Wanderlust Travel & Tourism

MMGY Global | July 20, 2020

MMGY Global has released the sixth wave of its ongoing Travel Safety Barometer survey. The most recent research shows that Americans’ perception of travel is holding steady despite a rise in COVID-19 cases. Out of a scale from 1-100, domestic travel scores a 46, up two points from 44 in the fifth wave of the survey. International travel remains in the low 30s, dropping a point from the June survey to 31....

Cruise

DAON | January 28, 2022

Daon, the creators of the world's first widely adopted digital health wallet, VeriFLY™, to help travelers and event attendees quickly and safely meet their destination's COVID-19 requirements, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival has launched a pilot program for guests boarding the ship, Mardi Gras, at Port Canaveral, Florida. Carnival guests can now upload their proof of vaccination and testing information so that it can be verified in advan...

Airlines and Airports, Industry Outlook

IBS Software | February 15, 2023

On February 15, 2023, IBS Software, a travel tech company, released new survey data that shows a staggering 93% of UK and US customers would book more services with airlines if given the opportunity, presenting an enormous opportunity for airlines. Following a difficult phase of travel uncertainty, passenger confidence in US and UK is on the rise, with 83% of respondents planning to purchase airline tickets within the next six months, according to the study. However, the researc...

Destination and Tourism

Hyatt Hotels Corporation | September 07, 2021

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into six new management and franchise agreements for hotels in Europe across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, and Hyatt Regency brands, further emphasizing a growing desire from travelers, World of Hyatt members, and owners for hotels that offer unique, differentiated experiences and foster genuine connections with people and cultures. This announcement builds on Hyatt’s growth...