I’m an Adventurous Travel Writer, and a Low-key Journey With My Parents Taught Me to Slow Down
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I’m an Adventurous Travel Writer, and a Low-key Journey With My Parents Taught Me to Slow Down

February 15, 2025
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The clouds were upside down—or at least that’s how they seemed to me. I was three years old, flying for the first time from the U.K. to Jamaica, looking down at the puffs in the sky below us. It was the first of many trips with my parents during a

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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway

February 15, 2025
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Amadeus’ new partners Travel technology company Amadeus and LATAM Airlines and its affiliates have announced a multi-year distribution agreement. Under this agreement, LATAM Airlines NDC-sourced content and traditionally-sourced content (EDIFACT) will be available through

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15 Oprah-inspired Travel Outfits to Shop at Amazon
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15 Oprah-inspired Travel Outfits to Shop at Amazon

February 15, 2025
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Oprah Winfrey has been known to favor matching lounge sets and has even included some in her famous Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Most recently though, she’s been trading matching sets for a new cozy combo that we’ve clocked as the recipe for the trendiest travel outfit. Lately, we’ve noticed Oprah

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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more…
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: AirAsia, Mindtrip, Spotnana and more…

February 15, 2025
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Priceline hires CTO Priceline has hired Sejal Amin as its chief technology officer. She will be responsible for product engineering, data and technology operations and infrastructure for the company. Amin will also lead adoption

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STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
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STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America

February 13, 2025
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Mendel Mendel provides a centralized platform for tracking expenses and travel booking that is tailored to companies in Latin America.  Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company works with clients including Mercado Libre, McDonald’s and FEMSA. What is your 30-second pitch to investors? Mendel is an all-in-one

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33 Best February Travel Deals: Save Up to 50% on Cruises, Hotels, and Tours
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33 Best February Travel Deals: Save Up to 50% on Cruises, Hotels, and Tours

February 13, 2025
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February is the perfect time to book a last-minute getaway or get ahead on planning your spring break trip. This month, there are tons of amazing travel deals to take advantage of, whether you’re seeking a warm island vacay or an exhilarating ski weekend. Book a trip with Exoticca and

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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more

February 11, 2025
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.  BA, Spotnana Spotnana has developed a direct integration with British Airways enabling customers to access the airline’s content as well as servicing capabilities. Get a dose of digital travel in your inbox each

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The Key Travel Advisories Announced in June
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The Key Travel Advisories Announced in June

February 10, 2025
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Ecuador – Level 2 6/9 The State Department reissued its Level 2 travel advisory for Ecuador on June 22. Visitors should exercise increased caution in the country due to civil unrest, crime and kidnapping. Areas to avoid include Guayaquil, south of Portete de Tarquí Avenue; the cities of Huaquillas and

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Everything to know about buying cruise travel insurance
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Everything to know about buying cruise travel insurance

February 10, 2025
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What does cruise travel insurance cover? And does it pay to buy cruise travel insurance? The answer is not always clear-cut, as we’ll discuss in this guide. But consider this: It’s not always smooth seas when it comes to cruising. Even the best-laid plans for a cruise vacation can sometimes

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Railbookers Extends Flash Sale & Gift Card Incentives For 2023 Travel
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Railbookers Extends Flash Sale & Gift Card Incentives For 2023 Travel

February 8, 2025
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Railbookers reports a spike in demand for travel in the latter half of 2023, with nearly 54% of all bookings in the last six weeks departing before the end of December. The company says the trips are not just long weekend getaways either, with an average duration of eight nights

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