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Europe Reopens To Americans As An Uncertain Travel Reawakening Rolls On
June 16, 2021

Today, the latest big milestone in travel has been cleared — Europe is reopening for business to global travelers. The European Union is recommending its 27-member nations can start lifting the restrictions they’ve placed on travelers from the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Tripadvisor Rolls Out Subscription Service
June 16, 2021

As tourism recovers around the world, Tripadvisor is offering customers in the U.S. a new subscription service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Chasing Growth In Travel’s Hybrid Hotel-Hostels Segment
June 14, 2021

For those in the lodging industry, the last 16 months have been all about evolution as such businesses have struggled to recreate themselves and their offerings for the era of COVID-19 and all the restrictions and consumer anxiety it has spurred. Get the Full Story...

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US Airports See 2 Million Per Day Friday, Saturday As Travel Makes Comeback
June 13, 2021

Some 2,028,961 travelers moved through U.S. airport security lines Friday, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration. The figure represents the first time the number of daily air travelers has surpassed 2 million since COVID-19 struck the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Boston Airport Partners With Accesso For Virtual Security Line
June 03, 2021

Boston Logan International Airport is partnering with the high-tech ticketing firm accesso Technology Group to pilot a virtual security line, accesso announced in a Thursday (June 3) press release. The Virtual Security Line will be powered by Qsmart, accesso’s virtual queuing platform, and is being piloted...

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OpenTable, UrVenue Create Resort Booking Solution
June 02, 2021

The online restaurant reservation service OpenTable has joined forces with UrVenue to create a resort booking solution, the two companies said on Wednesday (June 2). The platform will be rolled out at three resorts: SAHARA Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas and The Godfrey Hotel...

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App, App And Away For PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Ranking Of Travel Apps
June 01, 2021

Feel that? It’s the tug of faraway lands and experiential joy of our collective wanderlust, stifled these past 15 months by horrendous events that made the world a smaller, scarier place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Travel Numbers Surge, Leading To Long Airport Wait Times
May 28, 2021

As vaccination rates climb and restrictions fall, people are making reservations with a look toward travel, but they are now facing long lines at the airport, according to AP News on Friday (May 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Airbnb’s Pandemic Party Ban Will Stay In Effect
May 27, 2021

Vacation marketplace Airbnb is keeping the party ban, which was enacted during the pandemic, in effect at least through the end of this summer, the company said in a press release on Thursday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...