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Ally Nicklaus “Pedal Thru” (Oregon trip)The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) by announcing that Oregon's travel industry employment will return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with a significant increase in employee incomes. announced that tourist spending had reached an all-time high. $14 billion – Powering communities, connections, and industry across the state. Held May 19-25 this year, NTTW aims to stimulate economic growth, foster vibrant communities, create quality job opportunities, stimulate new business, and improve the quality of Americans' daily lives. It is an annual tradition that celebrates the important role…
To commemorate National Travel and Tourism Week, Niagara Falls will be lit up in red on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:15 to 10:30 p.m. (Destination Niagara USA Photo) Monday, May 20th 2024 11:10 am Image and text provided by: Destination Niagara USA On Tuesday, May 21, from 10:15 to 10:30 p.m., Niagara Falls will turn red, the official color of the travel industry, in support of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 19-25. It will be lit up. Celebrated each May, NTTW shines a spotlight on the industry's critical role in fueling our nation's economy, fostering vibrant communities, and…
Dear Travel Troubleshooters: I purchased a flight from Boston to Madrid through Iberia's website, but I did not receive a confirmation email. When he called Iberia, the representative said they could not verify the purchase and advised him to dispute the charge with his credit card company, which he did a week later.Christopher Elliott, Travel TroubleshooterOn the same day, I received a confirmation email from Iberia. I called the bank the same day and withdrew the dispute. The bank representative told me to ignore the written communication and the dispute would automatically end. I followed this advice and considered the…
AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.The U.S. travel insurance market is experiencing a surge in demand, with Americans increasingly valuing financial and medical protection while abroad. Sales are nearing $4.79 billion annually, driven by concerns over safety, health coverage, and the rising popularity of international travel.New Delhi, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The US travel Insurance market is projected to attain a market valuation of US$ 21.15 billion by 2032 from $4.79 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 18.14% during the forecast period 2024–2032.The travel insurance market in the United States is experiencing a robust period of growth. Annually, Americans are…
South Korea-based credit card issuer Lotto Card is the latest financial institution to create a travel booking portal for its cardholders. The solution on the “Digi-LOCA” app provides flight tickets, accommodation and car rental and is provided by Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS).”The partnership between HTS and Lotte Card is a perfect fit to deliver curated, highly personalized travel products to our millions of cardholders,” said Dakota Smith, CEO of HTS. said. “HTS's cutting-edge travel technology allows Lotte Card to create synergies with existing verticals and services.” Get digital travel information delivered to your inbox every day Subscribe to our newsletter…
Advantage Travel Partnership members now have access to a new payment method designed to reduce card processing fees. This method leverages open banking technology, allowing customers to transfer money between banks through an online platform instead of using a card. This incurs a commission fee to the agent. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between a consortium of agents and payments specialist Boodil, announced at the Advantage conference in Costa Mujeres, Mexico. The new system will integrate a branded payment portal into the agency's website to facilitate the use of open banking. This portal allows agents to securely…
Approximately 44 million Americans plan to travel over Memorial Day weekend by car, plane, train, and even boat, marking a record-setting late-May holiday since 2005. is approaching. “We haven't seen these kinds of Memorial Day weekend travel numbers in nearly 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel. . “We expect an additional 1 million more people to travel this weekend compared to 2019. Not only does this mean we have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but it also marks the arrival of a very busy summer travel season. It means to.” All of this will lead to road…
Ohio roads are expected to be congested with nearly 1.7 million Ohioans planning to travel more than 50 miles from home, according to AAA.exploreOhio's next round of EV fast-charging stations will include one near Dayton MallCarla Hitchens, a spokeswoman for the AAA Club Alliance, said it's safe to say things are returning to normal as travel numbers for the holiday weekend, which marks the unofficial start of summer, have increased year over year. Ta.”It's going to be crowded,” Hitchens said. “We think this is a good indicator of what the summer is going to be like. It's going to be…
Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT – Free Report) – Zacks Research research analysts rank Allegiant Travel stock for 2025 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, May 17th. We have lowered our quarterly profit forecast. Zacks Research analyst M. Bass now expects the transportation company to report earnings of $2.64 per share for the current quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.94. Allegiant Travel's current consensus estimate for full-year earnings is $4.17 per share. Several other research analysts have also recently commented on ALGT. Raymond James lowered their target price on shares of Allegiant Travel from $110.00…
Myrtle Beach is participating in National Travel and Tourism Week, highlighting the significant economic impact of $11.95 billion in visitor spending and strong travel demand forecasts for summer 2024. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will commemorate this by participating in tourist destinations across the state and country from May 19th to 25th. National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) Recognize the significant impact travel has on the lives of South Carolinians. stated within Myrtle Beach Area CVB 2023 Annual Reportare key performance indicators of the Grand Strand's strength…