Disneyland Resorts has announced the new safety protocols visitors will experience as the resort reopens, starting with Downtown Disney on July 9 and the theme parks on July 17. The enhanced health and safety measures follow a fairly standard protocol from other theme parks that are reopening and include the following procedures: • Face coverings are required. • […]
People who are planning a vacation in the near future may want to purchase a “cancel for any reason” travel insurance policy. Not all insurance policies are created equal and having the right one could mean the difference between getting your money back or not. Even cancel for any reason policies have some stipulations that […]
As airlines cut services and add new safety regulations to stem the spread of COVID-19 while in flight, passengers are starting to acknowledge the safety credentials of flight attendants. Aviation expert Mike Boyd says, “From the start, the role has been at its core one of safety, and that importance has now come back.” These safety skill sets are not […]
Airlines are adding health safety measures now that travel is slowly resuming. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have both said that they will require passengers to fill out a preflight health checklist during check-in. United's policy took effect Tuesday; Alaska's will begin June 30. The checklists vary: Alaska calls it a health and wellness agreement and says travelers must verify they haven't […]
In other airline news, Delta Air Lines is establishing the airline’s first Global Cleanliness division, which is a new department within the Customer Experience organization. Mike Medeiros, Vice President – Global Cleanliness, is leading the division. He says, “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our colleagues and our customers.” Chief Customer […]
Rebounding from coronavirus closures, many national park sites are at least partially open to visitors, but not all facilities and services are available. In most cases, it depends on where states are in their reopening plans. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said, "In accordance with this guidance and in coordination with governors across the country, the Department of […]
Stay-at-home orders have given people a greater appreciation and need for the freedom of travel and we’re confident it will come back strong, though maybe a little different than before. Here are five trends travel marketers should keep in mind as the U.S. and other countries begin to re-open to travelers: Read More
In its ongoing effort to increase safety amid the coronavirus pandemic, Delta Air Lines will continue blocking middle seats and extend its cap on seating on all flights through September 30. Delta will cap seating at 50 percent in First Class, reducing the number of passengers on flights. The carrier announced on this week when […]
Many national park sites are at least partially open to visitors as the nation rebounds from closures. However not all services and facilities are available. “In accordance with this guidance and in coordination with governors across the country, the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service are working to reopen the American people’s […]
Americans are looking to hit the road again as travel restrictions are lifted, and Amtrak is ready to provide a safe environment for the experience. Despite some routes being reduced or suspended, Amtrak has operated as an essential service throughout the coronavirus outbreak, but an increase in demand in the weeks ahead is expected to […]
