Originally reported on by Grant Martin, Skift Virgin Group, the global conglomerate that includes more than 60 businesses, is launching a new umbrella loyalty program in 2019. The new combined program will use Virgin Atlantic as its primary vehicle and currency for earning and spending miles for...
PHOTO: Reuters: Antara Foto/Ahmad Subaidi Parts of Indonesia were hit with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake yesterday, killing 91 people and injuring more than 200. The quake was the second to ravage the popular tourist islands of Lombok and Bali in just one week. With thousands of tourists being...
When it comes to selecting where to go in the Caribbean, it’s often a matter of taste, activities and preferences. While many of the exotic destinations are diverse in their culture, they all share a common bond – a plethora of beautiful beaches. This winter, join...
If it’s unparalleled beauty, translucent turquoise waters, stretches of sandy beaches and a culture synonymous with paradise, look no further than the islands of French Polynesia. The first stop on your quest for rest and relaxation is the idyllic island of Bora Bora. Located in the...
Delta has proactively issued a weather waiver for certain Northeast airports ahead of heavy thunderstorms forecasted for the area on Wednesday, June 27. The airline is expecting the storm to impact Wednesday’s operation causing delays at airports in Washington, D.C. and New York. Airport Traffic Control...
The United States Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump's controversial order blocking entry by people from several Muslim-majority countries, a decision described as "disappointing" and "worrying" by advocacy groups. In a 5-4 decision on Tuesday, the high court found that Trump's action was "squarely within...
Crystal Cruises has unveiled the latest design details for its upcoming expedition yacht, Crystal Endeavor. Aboard Crystal Symphony, Crystal’s president and CEO, Tom Wolber, shared the first glimpse of the luxury accommodations on the yacht during Crystal’s 27th Annual Sales Gala celebrating the company’s top sales...
Details continue to trickle out regarding Southwest Airlines' entrance into the Hawaii market, with the airline announcing on Thursday it will begin service to Islands from four California cities: Oakland, San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento. The new development comes a day after the Dallas-based carrier confirmed that...
SECAUCUS, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, one of the largest privately-held chauffeured transportation providers in the world, recently bought Wilshire Chauffeured Services, a Los Angeles-based provider of luxury transportation. The addition of Wilshire Chauffeured Services gives EmpireCLS the ability to...
In response to the announcement that Marriott International cut commissions paid to third-party meeting planners, some boutique hotels and independent brands launched promotions increasing commissions with hopes of acquiring new customers or expanding on existing group business. Marriott International announced it cut third-party commissions to 7...