I've lived in Los Angeles for five years, so I'm about 30 minutes inland from Santa Monica. It's a beautiful, classic Southern California destination with a beach, a pier, and an abundance of classy shopping and dining spots.
24.06.2024 - 22:09 / travelweekly.com
The travel ecosystem is at an interesting crossroads. On the one hand, travel is booming in many regions of the world – Phocuswright’s data projects $1.61 trillion in gross bookings worldwide this year, up from $1.43 trillion in 2019, and that’s expected to grow to $1.83 trillion in 2026.
But crowded destinations, airports and hotels – not to mention geo-political unrest in some parts of the world – can also create stress for travelers.
In this environment, service and reassurance can be more important than ever, giving consumers the confidence to complete a booking and peace-of-mind to truly enjoy the trip itself.
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I accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.That’s some of the reason Allianz Partners has created a new solution, Allyz. Consumers access the suite of Allyz solutions through a mobile app, creating a one-stop shop for pre-travel advice and services as well as a place to store travel documents and access assistance during a trip, such as access to medical services and push notifications about safety issues in the destination.
Allyz is just the latest solution in Allianz Partners’ ongoing innovation roadmap.
In a discussion with PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrells, Allianz Partners’ chief marketing officer for travel, Joe Mason, explains why the company prioritizes investments in innovation and a “courageous mindset” to develop solutions that serve both travelers and partners.
He also shares more about Allyz and how it is designed to be a “constant companion” that will reduce travel tension for consumers.
Mason also talks about Allianz Partners’ future plans including its work with artificial intelligence. Watch the full discussion below.
I've lived in Los Angeles for five years, so I'm about 30 minutes inland from Santa Monica. It's a beautiful, classic Southern California destination with a beach, a pier, and an abundance of classy shopping and dining spots.
The best part of summer cruising is that there are more cruising options than in any other season. Cruises to destinations like Alaska and Scandinavia are highly seasonal; go in the summer, or you can't cruise there at all. Even the Mediterranean is somewhat seasonal, with most cruise lines leaning heavily into summer and moving ships to warmer destinations during the cooler months.
Jun 26, 2024 • 5 min read
Packing for a vacation can often feel like an enormous feat. Throw in a few kids, and things are bound to get even more overwhelming. But take it from TikToker and mom Jordan Martin — packing your kids' belongings for a trip is easier than you think. In early June, Martin took to her TikTok page to share her unique packing hack for road tripping with her children.
The homemade videos came through in quick succession on the camp WhatsApp channel. Seven tiny sailboats with children manning them dotted crystal blue Mediterranean waters. The children were in pairs, seemingly matched according to age. Then there was my little one, the 5-year-old, who had insisted on tagging along with her 9-year-old brother, and the camp had agreed.
The Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA) has largely stayed out of the headlines in recent years, but the 60-year-old organization said that it has never stopped advocating for its travel advisor members, mostly when they have a supplier dispute.
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Start your engines—summer has arrived, and with it, all sorts of new hotel options to explore. There’s a major renovation of a Cape Cod classic with an unbeatable beachfront location. Near Yellowstone, design-forward cabins come with their own private wood-fired hot tub. And on the banks of the Kiawah River in South Carolina, a new Auberge Resort offers some serious Lowcountry R&R just minutes from downtown Charleston, yet worlds away from the hustle and bustle. This summer’s most exciting openings aren’t merely places to rest your head—they really help you disconnect from your home life in order to savor the great outdoors. And isn’t that what summer is all about?
Come July 1, U.S. hotels will need to comply with a California state law that requires upfront disclosure of the total cost — including all mandatory fees — of hotel rooms, among other travel services like short-term rentals and cruises.
All California hotels must disclose surprise junk fees starting July 1 thanks to two new state laws, including one specifically targeting hotel resorts and cleaning fees.
It is not too late to fly to Europe in business class this summer at a reasonable price.
People who visit Airbnb’s website and app in the U.S. first view the nightly rate and they can toggle to view the total price with all fees before taxes.