Compiled by Sikha Thakur Three new leaders at The Joseph Three new executive team members has been appointed by The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville. Mark Yanke as General Manager,Kalyana Krishnamoorthy as Director, Food & Beverage, Pilar Ortiz as Director of People and Culture. With global recognition and collective experience across the world, the three veterans in […]
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Svart: World’s first energy-positive hotel to open in Norway
By Netpal Travel Bureau You’ve heard about carbon neutral but how about ‘energy positive’? That’s exactly what this brand new hotel in the Arctic Circle promises to be. Set to open in 2023, this stunning Norway Glacier Hotel aims to lead sustainable travel trend. Combining an innovative design with out-dated materials, Hotel Svart planned to provide […]
Hilton updates Loyalty Program benefits, status
Hilton Hotels Corp. has extended some point expiration dates in its Hilton Honors loyalty program while tightening some status requirements, the company has announced. Some changes are an extension of those made in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hilton once again will pause point’s expiration, till Dec. 31, 2022. It also will extend Honors status […]
Car rental shortage predicted for upcoming holiday season
The pandemic has changed a lot about how we live our lives and how we travel, but perhaps one of the most surprising aspects of its impact on travel is the surge in rental car prices in both the US and Canada. When the pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns brought almost all travel to a halt, car rental […]
Demand for tours fall after US removed from EU safe list
The removal of the United States from the EU’s list of safe-travel countries has had a negative effect on tour operator bookings, according to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). In a survey conducted by USTOA following the announcement, two-thirds of USTOA Active Members reported a decrease in overall demand for new bookings. Roughly nine out […]
Crystal Cruises extends vaccine requirement through 2022
Crystal River Cruises has extended its vaccination requirement for all the guests and crew through December 2022 to allow easy travel across borders as part of its Crystal Clean+ health and safety protocols.The extension requires that all guests and crew must show proof of vaccination at check-in prior to boarding. The Crystal Clean plus protocols also include […]
US travel restrictions: UK and EU vaccinated travellers allowed to enter from November
Non-US citizens will finally be allowed into the country from November onwards. They will, however, have to prove they are fully vaccinated and show a negative COVID test result.White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced that authorities will require all foreign travellers to show proof of being fully vaccinated and a negative COVD test taken […]
What’s next for the business travellers?
With the continued congestion of the vaccine program, business travel is gradually returning. However, the setting that business travellers now face is different. The world we’re now in has significantly shifted if compared to a just few months before. Extreme weather and their influence are becoming more and more common. In addition to the recent […]
Cruise industry to dig out customer relationship
By Netpal Travel Bureau The cruise industry is reasonable with growing fleets. After passengers had to drive back and cancel trips during COVID-19, its demand has never been great. Cruise lines sail to many similar destinations where the cabins are remarkably alike. The new competitive differentiator is the customer experience of the entire customer journey […]
Skyscanner launches Road Trips, new beta travel planner
By Netpal Travel Bureau Skyscanner’s booking services personalised engine for sightseeing and activities signed a deal with Inspirock, the personalised itinerary platform. Including optimal routes, hotels, car rentals and an enjoyment itinerary, the travellers can plan their perfect road trip. Presently, domestic travel searches make up 43 per cent of global searches on Skyscanner. With […]





