Daniel McCarthy

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Editor-in-Chief at Travel Market Report

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Hawaii’s New Tourist Tax—‘Green Fee’—Signed Into Law

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

Starting in 2026, travelers heading to Hawaii will be taxed at a higher rate for their hotel and vacation rental stays. On Tuesday, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed the new “Green Fee” tax into law, officially known as Act 096. The legislation increases the transient accommodations tax (TAT)—already charged on hotel rooms and vacation rentals—by 0.75%, with the goal of funding environmental projects across the state.
U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Warning for France

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

The U.S. State Department continued its regular updates for Americans traveling abroad this week, issuing a renewed Level 2 advisory for France on Wednesday. Following a similar update for Italy earlier in the week, the France advisory urges Americans to “exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest.”The Level 2 designation is not a warning against travel. Rather, it’s a reminder to remain aware of potential risks that could impact a trip.
Rudi Schreiner Steps Down as CEO of AmaWaterways

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and longtime CEO of AmaWaterways—and one of the most influential figures in the history of river cruising—is leaving his role as CEO and stepping into a new one at the company. Effective July 1, Schreiner will transition from CEO to Chairman of the Board. Catherine Powell, who joined AmaWaterways as president in February, will succeed him as CEO. Powell had been reporting directly to Schreiner since coming on earlier this year.
U.S. Warns Travelers to Italy to ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ Due to Terrorism

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

The U.S. State Department this week issued a new advisory for Americans traveling to Italy, warning of a potential risk of terrorism. The Level 2 advisory is not a call to avoid travel. Rather, it urges travelers to be aware and exercise increased caution. Italy remains two levels below a “Do Not Travel” warning in the State Department’s four-tier system. “There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy,” the advisory reads.
JetBlue and United Link Loyalty Programs in New ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

After the dissolution of its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines, JetBlue finally has a new partner—United Airlines.
Rob Katz Returns as CEO of Vail Resorts After Kirsten Lynch Steps Down

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

Vail Resorts announced Monday that Rob Katz, the company’s former CEO and current executive chairperson, will return to the CEO role following the departure of Kirsten Lynch. Katz is a longtime Vail executive who originally served as CEO from 2006 until November 2021. Prior to that, he was lead director from June 2003 and has been a member of the board since 1996. Before joining the company, he worked with Apollo Management, a private equity firm.
American Airlines Launches First Touchless ID Lanes

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

After announcing its intentions last year, American Airlines is officially rolling out its new Touchless ID lanes. This week, the airline unveiled plans to debut the first lanes at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The lanes allow eligible travelers to pass through airport security using facial recognition technology, eliminating the need to present a physical ID.
United Airlines Moves Up Check-In Time for Domestic Travelers

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

Starting next week, United Airlines flyers on domestic flights without checked baggage will need to check in earlier than they may be used to. Beginning June 3, all domestic travelers without checked bags must check in at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time. That’s a change from the previous 30-minute window and now matches the cutoff time for those flying domestically with checked baggage.
American Airlines Revisits NDC Misstep at ASTA’s Annual TAC

2 weeks ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

On what was essentially the anniversary of ASTA’s—and the U.S. travel trade’s—victory in the NDC battle, American Airlines took the stage at the Travel Advisor Conference (TAC) in Salt Lake City this week to revisit its controversial New Distribution Capability (NDC) rollout, a move it famously walked back during last year’s TAC.
ASTA TAC News and Notes: Hotel Commission Delays, Jackie Friedman Bids Farewell

2 weeks ago | travelmarketreport.com | Daniel McCarthy

SALT LAKE CITY — This week, hundreds of travel advisors from across the United States descended on Salt Lake City for the annual Travel Advisor Conference (TAC), hosted by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). The event is ASTA’s largest domestic conference and its most important, ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby told Travel Market Report on Wednesday. “This is a great and important touchpoint for our members,” he said.