Holiday Travel tips

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As travelers continue booking summer vacations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.

The Mexican government announced that additional personnel and lines of communication have been added for the busy Spring Break period to avoid potential travel disruptions at Cancun International Airport.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, December 19. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be happy to know they can experience the wild and wonderful world of Willy Wonka during their next trip to Britain. The newly released film Wonka is based on the 1964 novel written by British author Roald Dahl, and it tells the tale of Willy Wonka’s early days as an eccentric chocolatier, counting several notable British sights as backdrops.  From actual film shooting locations to chocolate-centric attractions, you will find a wonderful Wonka-esque experience waiting for you at any of the following places in Britain. 

The Department of Transportation has ordered Southwest to pay a $140 million fine for numerous consumer-protection violations that resulted from last year’s holiday travel meltdown. 

Travel platform EaseMyTrip anticipates a robust quarter during the festive season, with a big increase in Christmas week bookings – a year-on-year surge of 20% to 30%.

Winter is here and so will be the holidays. If you have any plans to travel over the Christmas holidays, now is the right time to book your flights. If you don’t, the air tickets may not be available for the dates you want to fly on.

Droves of Americans are expected to travel with the holidays right around the corner. 

A sweeping storm system is impacting much of the United States on this, the final day of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend. Nearly 14 million people found themselves under various winter weather alerts on Sunday, according to The New York Times.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, November 21. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Luxury hotel brand Virgin Hotels has launched a seasonal campaign, Joy Behind Every Door, rewarding travelers with the year’s most magical deals, including its best rates of the year.

Universal Orlando Resort announced that next year’s edition of the theme park’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will return from February 3 through April 7, 2024.

Hotels across the U.S. are offering some incredible deals for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holidays.

A recent study found that the majority of travelers are hitting the road during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday travel period.

Hotels from Canada to Italy and beyond are offering some great ways to save.

The hotel industry is gearing up for a robust holiday season and enjoying an optimistic outlook amid the final months of 2023. This rosy picture can be largely attributed to a recent boost in business travel, as well as a persistent preference among both corporate and leisure travelers to opt for hotel accommodations.

Oceania Cruises has launched its annual Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering up to $5,400 off per stateroom on over 100 voyages in 2024. 

AAA projects that 55.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday 2023.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, November 14. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Americans can expect busy roads and airports when they visit family and friends this Thanksgiving holiday.