Saturday, February 8, 2020

How a Women-Run Tour Company Plays a Role in Puerto Rico’s Tourism Efforts

Local Guest

Local Guest co-founder Carmen Portela speaks before going caving in Las Cabachuelas, Morovis. Local Guest is focused on sustainable tourism in Puerto Rico. Local Guest



Skift Take: As Puerto Rico's tourism industry recovers, big business from global companies may sound great, but so does slow-and-steady growth based in local communities. Puerto Rican women are doing that community-focused work.

— Sarah Enelow-Snyder

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* This article was originally published here

Friday, February 7, 2020

The Bodrum EDITION accepted into Virtuoso

Boutique Turkish Rivera hotel now part of exclusive luxury travel network.


* This article was originally published here

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Turo Raises $30 Million More for Rental Car Bookings: Travel Startup Funding This Week

Turo

An example of a car available for sharing and rental on the marketplace Turo. This week, travel startups Turo, H20, Gtriip, Beekeeper, Immfly, Wishbox, and NannyBag announced more than $57 million collectively in funding. Turo



Skift Take: This week, travel startups Turo, H20, Gtriip, Beekeeper, Immfly, Wishbox, and NannyBag announced more than $57 million collectively in funding.

— Sean O'Neill

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* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

How Airlines Are Relying More on Design Improvements to Make Flying Better

Thompson Aero Seating

This seat, by Thompson Aero Seating, may seem no different than products that have been on the market for years. But it is innovative, because no manufacturer had figured out to put an efficient all-aisle access seat on a narrowbody jet. Thompson Aero Seating



Skift Take: Don't fault airlines for lack of innovation. It's a risky business that doesn't always reward companies that act boldly. Instead, take solace in knowing that airlines are embracing smaller innovations that could make travel better.

— Brian Sumers

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* This article was originally published here

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Exploration cruising spreading beyond the poles

The plethora of upcoming expedition ships raises many questions, including how travel advisors will differentiate the brands and sell them.

* This article was originally published here

Monday, February 3, 2020

Proud Experiences focused on the growing LGBTQ market

The business-to-business conference returns to the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York from June 22 to 24. Travel Weekly is a media sponsor of the event.

* This article was originally published here

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Coronavirus already impacting travel beyond China air routes

Travel advisors are beginning to encounter apprehension, and cruise lines have implemented stricter preboarding screening worldwide.

* This article was originally published here