Recycle Dat! Recycles Mardi Gras Cans and Donates Proceeds to Charity
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Recycle Dat! Recycles Mardi Gras Cans and Donates Proceeds to Charity

February 28, 2025
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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras might be known for its decadent, indulgent bacchanalia, but if you’re traveling to the Big Easy for the party, it doesn’t just have to be about the booze and the beads. Thanks to volunteer-run program Recycle Dat!, parade goers can give back to the city without

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TravelPerk secures 0M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy
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TravelPerk secures $200M, acquires expense management tech Yokoy

February 28, 2025
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Corporate travel management platform TravelPerk has secured $200 million in Series E funding. The Spain-based company has also announced the acquisition of Yokoy, an expense management technology company, for an undisclosed amount. Atomico and EQT Growth led the investment, which values the company at $2.7 billion. Noteus Partners and existing

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The 12 best solo travel destinations in the US for 2025
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The 12 best solo travel destinations in the US for 2025

February 28, 2025
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Traveling solo is one of life’s greatest adventures. Freedom, flexibility, empowerment and reflection are just some of the reasons to plan a solo trip. Over the past decade, solo travel stereotypes have evolved from gap year students backpacking the Gringo Trail in South America to trips encompassing a wide variety

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In Southern Sri Lanka, a New Design Movement Is Making Waves
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In Southern Sri Lanka, a New Design Movement Is Making Waves

February 28, 2025
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Recently, Sri Lanka‘s Southern Province has become a favored destination for neophyte surfers—a laid-back alternative to the less forgiving waters of the eastern coast—and a lively hospitality scene has risen in tandem. It is centered in the Galle district, famous for its monumental Galle Fort, a 16th-century Portuguese stronghold where

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The Best REI Outlet Spring Outdoor Gear Deals 2025
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The Best REI Outlet Spring Outdoor Gear Deals 2025

February 28, 2025
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On any given day, you can expect to find REI’s sale section practically overflowing with unbeatable deals on essential outdoor gear from every category. But what if we told you the retailer was harboring a major secret: a hidden outlet storefront chock-full of your favorite outdoor brands, boasting even greater

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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more…
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Airbnb, Expedia Group, SWA, Hostaway and more…

February 28, 2025
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Editor’s note: This roundup was created with the help of ChatGPT. Amex GBT names new senior leadership American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced new senior leadership appointments in marketing and technology.

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Aeroplan reintroduces family points sharing
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Aeroplan reintroduces family points sharing

February 28, 2025
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Air Canada Aeroplan members can now set up new family points pools … again. Aeroplan introduced family points sharing in 2020, making it easier for members to redeem their rewards. However, the ability to create new family accounts was suspended in 2023 due to service misuse concerns. This didn’t affect

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Around The World With 11 Black Authors
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Around The World With 11 Black Authors

February 28, 2025
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While there are so many books out there to choose from, there’s something deeply rewarding about reading something that opens you to understand different cultures and perspectives. In celebration of Black History Month, this list highlights remarkable works that explore the richness of Black culture while transporting you to various

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Frontier’s Latest Route Expansion Makes It Easier to Get to Iconic Beach Getaways in the Caribbean, Florida, and More
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Frontier’s Latest Route Expansion Makes It Easier to Get to Iconic Beach Getaways in the Caribbean, Florida, and More

February 27, 2025
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Travelers will soon have many more options for their beach getaways from Atlanta. Frontier Airlines just announced nine new destinations from the busiest airport in the country, including flights to Honduras and Aruba, beginning in late May and early June. The discount carrier will launch three flights weekly to San

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Why travel marketers can (and should) expect more from their affiliate strategy
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Why travel marketers can (and should) expect more from their affiliate strategy

February 27, 2025
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Personalization capabilities have come a long way since their inception, transforming generic interactions into targeted, meaningful experiences that resonate with individual travelers. As these tools have advanced, personalization has become a critical differentiator in a travel brand’s strategy; but brands must first establish some ground rules to be able to

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