Author: Sophia Rodriguez
The International World Airports Council on Monday released a list of the busiest airports in 2023. This year's top numbers show how international travel continues to rebound since the pandemic slump.“Global air travel in 2023 was primarily driven by the international segment and was driven by several factors, including the expected benefits of China's economic reopening and despite the macroeconomic situation. This includes an increased interest in travel and travel,” ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said in a statement. “This ranking highlights the critical role these transportation hubs play in global connectivity, commerce and economic development. Airports…
Africa's safari industry will undergo major changes in 2024, as revealed in the State of Safari Travel Report by safari planner Go2Africa. The report highlights that global interest in African safaris has increased significantly, with search volume more than doubling compared to 2022. The Go2Africa report also reveals a notable trend towards increasing budgets for safari experiences. The average budget for a safari has increased by 25% in the last year alone, and is now from $5,500 to $6,500. This increase in budgets reflects the growing preference of travelers for a more enriching safari experience. From a demographic perspective, the…
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a series of new features to GoCCL Navigator, its award-winning online booking tool for travel advisors. This enhancement streamlines the booking process and provides travel advisors with the tools and resources they need to maximize efficiency, improve the overall experience, and support business and revenue growth. In addition to a new design that makes it easier to search, view, and compare offers, we also include various enhancements to the platform. Enhanced offer details – A simplified list of key benefits and detailed details make it easy to check fares and compare with other offers. Special…
April 15, 2024 Nick Rajkovich / news@whmi.comThe Michigan Department of Transportation is launching a household travel survey that will provide the information needed to set transportation priorities for the next 20 years.Starting April 15, randomly selected households across Michigan will have the opportunity to provide details on how they will travel.The survey, MI Travel Counts, is conducted by Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG), a nationally recognized research firm, on behalf of MDOT. The findings will help transportation planners better understand how, when, where, and why people move in and around Michigan.Last implemented in 2015, this update helps planners take into…
Conan O'Brien continues to prove himself as a master of live entertainment. On April 11, the longtime talk show host, 60, sat down for a chat hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. At the event, titled “Globetrotting and Podcasting: Conan O'Brien's Life After Late Night TV,” O'Brien provided insight into his career after his TBS late night show ended. conan In 2021, he gave guests a preview of his upcoming Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go. During the sit-in, O'Brien shared an idea for the series that he had pitched to…
The arrival of spring marks the unofficial start of beach season in the United States, a country blessed with more than 95,000 miles of sparkling coastline. From the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean coast, the options are seemingly endless, but choosing the ideal U.S. spring beach can be difficult for even the most seasoned sun-seeker. Venice Beach, California, has been named the top U.S. beach to visit this spring, according to the latest rankings from travel guide and review site Dive In Travel. A hotspot for surfing, swimming and sunbathing. It's not just the water that draws the crowds. Venice…
More than 1,500 private jets were expected to land in Augusta, Georgia, throughout last weekend for the Masters Golf Tournament. The influx of these private jets created a huge buzz leading up to one of golf's biggest major events. I grew up in Georgia and watch the Masters every year, but I can't remember ever seeing private jets being talked about so much during the tournament. Last year, it became a hot topic after a few photos went viral on social media, but this year we're going to show you more through a week of practice round play, followed by…
photograph: Jasmine Meldan (Getty Images)Remember when air travel was all about comfort and luxury? Jet planes fly around on the Concorde Wearing full black tie regalia? Yeah, me too. My years of air travel began in the era of discount fares. Airline cost reduction and Pack riders together to earn money for every dollarand things never got better. We're driving a 2024 Integra Type S, what do you want to know?Now the plane is full of crying babies. Adults who don't like food, and traveling by plane is a harrowing experience. But some experiences are more harrowing than others. Today…
Airports in Tokyo and London jumped into the rankings as international travel returned last year. U.S. domestic airports have become more popular during the pandemic amid restrictions on international travel. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again topped the list as the world's busiest airport. Overseas travel soared last year, with airports from London to Tokyo rising to the top of global rankings for passenger numbers. Dubai International Airport will be the second-busiest airport in 2023, up from fifth in 2022 and fourth in 2019, according to Airports Council International's provisional rankings released on Monday. Passenger numbers to Tokyo International…
Some travel advisors are more comfortable with social media than others. But whether your marketing program is deployed on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube (depending on which platform your client frequents), it's important to remember that marketing programs are a critical component of any good marketing program. Most people would agree. Whether you're just getting started on social, or you're already active on social but want to take it to the next level, here are some tips on content creation from travel influencers who have mastered social.Post educational and informative contentFirst and foremost, provide value to your social followers. Over-promoting…