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Millennials traveling and spending more than any other age group this summer

Millennials traveling and spending more than any other age group this summerThe 2018 Travelport U.S. Vacation Survey found that 34% of millennials plan to spend over $5,000 on upcoming vacations.

Man's mention in Expedia lawsuit a mistakeA man mentioned in Reservation Counter's lawsuit against Expedia was not involved in a company that allegedly received stolen...

Signature Travel launches consumer self-booking for hotelsThe platform is designed to be placed on consortium members' websites.

Bankrupt student operator faces lawsuitDiscovery Tours faces a consumer-protection lawsuit after leaving hundreds of parents and children high and dry.

Mexico determined to fight crime and faulty perceptionsDuring a Travel Weekly webinar, tourism minister Enrique de la Madrid said Mexico plans to produce a crime statistics index to...

Seattle's tax on big business to impact travel companies

Seattle's tax on big business to impact travel companiesAmong the travel companies coming out against the annual "head tax" of $275 per employee were Holland America Group, Expedia...

Carnival scrapping NCFs for third and fourth passengers in promotionThe promotion, which runs through May 31, applies to select cruises this fall.

Valerie Wilson Travel's and ASTA's Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg

Valerie Wilson Travel's and ASTA's Jennifer Wilson-ButtigiegThe co-chair of ASTA's Government & Political Affairs Committee talks about the Society's growing voice on Capitol Hill.

Agents weigh pros and cons of Apple-Mark Travel dealWhile Apple Leisure Group CEO Alex Zozaya predicted the move would benefit travel retailers, agent reaction was mixed.

Number of travelers up 5% this Memorial Day weekendAAA attributes the growth to "a strong economy and growing consumer confidence."