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This Owl That Escaped From the Central Park Zoo Has Turned Into an NYC Celebrity — Here's Why travelandleisure.com

This Owl That Escaped From the Central Park Zoo Has Turned Into an NYC Celebrity — Here's Why

Flaco, an owl who escaped a vandalized cage in New York’s Central Park Zoo, is on the hunt, and thriving, according to updates from the zoo’s staff.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
How to Visit the Oldest Surviving Schoolhouse Dedicated to Teaching Black Students in the U.S. travelandleisure.com

How to Visit the Oldest Surviving Schoolhouse Dedicated to Teaching Black Students in the U.S.

The Bray-Digges House has been relocated to nearby Colonial Williamsburg.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Thailand Will Start Collecting Tourist Fee in June — What to Know travelandleisure.com

Thailand Will Start Collecting Tourist Fee in June — What to Know

Thailand’s Tourist Fee Will Finally Go into Effect June 1 — What It Will Be Used For

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
U2 to Perform for the First Time in 4 Years in a New Las Vegas Venue Opening This Fall travelandleisure.com

U2 to Perform for the First Time in 4 Years in a New Las Vegas Venue Opening This Fall

U2 will be performing at the highly-anticipated Las Vegas venue MSG Sphere for a concert series this fall.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
This City in California Is Essentially Banning Cruise Ships — Here's How travelandleisure.com

This City in California Is Essentially Banning Cruise Ships — Here's How

The city of Monterey in California has effectively banned cruise ships after voting to terminate city services for them.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Leaving California Can Cut Your Taxes, But Be Careful forbes.com

Leaving California Can Cut Your Taxes, But Be Careful

If you are in California for more than nine months, you are presumed to be a resident, and more than six months usually means that too. Moving sounds easy, but you might say so long to California taxes, and hello residency audit. It pays to know what you

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Forbes Travel Guide’s 35 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2023 forbes.com

Forbes Travel Guide’s 35 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2023

From Boston to Bali, here are the year’s hottest new hotels.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
New York Collection Of Spanish Treasures On Show In UK for First Time forbes.com

New York Collection Of Spanish Treasures On Show In UK for First Time

A brilliant new exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts features works from Spain and colonial Latin America, from antiquity to the early 20th century. After the exhibition, further Spanish treats are on offer from chef José Pizarro in the gallery’s livel

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Visiting Venice For Carnival? This Glam Hotel Will Make It A Never-Ending Party forbes.com

Visiting Venice For Carnival? This Glam Hotel Will Make It A Never-Ending Party

Tucked away in a quiet quarter of Venice, Palazzina Grassi is a boutique hotel with an exclusive party scene.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Gorgeous, Uplifting Vacations: Follow ‘100 Trails, 5000 Ideas’ forbes.com

Gorgeous, Uplifting Vacations: Follow ‘100 Trails, 5000 Ideas’

National Geographic points the way again with fantastic outdoor tips for both country and city travel.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ Phenomenon Is Back, and You'll Need a Reservation to See It This Year travelandleisure.com

Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ Phenomenon Is Back, and You'll Need a Reservation to See It This Year

Visitors heading to Yosemite National Park to see the park’s rare “firefall" phenomenon will need a reservation this year as the National Park Service works to control crowding.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Jennifer Lopez Will Join Richard Branson on an Extra-special Virgin Voyages Sailing This Spring travelandleisure.com

Jennifer Lopez Will Join Richard Branson on an Extra-special Virgin Voyages Sailing This Spring

Jennifer Lopez will be on board Virgin Voyage's "Limitless Voyage" in April along with Sir Richard Branson.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Delta To Increase Staff Pay For Second Time In A Year forbes.com

Delta To Increase Staff Pay For Second Time In A Year

Mass layoffs from some of the world's largest companies have been in the news lately. But for one company, pay has actually increased—twice—in less than a year.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Best Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: People’s Choice Award Winners forbes.com

Best Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: People’s Choice Award Winners

Against a backdrop of the spectacular Indian Himalayas, a snow leopard is caught in a perfect pose in a breathtaking image voted as the winner by the public in this international competition.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
The One Best Travel Tip You Need To Know forbes.com

The One Best Travel Tip You Need To Know

I want you to travel better, with less stress. Here's how.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
How To Plan The Perfect Winter Weekend In Portland, Oregon forbes.com

How To Plan The Perfect Winter Weekend In Portland, Oregon

As the temperatures hover around freezing and daylight shrinks, it’s easy for your spirits to sink this time of year. But why not do as Portlanders do? Instead of bemoaning the cold and dark, locals have learned to embrace mother nature. Ahead, how to mak

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
A Complete Guide To Aria’s Proper Eats Food Hall In Las Vegas forbes.com

A Complete Guide To Aria’s Proper Eats Food Hall In Las Vegas

Whether it’s a burger, ramen, pizza, or sushi, the new Proper Eats food hall at Aria Resort & Casino has you covered.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
  	How travel pros can embrace new traveler expectations | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

How travel pros can embrace new traveler expectations | PhocusWire

Expedia Group’s Traveler Value Index examines what travelers truly want and how travel professionals can tap into that demand to provide the best end-to-end experience possible. 

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  	Strategies destination marketers are using to disperse tourists | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Strategies destination marketers are using to disperse tourists | PhocusWire

DMOs are using creative marketing strategies to nudge travelers to explore less crowded areas, but the effort also requires planning and support to ensure the dispersion doesn’t create problems of its own.

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  	January bookings indicate growing traveler confidence for 2023 | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

January bookings indicate growing traveler confidence for 2023 | PhocusWire

Vacation rental bookings made in the first three weeks of January saw a dramatic increase compared with 2022. 

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
  	STARTUP STAGE: Trzmo aims to be a super app for travel | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

STARTUP STAGE: Trzmo aims to be a super app for travel | PhocusWire

Trzmo provides global roaming, flight updates, duty-free shopping, ground transportation booking, dining recommendations, loyalty card management, the ability to save photos and videos and more all in one app.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Right Bank Reds forbes.com

Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Right Bank Reds

81 wines tasted from a memorable vintage

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Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Left Bank Reds forbes.com

Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Left Bank Reds

26 wines tasted from a winning vintage

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Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Right & Left Bank Whites forbes.com

Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Right & Left Bank Whites

Six crisp white wines from Bordeaux

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Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Entre Deux Mers forbes.com

Smooth Tasting 2020 Bordeaux Releases - Entre Deux Mers

11 wines from a winning vintage

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Why Try These Five Small Southwestern French Restaurants forbes.com

Why Try These Five Small Southwestern French Restaurants

Small, personal and focused on flavors

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
3 Coastal Maine Inns To Book Now For Summer forbes.com

3 Coastal Maine Inns To Book Now For Summer

The legendary coast of Maine has become more popular than ever, so the sage advice is to book now for summer.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
How To Explore Singapore's World-Famous Sustainability Scene As A Tourist forbes.com

How To Explore Singapore's World-Famous Sustainability Scene As A Tourist

This tiny Southeast Asian nation is home to some truly innovative hotels, bars, and attractions.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Meliá Hotels International Plans Big 2023 Luxury Expansion forbes.com

Meliá Hotels International Plans Big 2023 Luxury Expansion

Melia International is spreading its wings beyond its typical Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean roots to tap into the luxury market. CEO Gabriel Escarrer explains how the Meliá brand is positioning itself on an upward trajectory to grow into and succe

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Oslo Landmarks: 7 Must-See Sights In Norway’s Capital City forbes.com

Oslo Landmarks: 7 Must-See Sights In Norway’s Capital City

Oslo is home to rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks that provide a fantastic introduction to both historic Norway and modern Scandinavian design and lifestyle.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Franschhoek - The Stunning Town That’s A Must-Visit For Foodies And Wine Lovers forbes.com

Franschhoek - The Stunning Town That’s A Must-Visit For Foodies And Wine Lovers

Franschhoek is set in a scenic valley around an hour from Cape Town in the heart of South Afric's wine country.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
  	Video: TerraPay on expanding its payment solutions for travel | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Video: TerraPay on expanding its payment solutions for travel | PhocusWire

TerraPay's vice president of payments, Koert Grasveld, explains the company’s solutions and future ambitions.  

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation | PhocusWire

Flight Centre Travel Group chief experience officer John Morhous explains how the company’s strategic acquisitions help it create innovative products that meet the needs of its customers.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Kiwi.com prepares for growth in 2023 with new brand identity | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Kiwi.com prepares for growth in 2023 with new brand identity | PhocusWire

The company says its news brand identity better reflects its tech capabilities.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Optimizing payments for online travel agents to boost their business | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Optimizing payments for online travel agents to boost their business | PhocusWire

TerraPay outlines five payment challenges and the steps OTAs can take to overcome them and make the processing of payments more efficient.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Video: Allianz Partners on tapping into consumer trends | PhocusWire

Allianz Partners CEO Jeff Wright discusses how the company is ensuring insurance products and services fit consumer needs.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Video: Meta on how travel brands can use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Video: Meta on how travel brands can use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp | PhocusWire

Meta's director and travel industry manager, Sanjay Bhatia, offers tips for travel brands on how to create relationships with customers through social media.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	VIDEO: Chargeback Gurus on tackling rising chargebacks in travel | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

VIDEO: Chargeback Gurus on tackling rising chargebacks in travel | PhocusWire

In an interview at the PhocusWire studio, Chargeback Gurus' Marty Williams explains some of the factors that contribute to credit card fraud.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	The case for tours and activities as the loyalty ancillary | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

The case for tours and activities as the loyalty ancillary | PhocusWire

For businesses looking to boost customer loyalty, tours and activities presents a strong opportunity right now.  

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Travel agencies embrace a virtual future for B2B payments | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Travel agencies embrace a virtual future for B2B payments | PhocusWire

Travel agencies are switching to the merchant of record payment model to increase protection and gain greater control over the entire consumer experience.  

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	What agencies need to know about future travel retailing | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

What agencies need to know about future travel retailing | PhocusWire

Despite hurdles to the broader implementation of offers and orders across airlines, partners and sellers, the benefits of getting started are surfacing, and momentum is shifting across the industry.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Expedia Group CEO says metrics show strategy is working | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Expedia Group CEO says metrics show strategy is working | PhocusWire

In a call with analysts to discuss the company's Q4 and full year 2022 financial results, CEO Peter Kern says efforts to move all brands to the same front-end tech stack are nearly complete, with Vrbo migrating in the near future.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry? | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry? | PhocusWire

Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	phocuswright conference 2023 event listing | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

phocuswright conference 2023 event listing | PhocusWire

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phocuswright europe 2023 event listing | PhocusWire

Barcelona, Spain

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  	UnTours Foundation plans $10M investment for better tourism future | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

UnTours Foundation plans $10M investment for better tourism future | PhocusWire

The foundation's partners include Expedia Group, TUI Care Foundation, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Flywire and B Tourism.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Flight Centre Travel Group to acquire Scott Dunn to tap luxury markets | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Flight Centre Travel Group to acquire Scott Dunn to tap luxury markets | PhocusWire

Founded in 1986, Scott Dunn has 200 full-time employees, and its two main markets are the United Kingdom and the United States, with a small presence in Asia.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →
  	Wave of class action lawsuits provide warning for travel brands | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Wave of class action lawsuits provide warning for travel brands | PhocusWire

Spirit and Jetblue airlines and Carnival Corporation are among the brands hit recently with class action lawsuits related to their use of session replay software.

Feb 12, 2023 Read more →

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