American Express starts offering NFT travel stamps to customers as memorabilia

American Express has started offering digital memorabilia to customers in the form of non-fungible token stamps issued on the Base blockchain. Summary American Express is issuing NFT travel stamps on the Ethereum Layer-2 Base for U.S. cardholders....

Travel Republic discount codes for September 2025

Whether your heart calls out for a trip to the bustling Big Apple, or you’re dreaming of sipping a pina colada in the Caribbean, Travel Republic has all your holiday essentials covered. Plus with package deals that are ABTA and ATOL protected, you...

Travel Advisors on What They Like About Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady

Gummy bears, drag queens, and parties galore: That’s just some of what Virgin Voyages’ new Brilliant Lady has in store for passengers. The ship debuted earlier this month as the fourth vessel for the line, bringing with it the same “be yourself”...

Mallorca holiday: Three out of four in the Balearics believe there are too many tourists making housing more expensive

75.6% of the Balearic population believes that too many tourists visit the region each year. This is one of the most revealing findings of the survey just published by the Balearic Islands Government’s Tourism Strategy Agency (AETIB). The survey...

Draft state budget for 2026 provides for financing State Tourism Agency at 2025 level

The draft state budget for 2026 provides for financing the State Tourism Development Agency of Ukraine at the level of 2025. According to draft law No. 14000 of September 15, it is proposed to allocate UAH 22.75 million for the State Tourism...

German Traveler Wins Lawsuit Over Misleading Hotel Booking in Egypt

A German traveler has won a lawsuit against a tour operator after being misled about the condition of hotel rooms in Egypt. The Munich District Court ruled in favor of the customer, dismissing the operator’s claim for a €657 cancellation fee. The...

What is a travel designer? Don’t overlook this valuable Chase Sapphire Reserve perk

The recent Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) refresh ushered in a higher annual fee and tons of new perks, including lifestyle credits, hotel elite status and Points Boost. But one benefit you may not have heard of is the ability to...

BMO Credit Card And Loyalty Strategy Focused On Current Customers

When I recently zoomed with Jennifer Douglas, Head of North American Retail and Small Business Payments at BMO, it was clear: the BMO Escape Credit Card wasn’t just another travel offer—it was a statement. “This is another client-focused...

Chico's Has Tons of No-iron Travel Staples on Sale

If your calendar is filled with trips, now is a great time to pick up some new pieces that will transition effortlessly from the airport to the resort. Chico's—an editor-loved brand—is offering up to 71 percent off hundreds of travel-ready styles,...

7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 – Tanzania Envoy

The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has revealed that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with the number of tourists increasing to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Kakele disclosed this on the...

Amazon Prime Day Is Returning This Fall With Bigger Savings for Travelers—and We Have the Dates and Details

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 take place on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 8. The sale includes discounts on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, winter-ready airport outfits, comfy walking shoes, and versatile travel...

Bali tourism operations remain stable after floods

Flash floods in Bali last week cut off roads and caused fatalities, but tourism operations continued largely unaffected. Heavy rain led to flooding in Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Jembrana and Tabanan. The national disaster agency (BNPB) said more...

Priority Pass launches ‘Private’ luxury airport service for HNW travellers

Image: Getty Images/ Supplied Priority Pass has launched Priority Pass Private, a luxury full-service airport experience aimed at high-net-worth (HNW) travellers, with initial rollout across more than 70 airports in Europe and the Middle East. The...

In AI era, human help is new luxury in customer service

Platforms are filtering requests — letting AI handle the bulk while nudging customers to pay if they want the certainty of human help | Photo Credit: BrianAJackson When Bengaluru-based marketing professional Nisha tried to resolve a bungled quick...

Inside one of Merseyside's busiest pubs where staff climb mountains and customers bring biscuits

Despite being one of the busiest pubs around, a Southport venue still finds time to scale mountains for charity and relax with customers over biscuits. Tucked away on Lord Street, the Sir Henry Segrave has just celebrated its 30th birthday, though...

Briland tourism partner slams 'baseless' claim

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The US partner in a Briland tourism business yesterday slammed allegations that he "preyed" on young Bahamians to 'front' for him as "baseless". Pablo Conde, in a statement...

What Happens When a Self-Navigating Car Decides Your Travel? We Found Out in the Faroe Islands

I’d been on the ground less than 20 minutes before the trepidation set in. Twenty minutes earlier, I’d walked off a propeller plane that had, an hour and a half earlier, left Reykjavík. Ten hours before that, I kissed my dog goodnight and got into...

American Express Pushes Travel Into Web3 With NFT Passport Stamps

TLDR: American Express introduces Amex Passport, turning international trips into digital NFT stamps stored on a public blockchain. Card Members can collect, customize, and share digital stamps that highlight memories from each destination...

United Airlines CEO confident in flight expansion 'because customers are choosing us'

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, speaks during the WSJ's Future of Everything 2025 at the Glasshouse on May 29, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images NEWARK, New Jersey — An oversupply of flights forced airlines to cut...

Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency joins OTS International Tourism Development Forum in Kyrgyzstan

Baku, September 16, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Kanan Guluzade, Advisor to the Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, attended the International Tourism Forum and seminar for the representatives of the Member and Observer States of the...