Posts Tagged ‘travel industry’
A Look Into Embraer's Lineage 1000 Business Jet
Embraer announced its Lineage E1000 model last year, boasting soundproofing, cabin electronics, better fit and function than the first-generation. The business jet is not as large as a Boeing or an Airbus and is slower than a large-cabin Gulfstream or Bombardier global plane. It can accommodate 19 passengers of 4,000 nautical miles. The aircraft can…
Read MoreWhere Will Americans Travel in 2015?
According to a report for the U.S. Travel Association by Oxford Economics, Americans are taking less time for vacation than ever before- the lowest in 40 years. With a new year beginning, will things change at all? Will Americans more willingly embrace their vacation time to get away and relax? Euromonitor expects Mexico to be…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Trends for the Coming Year
Zicasso, an online travel referral service that matches travelers with travel agents, has released a luxury travel trend information report. The report entails trends for the 2015 fiscal year that will likely see the most growth. Zicasso expects “Italy, Australia, New Zealand and Greece are some top international destinations for luxury travel. Meanwhile, Peru, Argentina,…
Read MoreExtreme Travel: Hiking in Nepal
Depending on what you are looking for in a travel experience, vacations can range from relaxing and laid-back to thrilling and extreme. Extreme hikers Jeremy Aerts and his girlfriend May Wong have experienced the most severe temperatures and radical events, including freezing temperatures and avalanches as they hiked the Thorong La Pass in Nepal. Some…
Read MoreTop Travel Destinations of 2015
Have you begun planning your first vacation of 2015? It’s not too early to start considering options for different travel destinations to visit. Seven cities around the world are considered by many to be the up-and-coming hot spots of 2015. Vilnius, Lithuania, Kanazawa, Japan, Edinburgh, Scotland, Boise, Idaho, Cartagena, Colombia, Montevideo, Uruguay, and Atacama Desert,…
Read MoreThe World's Busiest Airports
Have you ever wondered which airports are the busiest in the world? Check out this list of airports around the world, ranked by volume of passengers in 2013. Atlanta tops the list with over 94,000,000 passengers passing through the airport during the 2013 calendar year. Click here to read the full article for View from…
Read MoreTSA May Start Rejecting Some Driver Licenses
The Department of Homeland Security is making moves that would force TSA to reject some states Drivers License for security reasons following recent terrorist activity. The Real ID Act, which has been in place for a decade, is what they are trying to enforce but some states outright opposed to make the changes. It requires stricter…
Read MoreWhy and How To Join the Private Jet Charter Trend
According to Eurocontrol, a national private jet travel association, and the Federal Aviation Administration, private jet travel is increasingly popular. Considering how the pros outweigh the cons, it’s not surprising. If you value time and convenience when traveling, consider the following benefits to private jet charters: • You will not have to arrive hours early…
Read MoreHelpful Tips to Reduce Stress When Traveling During the Holidays
The holidays are among the most popular travel times of the year, and you may have plans to travel during the upcoming holiday season. Perhaps you are using downtime at work during the holiday season to take a much-needed winter vacation, or you may have plans to visit family and friends who live far from…
Read MoreBiggest Travel Trends from 2015
The year 2015 saw some shifts in the travel industry. Here are some of the biggest changes we’ve seen going into 2016. Revenue Based Frequent Flyer Programs: The major airline companies (United, Delta and American) all moved to rewarding passengers based on the price of their ticket instead of the miles that they flew. This…
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