the health and safety of their employees and maintaining proper levels of support for their customers. Visibility, traveler safety and security, and enhanced travel management…
Last week Hilton announced it was unveiling it’s 18th brand. This makes for the sixth new brand announced by Hilton in the last three years. Dubbed Tempo by Hilton, the “approachable lifestyle brand” is targeted at the “modern achiever.” Heavy-duty marketing lingo to be sure, but in an interview with Skift, the chain’s Senior Vice…
Within global travel management strategies, loyalty programs for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies are a well-established way for corporate travel managers to reduce costs and earn points for booking with a preferred vendor. Not as well known is the existence of a loyalty program for business meal and entertainment expenses which can yield benefits…