Labor Day Weekend Records the Highest Number of Travelers Since Start of COVID-19 Air Travel Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 14, 2020September 14, 20200 After the COVID-19 lockdown, travelers are slowly starting to return to airports — although the numbers are still nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported a record-high number of passengers since the coronavirus pandemic shut down travel earlier this year. On the Friday before Labor Day, Sept. 4, 968,673 people passed through TSA checkpoints across the country. It was the first time since mid-March that the TSA screened more than 900,000 travelers in one single day. But that’s still nowhere near the 2.2 million passengers that the TSA had processed exactly one year earlier. A report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), released Tuesday, revealed that there were 73 percent fewer airline passengers in July 2020 than in July 2019. Although
More Travelers are Turning to Professional Travel Advisors Air Travel Tickets Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - August 28, 2020August 28, 20200 More travelers are likely to book their trips through a travel agent than before the COVID-19 crisis began seven months ago, according to a new study from British-based travel technology company Travelport. The majority of travelers are now ready to consider booking domestic and international trips, but only if airlines, airports, hotels and car rental companies collectively implement 10 different safety measures throughout their journey, including fully flexible or refundable flight tickets. This is according to the results of Travelport’s independent research. The results of the study are based on a survey of 5,000 travelers across the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand, as well as in-depth interviews with 29 leading travel suppliers. The study found that at all parts of the travel journey, it
Disney World is Set to Reopen their Gates Disney Florida Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 27, 2020May 27, 20200 Disney World will reopen its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park that left the Walt Disney Company reeling.The Disney theme park, which employs some 70,000 people, plans to begin a phased reopening on July 11 for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the company said on Wednesday.Walt Disney World as well as Disney's Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California, closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely and prevent the spread of the coronavirus at its parks Employees and guests will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature screenings before entering the parks.Disney will reduce capacity at the parks and the resort will temporarily suspend parades, fireworks
The Nation’s Capital Could Begin Phased Reopening May 29th Travel Travel Advisory Washington DC by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 21, 2020May 21, 20200 D.C. could begin a phased reopening May 29, if data continues to show improvements, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday. “We are going to monitor throughout the weekend, the trends that we see,” Bowser said. “And if those trends hold next week, by the end of next week, we will be able to communicate the start of our phased reopening.” Bowser made the announcement following a presentation from the “Reopen DC Advisory Committee” with its recommendations for different businesses that can reopen safely. “We will be in a posture to begin a phased reopening next Friday, May the 29th, in Washington, D.C. Let me be clear about what this is and what it isn’t,” she added. “It is not an on and off switch.
Phased Reopening of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort Disney Florida Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 17, 2020May 17, 20200 This coming Wednesday, May 20 will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort® as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. With the safety and well-being of its Guests, Cast Members and third-party operators at the forefront Walt Disney World will began to welcome the public back to Disney Springs. While the theme parks and resort hotels remain temporarily closed, the phased reopening of Disney Springs is a welcome milestone as we navigate through this unprecedented time. Many third-party operators will open their doors to Disney Springs Guests. On May 27, three Disney-owned and -operated stores and venues will reopen: World of Disney, D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and the Marketplace Co-Op. You can visit DisneySprings.com/reopening for the most current information on
Some CCL Cruises are Set to Resume August 1, 2020 Carnival Cruise Cruise Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 5, 2020May 17, 20200 Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume cruises on Aug. 1, the company announced Monday. Eight of its 27 ships will begin cruising out of ports in Florida and Texas in August, the company said, while all other cruises will remain canceled through at least Aug. 31. The company had previously said it would cancel all cruises through June 26. The first ships to return to cruising will be the Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic and Carnival Sensation from Miami, the Carnival Breeze and Carnival Elation from Port Canaveral east of Orlando, and the Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Vista from Galveston, Texas. All Alaska cruises on the Carnival Spirit from Seattle will be canceled, as well as the Carnival Spirit Vancouver-Honolulu cruise on
COVID-19 Brings with it New Hotel Cleaning Initiatives Hilton Hotels Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 29, 2020April 30, 20200 The American Hotel & Lodging Association and Hilton each announced initiatives this week to advance hotel cleanliness and keep guests and employees safe and healthy. The two join Marriott International and Accor, which recently announced cleanliness efforts to combat COVID-19. The AHLA launched Safe Stay, an initiative focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Safe Stay will seek to change hotel industry norms, behaviors and standards to ensure both hotel guests and employees are confident in the cleanliness and safety of hotels once travel resumes. “Every hotel guest and employee should know that their health and safety are our top priority,” said Chip Rogers, president/CEO of AHLA. “Safe
DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie Lovers Here’s the Recipe so you can make them at Home Hilton Travel Travel News Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 13, 2020April 30, 20200 Ok so you haven't been a road warrior lately staying at your favorite hotel the DoubleTree by Hilton. I know I love strolling by the front desk strategically to see when the next batch of those freaking warm cookies are on the counter. Well you might not be traveling right now but we aren't going to let this COVID-19 pandemic take all of our joy away. Here is the official recipe of those world famous cookies that we all know and love and if you've never had any then let the good folks at Make it a Vacation Travel book you a stay in the very near future. A warm chocolate chip cookie can’t solve the pandemic problem, but it can bring
The Royalton Riveria Maya – Cancun Cancun Mexico Travel Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - November 24, 2019December 4, 20190 7 nights accommodations for 2 adults occupying 1 roomLuxury Junior Suite All InclusiveCheck in Date: 01 Aug 2020, Check out Date: 08 Aug 2020Departure from JFK to CUNTransportation to the resort and back to the airportTotal Cost $1795 per person (based on double occupancy)Deposit: $375.00 per personFinal Payment Due: May 6, 2020 An all-inclusive resort in Riviera Cancun, sits perched on a dazzling strip of powdery white sand. Your All-In Luxury® vacation starts the second you arrive, with every aspect of your stay designed to deliver a personalized experience that awakens and enriches the senses. This all-inclusive vacation features a selection of luxury accommodations and thoughtful touches throughout, including the DreamBed™ designed exclusively for Royalton Resorts, 250 thread count sheets, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi,
Iberostar Rose Hall Suites All Inclusive Honeymoon Jamaica Travel by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - October 26, 2019October 27, 20190 Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites is an elegant, all-inclusive addition to the Iberostar complex, located in beautiful Montego Bay. Complementing its sister hotels with extraordinary specialty restaurants and unique amenities, the all-suite hotel features spacious accommodations, 24-hour all-inclusive service and spectacular surroundings. Ideal for families and couples alike, this upscale hotel offers a bountiful variety of gourmet dining options, attentive hospitality and personalized concierge service. The all-inclusive plan at Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites includes room accommodations as selected; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily including one main buffet; breakfast and lunch are also offered at the Snack Restaurant and Grill located by the pool; for dinner, the hotel offers 4 specialty restaurants (Mexican, Steak House, Gourmet and Mediterranean); 24 hr. room service; unlimited
