How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
The travel industry has often discussed how travelers and governments are responding to the issue that some destinations around the world are consistently burdened with crowds of visitors—and particularly whether consumers factor this issue into their planning and if so, how? Accor, Booking.com and the University of Surrey recently released
These J.Crew Sweatpants Trousers Are a Travel Essential
Some people overpack underwear, others fill Ziploc baggies to the brim with beauty products. I, however, notoriously overpack pants. I know, it’s odd. So, when I traveled abroad for two weeks last month, I challenged myself to pack only two pairs (seriously!). The J.Crew Pointelle Pant saved the day—and my
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Nicaragua Travel Guide
For decades, travelers seeking sun, sand, and the supreme biodiversity of the most pristine ecosystems in the Americas have passed over Nicaragua for neighboring Costa Rica. However, as Nicaragua is celebrating a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure‘s list of the 50 best places to visit in 2025, that finally
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. DerbySoft’s executive hires DerbySoft has restructured its executive team to drive growth in the hospitality sector, merging its connectivity and marketing solutions units into a unified hospitality business unit. Duane Overgaard was named
How I maximize reward travel at independent hotels and vacation rentals
There are many great reasons to stay at independent hotels and vacation rentals. Unfortunately, the ease of earning rewards on these stays is not one of them — or so you might think. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a variety of unforgettable stays and picked up several tricks to maximize
Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
With the rise of agentic artificial intelligence, the idea of letting an AI assistant book travel is becoming more normalized. And the majority of business travelers claim they would be happy with that according to a new study from Amadeus Hospitality entitled “Travel Dreams.” The report revealed 54% of business travelers would
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Meghan Markle’s Sweet Tradition Is the Ultimate Parenting Travel Hack to Stay Connected With Her Kids
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is one busy lady. Not only does she have a new show on Netflix, With Love, Meghan, but she’s also got an upcoming line of jams via her brand As Ever, and even a new podcast in the works. But somehow, she’s a woman
Northeast Asia online travel bookings to break $30B by 2026
In 2024, the stimulative force of Northeast Asia’s primary travel influencer, China, reasserted itself after a tepid 12 months since its borders reopened in 2023. This boosted the visitor economies in South Korea, Hong Kong and Macau, but the impact was sub-par in Taiwan. In September, China, South Korea and
Dr. Scholl’s Nova Sneakers Are Comfortable Travel Shoes
I’m the type of person who’ll run their sneakers to the ground (no pun intended). In fact, the rubber outsole on my everyday black low-top Vans aren’t completely melded to the midsole, and I only recently upgraded my running shoes after the fabric of my previous ones ripped apart. So,
Travel Apps Everyone Should Have Downloaded
There’s little doubt that technology has made travel much faster and easier. These days, the most important item in your luggage is your smartphone or mobile device, which can connect you to numerous apps that not only keep you in the know 24/7 but simplify your travel experience, whether it’s
