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5 days ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
These days it seems like the onboard entertainment on flights are seemingly endless…if you’re on the right airplane that is. We know we’re all on our own for entertainment when it comes to the budget airlines. However, when it comes to the major US airlines, don’t we kind of expect to have options?
With the cost of flying what it is today, the notion of being entertained while onboard may come as an afterthought to some.
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1 week ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
TravelPulse Travia has returned! This time we're at Global Travel Marketplace West in Palm Springs, California. Joining us this time again from the supplier side is Willie Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer at Rental Escapes. Watch as we quiz some travel advisors about GTM West, some California trivia, and learn more about Rental Escapes.
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1 week ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
Welcome back to the TravelPulse Podcast!This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including anti-tourism protests in Europe, cruise ship incidents and a naughty tourist. Later, I welcome Cat Brask of Northstar Travel Group and Kathy Dold, owner of TWK Travel Group, to talk about the best tips and tricks to mastering travel industry events. Which events are right for you to attend? Brask and Dold share insights into this and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
Last month, Hawaii signed a new green fee law, becoming the first state to address climate change through a tourism tax. They need to charge more.
The law now increases the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) by .75%, to 11%. This fee will be applied to costs for tourism-related activities including hotels and cruise ships that dock in Hawaii. To break that down, for every $400 spent, $3 will go towards natural resource protection.
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3 weeks ago | 
travelpulse.ca | Patrick Clarke |Eric Bowman
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled multiple January 2026 sailings aboard Carnival Conquest due to an important but unexpected drydock rescheduling. The cruise line recently informed impacted guests of the news, which will affect sailings scheduled to depart January 5 to January 26, 2026. Carnival Conquest had been scheduled to sail a handful of three- and four-night cruises from PortMiami to the Bahamas.
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3 weeks ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
As Memorial Day is often consider the unofficial start to the summer travel season, it’s no surprise the United States issued numerous travel advisory updates at the end of May. The State Department was quite busy throughout the month of May with 27 total travel advisory updates. Some were to destinations most Americans won’t be traveling to, like Venezuela and Russia. Others were to more popular tourist spots, such as Jamaica, Japan, Italy, Spain and France.
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1 month ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
TravelPulse is back with another On Location report! This time we're on location at Sensira Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico. We experience what this family-friendly resort has to offer and the things we can't because we're not a kid! From the rooms to dining options to the water park, watch the video to see what Sensira Resort & Spa is all about. Hear from guests at the resort as well as the ins and outs of the resort from Rafael Arjona, Sensira's Director of Sales.
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1 month ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
ORLANDO - The wait is over. Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park, is finally open.
Nearly a decade in the making, Epic Universe features new innovations and technology that truly elevate what a theme park is all about – family fun. From unique attractions, live shows, a plethora of delicious dining options, and so much more, Epic Universe has enhanced the vacation experience.
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1 month ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
Welcome back to another episode of Travel Advisor Teatime. In this episode, I interview Keisha Adriano, President & CEO, Travelwise International, to find out what's hot and what's not in Asia travel bookings. Adriano shares what is standing out, which destinations are rising, and she offers tips for fellow travel advisors on growing their Asia travel bookings. You can get in touch with her on social media here. Travel advisors - do you have a specific topic you want to spill your thoughts on?
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1 month ago | 
travelpulse.com | Eric Bowman
Welcome back to the TravelPulse Podcast!This week, I welcome Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, to the podcast to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the DOT's new plan to overhaul the air traffic controller system, and much more. Later, Hughes provides insights into what shifts she is seeing in consumers' travel behaviors today and how travel advisors can adapt. The interview on consumers' shifting behaviors begins after the 16-minute mark.
