by Ned S. Levi | Jun 15, 2020
Hit hard by COVID-19, major cruise changes are coming to ships and new protocols to prevent the virus’ transmission. The cruise industry was hit hard by COVID-19. To an extent, in my opinion, it was self-inflicted, as the cruise industry was slow to react to...
by Ned S. Levi | May 11, 2020
In the post-COVID restaurant world, safety will be as important as taste The post-COVID restaurant world will be challenging for eateries and for travelers. Restaurants are important to the travel experience. They introduce us, often like no other place, to local...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 29, 2020
Simple steps to make passengers feel safe enough to fly again This is becoming a mantra for me. These airline actions should become the norm when working to get travelers to fly again. Have airlines hand out masks when boarding. Or, have passengers bring their own...
by Ned S. Levi | Mar 30, 2020
Creating an emergency travel kit must be part of every traveler’s preparation. Don’t leave on any journey without one. Last week, I discussed how travelers can prepare to handle emergencies while away from home. It’s actually possible to prepare for...
by Charlie Leocha | Mar 19, 2020
European airlines lose bid to water-down passenger pandemic protection rules In the USA, airline passenger protections are almost nonexistent. On the other hand, the European Union (EU) passenger protection laws stay strong. The European Commission published new...
by Ned S. Levi | Mar 16, 2020
After COVID-19, take personal responsibility for hotel health and safety Throughout much of the world today, COVID-19 is taking a heavy toll on the hospitality industry. As new cases have soared, hotel occupancy has plummeted. Leisure and business travelers are...