Industry & News
Top Ranking Commercial Airports
Airports Council International (ACI) has completed and released the results of their 2014 Airport Service Quality Awards, ranking international commercial airports in regards to their customer service. ACI surveyed over 550,000 passengers in 1,861 airports regarding their satisfaction in regards to airport access, security, facilities, check-in, retail, and food & beverage options. Here are the…
Read MoreNational Geographic Traveller Picks Best Travel Photos
National Geographic Traveller has announced its six finalists for its travel photography competition. Each year, the UK magazine selects the top contenders from thousands of entries for a final grand prize. This year, the six finalists are competing for a photography tour of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Six categories are represented by the…
Read MoreThe World's Most Popular Selfie Spots
With the increasing popularity of taking “selfies” and the latest introduction of the “selfie stick,” it’s become more popular than ever to take self-portrait photos at global tourist sites. AttractionTix has compiled a list of the world’s most popular places to take a selfie. The UK-based site analyzed 219 million Instagram photos tagged with the hashtag…
Read MoreTravel Tips for Your Next Vacation
When traveling, it always seems that you’ll receive an abundance of ideas regarding what you should do. But have you ever been told what you shouldn’t do when on your next vacation? Here are a few ideas for what to avoid when you are traveling. Avoid eating near a tourist attraction, as the restaurants are…
Read MoreFive Trends in Luxury Vacations for 2015
Affluent travelers have long enjoyed a wide variety of luxury vacations options, and it seems that each year a new trend pops up within the industry. Five trends that will likely be popular in the coming year include: Multi-generational exploration Quick getaways for millennials Rediscovering of previously-visited destinations Active/adventurous vacations Seeking out what is next…
Read MoreWill You Be At Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, and if you’re still considering planning a trip to New Orleans, there is time! Rio de Janeiro and Venice also host their own Mardi Gras and Carnival festivals, if you are looking for an international travel opportunity instead. Fat Tuesday falls on February 17th this year, and parties and can…
Read MoreWinter Storms Hit the Midwest, Delay Flights
A cold winter storm is blasting the Midwest and Northesast this week, delaying an estimated 5,000 flights across the country. Chicago O’Hare International has been hit hard with heavy snowfall and winds, resulting in over 700 cancellations. As the storm moves through the Northeast, Boston Logan International has also had to cancel about 400 flights.…
Read MoreA Guide to Valentine's Day Travel
For many, Valentine’s Day can be a day of romantic celebration, fun outings, and even a nice little weekend getaway to change things up. If you got caught up in January and didn’t realize the holiday is right around the corner, there is still time to plan a trip. If you’re looking for a tropical…
Read More5 Luxury California Itineraries
Whether you’re from California and looking to travel to a different part of the state, or are from another part of the country and making a trip out, there are so many different parts of the Golden State to see. If you are thinking to embrace luxury travel and enjoy your trip to the fullest…
Read MoreThe World's Safest City
Wondering where your next destination should be? If you’re concerned about safety and security as a first priority, you may want to check out the Safe Cities Index 2015, released by the Economist. The Economist took into consideration the digital security, health security, infrastructure, and personal safety of each city it rated. Tokyo, Japan has…
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