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Kayla Smith. (Source: Kayla Smith)Success Stories focuses on veteran travel advisors and how they achieved success. Introducing Kayla Smith, Director of Public Relations at Sojourney Travel.How did you start working as a travel advisor? I started my career in the travel industry with Delta Air Lines in 1998, and that's when I caught the travel bug. Fast forward to 2011 and I turned my love of travel into a career as a part-time advisor. At the time, I was pregnant with my now 12-year-old child. This career primarily served as a “side hustle” to earn extra cash to buy diapers…
Beckley, West Virginia — Turnpike travel plazas in Beckley and Bluestone, West Virginia, are on pace to be completed by the end of this year. Members of the West Virginia Parkway Authority got an up-close look at work at the Beckley property near Tamarack on Monday as part of the authority's monthly meeting. parkways authorityManaging directorjeff miller “We're starting to see things really take shape,” Jeff Miller, executive director of the Parkways Authority, told Metro News. “They are currently working on the interior of the facility and the canopy, which I think will be symbolic for both.” Demolition of the…
ILYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – Today is the final countdown to the solar eclipse, and no matter how you plan your trip, expect delays. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice of possible flight restrictions and route changes due to higher-than-usual traffic along the eclipse's path. Lorain County Emergency Management Director Dave Freeman estimates that up to 550,000 people could travel to Ohio to see the phenomenon. This week, our team of safety experts is conducting planning sessions for potential emergencies. Click here for more information about solar eclipses “This is not the end or the apocalypse. All we are…
The upcoming solar eclipse has many meanings beyond its astronomical significance. For cities and towns located around the eclipse's direct line of sight, the event represents a major boost to the local economy.Bookings for hotels, flights and rental cars soared up to three times in the week leading up to the solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, according to a report from travel and expense management company Navan.Hotel bookings soared 315%. Americans were eager to fly to see the eclipse, with flight bookings up 110 percent. Additionally, rental car booking sales increased by 212%. Festival goers observe a…
Traveling to Mexico's Mayan Riviera just got easier.Starting this week, travelers to the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula can say goodbye to the crowded halls of Cancun airport and the potentially hours-long drive south. U.S.-based flights to the recently opened Tulum International Airport begin Wednesday.American Airlines and Delta Air Lines will begin service on March 28th, followed by United Airlines on March 31st. The new route will connect Tulum to major hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, and Newark.Air Canada will begin service to Tulum in May, while JetBlue Airways and Panama's Copa Airlines will begin service…
If planes happened to take to the skies on April 8, the same day as the next total solar eclipse, there could be disruption to flights. In a March 22 statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said pilots should prepare for flight changes and above-average traffic at airports in the path of the eclipse. This includes Burlington International Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, and Indianapolis International Airport. , Fort Wayne Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport.On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from North America as it moves northeast from…
Spring break is in full swing, and for many people it's their first proper vacation of the year, so while it's a fun time, it also comes with the risk of getting sick. The spread of the virus is rampant during spring break, when everyone travels between different parts of the country and crowds gather at popular spots like beaches. In fact, wastewater analysis shows an increase in the prevalence of some viruses, such as norovirus and influenza, heading into spring. However, don't let the presence of the virus stop you from enjoying your spring break vacation. Instead, read on…
I love to travel. Seeing new places can be inspiring, and taking a much-needed break from the city can be refreshing. But traveling is different for me now that I have Cushing's disease. It used to be that you could just jump on a plane and go anywhere in the world without thinking. That's no longer the case. I started to feel more comfortable when I had complete control over my travels. You can proactively find and call suitable and safe places for people with chronic illnesses. See if there are clinics or hospitals nearby. He can also plan his…
A travel agency in Northern Iowa is incorporating a bit of AI into its operations, but still maintaining the human element that some customers are looking for.Carol Behnke, owner of Destination Travel in Clear Lake, said she sometimes uses AI to generate effective wording for marketing emails or to find photos and memes to use on social media.”I don't use this trip for travel research, because I've been doing this for so long that I don't need to,” said Behnke, who started his own travel agency more than 30 years ago. . Destination Travel helps people plan vacations, honeymoons, and…
A powerful storm brought high winds, snow and rain to the central United States on Monday, making travel dangerous and “nearly impossible” in some areas, and the extreme weather on both coasts is expected to continue into Tuesday.The National Weather Service announced early Monday that areas from the northern and central plains to the upper Midwest would be affected, with sleet and cold rain reaching the Mississippi Valley. Minnesota could see 6 to 12 inches of snow per hour, potentially causing travel disruption in the Twin Cities.read moreA 51-year-old woman was killed Sunday when her car left the road and…