Elizabeth Casolo travel tips

Short-term rentals are experiencing a boost for this year’s Memorial Day.

A number of travel management companies and corporations are starting to allow vacation rentals as accommodations, but there’s room for growth.

Short-term rentals in cities and suburban areas are struggling with their occupancy rates. At Skift’s Short-Term Rental Summit, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane said the “mass exodus” of people from certain places is redefining where guests stay.

Carl Shepherd is an investor and the co-founder of HomeAway, now part of Vrbo. He isn’t loyal to rental-booking platforms, though. It comes down to the fees and who they advantage with search.

Expedia Group’s generative AI travel assistant Romie could join your trip-planning group chat. 

Despite some record-breaking numbers for international travel, most travel spending still stems from domestic trips. Tourism within regions is growing, too.

If a pilot is grounded for mental health reasons, how long should it take for them to get medical approval? Do pilots need to tell the FAA every time they go to therapy? Should pilots on ADHD medication be able to fly?

Hotel booking sites have capitalized on Olympics demand by boosting prices for stays during the Games. But hotels aren’t alone in seizing this opportunity.

Italy and Greece may come to mind when planning a summer holiday in Europe. But travelers are gravitating toward other destinations that offer similar amenities at lower prices. A 2024 travel trends report from Mastercard showed increased air traffic and longer stays in some cheaper destinations.

A forecast from AAA estimates Memorial Day weekend travel will be up from last year with boosts in travelers across modes of transportation — but still shy of the all-time record set in 2005.

Europe was close to reaching its pre-pandemic tourism levels last year, but some countries started to go above and beyond in early 2024, according to a recent report from the European Travel Commission.

We reported last month that Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky’s compensation package could top $1 billion over a decade. It’s a lot, no doubt, but he’s also said he plans to give a lot away.

Some unionized hotel workers will participate in May Day rallies across the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, pushing for more employee fairness and wage increases, especially as the hotel industry bounces back from the pandemic. 

San Francisco is gearing up to greet more visitors from China, starting with a pair of pandas.

Some cruise stereotypes are going overboard as Royal Caribbean Group executives witness a boost in younger travelers.

A new study from Mastercard highlights how decision makers and travelers perceive sustainability, vacation rentals, and other topics in corporate travel.

Chicago is home to many iconic local eateries. At La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant, you can choose from up to 14 kinds of chilaquiles. At Old Fashioned Donuts, you can order fresh donuts from a man with over 50 years of experience making them by hand.

Mobile virtual cards aren’t new. A virtual card assigns a unique number to a transaction or a specific period of time. Companies can set spending controls on these card numbers so that employees don’t go over a limit. You can store these virtual cards on your phone. 

Online travel booking sites report higher hotel rates in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, but Paris isn’t alone. Some Olympic events will take place beyond the city limits, and there were increases in hotel rates for these other destinations, as well.

Starting October 1, 2024, Citi and Chase will cover higher Global Entry fees for certain cardholders.

As more passengers — nearly 8.5 billion to be exact — returned to the skies last year, one international hub made its way back into the global top 10.