Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Dear Travel Troubleshooters: I need help getting a refund from Expedia. I booked two round-trip Air Transat tickets from Toronto to Paris through Expedia in 2020. I had to cancel my flight and Expedia told me I could get a refund based on their refund rules during the pandemic. Expedia says it will process refunds within the next few weeks. Christopher Elliott, Travel Troubleshooter I waited several months, but the refund did not show up on my credit card. When I contacted Expedia in early 2022, I was told to contact Transat for a refund. I did so, and the…
Singapore, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ — As Labor Day approaches, the world's workers are eagerly awaiting a well-deserved break from the daily grind, seeking solace and excitement in various destinations around the world.celebrated as may day In many regions, this holiday provides a valuable opportunity for workers to relax and explore, with some enjoying a multi-day break.According to the latest data from Trip.com Group, Asia is the most popular travel destination among travelers around the world during this period and includes cities such as: Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul and Taipei The holiday season is leading the charge.China, One of…
Dear Travel Troubleshooters: I need help getting a refund from Expedia. I booked two round-trip Air Transat tickets from Toronto to Paris through Expedia in 2020. I had to cancel my flight and Expedia told me I could get a refund based on their refund rules during the pandemic. Expedia says it will process refunds within the next few weeks. Christopher Elliott, Travel Troubleshooter I waited several months, but the refund did not show up on my credit card. When I contacted Expedia in early 2022, I was told to contact Transat for a refund. I did so, and the…
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Miami Hotel. city of brotherly love where: Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia, Philadelphia; 215-563-5006. Something special: The boutique Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia is housed in an Art Deco building, an architectural landmark built in 1929. Guests can still see the original banquet hall and library. Located in Center City near Rittenhouse Square. Amenities include bicycle rentals, a fitness center, a daily coffee and tea bar, and a wine hour. Pets are welcome. We'll give you a goodie bag. Enjoy nearby restaurants, entertainment, and festivals, including South 9.th Street Italian Market Festival and Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Art Festival, May…
Shortly after Matador Network announced its generative AI travel assistant GuideGeek early last year, an employee testing the tool asked about his hometown of Pittsburgh. After a while, she changed gears and asked about Crete. But instead of typing “Greece, Crete,” she accidentally typed “Crete Freeze.” GuideGeek was confused by the typo and thought the query was about ice cream parlors in Pittsburgh. But they couldn't find a real parlor called Crete Freeze, so they made up one with a background story about the founder and a claim that the shop makes its own ice cream, according to Matador Network,…
your first time Focusing on children is profound. It is a primal moment filled with strong emotions. I admit that in my case, not all of these feelings were selfless. So, as I thought of Alexander's little face resting in his mother's arms, a series of questions arose in my mind. Shall we connect? How long does it take for that to happen? And, even more embarrassing, how long can it pass if your preferred schedule has been prone to mania before resuming your career as a travel writer? Is not it? In 2016, the year before Alexander was born,…
This article was created by National Geographic Traveler (England).Although not as high or as dramatic in appearance as other parts of Europe's mountain ranges, the Bavarian Alps have a lot to offer. Cowbells ring in the high meadows, cold beers are served in wooden huts, and turquoise lakes sparkle in the countryside below. Of course, there are also famous castles. Neuschwanstein Castle welcomes huge numbers of visitors each year and is featured in many guidebooks, but it is notable that it has just undergone the largest restoration project in its 150-year history. Traveling from west to east, this road trip…
In the past, you could find your perfect hotel by contacting your local travel agent or doing a good old Google search. But a new report finds that the way people search is changing, especially for Gen Z consumers. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are becoming increasingly popular for finding hotels. Why the shift? Recent research highlights an important trend: Gen Z (ages 18-24) are using social media for their travel searches. This age group is bypassing Google to find a place to stay in favor of visually-driven platforms like Instagram (67%) and her TikTok (62%). The beauty…
Businesses are getting their employees back on the road, and it's only a matter of time before travel spending catches up to 2019. But corporate travel today is much different than it was four years ago.That's the key takeaway from Phocuswright's new report, The Green Dilemma: How Emissions Reductions Will Affect Corporate Travel. This report is part of a larger content series that explores how IATA's new distribution capabilities (NDC) and airline direct booking will put strain on intermediaries, new entrants will take center stage, and personalization and generative AI It also reveals that technologies such as these are making…
Summer travel is just around the corner, and we expect it to be as crowded as last year, if not more so.Not only are travel brands having to respond to increased demand for perennial hotspots like Italy, Japan and, of course, the US, but cultural tent poles like the Paris Olympics are putting pressure on all travel itineraries. It will increase.A recent consumer survey by research firm Econsultancy found that a significant portion of U.S. respondents (35%) intend to travel as much as they did in the previous year, and a notable proportion (26%) also intend to increase their travel…