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This week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) introduced it has ordered $1.3 billion value of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to be deployed at airport safety checkpoints throughout the U.S. in a transfer that must be lauded by vacationers.While the “sophisticated technology” is geared toward making it simpler for screeners to identify potential threats, TSA Administrator David Pekoske stated that “deploying these units across our security checkpoints as expeditiously as possible will also improve checkpoint efficiency and the passenger experience.”We can solely hope.This newest funding comes on the heels of a $781.2 million buy final 12 months. If nothing else, these…

by Donald Wood on April 14, 2023 Last up to date: 1:25 PM ET, Fri April 14, 2023 Concealed safety digital camera at trip house. (Photo Credit: PhonlamaiPhoto / iStock / Getty Images Plus)A brand new survey of trip property renters discovered that honest insurance policies and privateness are vacationers’ prime priorities, with an incredibly excessive variety of vacationers reporting cameras of their rental properties. According to a research from IPX1031, 64 p.c of respondents from the United States plan on renting trip properties in 2023, with 60 p.c preferring non-public properties, 31 p.c preferring residences, 31 p.c preferring cabins…

by Patrick Clarke on April 14, 2023 Last up to date: 11:50 AM ET, Fri April 14, 2023 JetBlue has introduced plans to make a further prepayment to Spirit Airlines stockholders this April.JetBlue agreed to a $3.8 billion merger with the ultra-low-cost provider final summer time in a transfer that might create the nation’s fifth-largest airline. However, the deal has encountered hurdles within the months since, with the U.S. Department of Justice just lately suing to dam the acquisition.The airline seems to be transferring ahead with the deal, nonetheless, issuing a prepayment to Spirit stockholders for $0.10 per Spirit share…

by Donald Wood on April 14, 2023 Last up to date: 10:50 AM ET, Fri April 14, 2023 Three mates having fun with a visit collectively. (picture by way of FilippoBacci / E+)New information from the United States authorities highlighted the rising travel-related prices for Americans.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ newest Consumer Price Index, underlying inflation pressures prompted a blended report, doubtless guaranteeing that the Federal Reserve will elevate rates of interest once more subsequent month.The lodge trade reported an unadjusted price improve of eight % in comparison with March 2022, additionally marking an 8.5 %…

by Donald Wood on April 14, 2023 Last up to date: 9:00 AM ET, Fri April 14, 2023 Lake Okutama, Japan (picture courtesy Gyro/iStock/Getty Images Plus)Japanese officers introduced that worldwide vacationers would not be pressured to cope with COVID-related border restrictions, beginning on May 8. According to Japan’s National Tourism Organization, the nation’s remaining coronavirus protocols shall be lifted subsequent month, with arriving vacationers not needing to current a legitimate vaccination certificates or a COVID-19 detrimental check certificates.Travelers heading to the island nation at the moment must present proof of full vaccination or a detrimental check carried out inside 72…

You might or might not have been to Thailand, however we’re fairly positive you haven’t explored the locations talked about on this weblog. Keep studying to get the total checklist in order that subsequent time you go to for a journey, you’ll be able to go to these offbeat locations in Thailand to keep away from crowds.Thailand is a kaleidoscope of colours whose tradition, traditions, nightlife, purchasing, seashores, structure, temples, dance, historical past, music, and extra excite folks worldwide. Does it excite you too? Then plan a journey to Thailand.Every Thailand itinerary has a set of locations like Bangkok, Pattaya,…

by Mia Taylor on April 13, 2023 Last up to date: 7:10 PM ET, Thu April 13, 2023 The Skynest on Air New Zealand (Photo Credit: Courtesy Air New Zealand)Setting apart people who fly first-class and enterprise class as a matter in fact, who on the market hasn’t daydreamed about having the ability to stretch out and loosen up on a airplane? Cramped economic system seats go away a lot to be desired. (Understatement).Air New Zealand totally understands the ache. And to assist make the flying expertise barely extra bearable—for at the very least just a few vacationers—the airline has…

by Mia Taylor on April 13, 2023 Last up to date: 5:15 PM ET, Thu April 13, 2023 Florida state capital in Tallahassee, Florida (Photo Credit: Getty/Aneese)On the heels of a gentle stream of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and authorized modifications coming from the state of Florida and its Governor, Ron DeSantis, the group Equality Florida is issuing a journey advisory about touring or relocating to the state. The advisory from the LGBTQ civil rights group warns of the dangers posed to “health, safety, and freedoms of those considering short or long-term travel” in addition to relocation to Florida. The group stated its…

by Patrick Clarke on April 13, 2023 Last up to date: 4:55 PM ET, Thu April 13, 2023 Solo traveler in Chinatown of San Francisco, California. (picture through lechatnoir / E+) ((picture through lechatnoir / E+))New analysis launched by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) this week reveals that Americans are already spending much more on journey than different massive discretionary purchases this 12 months and that half are extra doubtless to make use of a journey advisor than they have been up to now. According to the brand new report, 47 p.c of survey respondents ranked a trip…

by Donald Wood on April 13, 2023 Last up to date: 9:20 AM ET, Thu April 13, 2023 Sustainable journey. (photograph by way of smshoot / iStock / Getty Images Plus)Carnival Corporation launched its thirteenth annual sustainability report, dubbed Sustainable from Ship to Shore, detailing initiatives and momentum throughout environmental, social and governance focus areas.  Data from the cruise firm’s research discovered important progress towards its purpose of carbon-neutral operations by 2050, and a round economic system mannequin centered on waste discount, recycling and administration. “As the worldwide chief within the cruise business, we’re setting the tempo with the business’s smartest…