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Amtrak launched a new sale Wednesday for travelers hitting the rail with a family companion or significant other. Officials have dubbed it the “Roomette for Two for the Price of One” sale. The new discount will allow one person in a group of two to travel for free when the full-price fare is purchased via…

Amtrak received recognition for its commitment to providing opportunities for America’s veterans with its inclusion in the top 100 Best for Vets Employers by Military Times. The annual ranking highlights a corporate culture and policies that best leverage the traits and skills embodied by veterans and servicemen and women to enable them to be successful…

WHY IT RATES: The partnership between Hertz and AAA has given travelers ample opportunities to save time and money when renting a vehicle.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. MORE Destination & Tourism Hertz, one of the world’s most iconic and recognized car rental brands, and AAA, North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, are…

Hertz announced Tuesday the Italian branch of the car rental company has added Maserati vehicles to its Selezione Italia fleet. The Selezione Italia collection now features the Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli, and Maserati Levante, which will provide travelers the chance to drive an exotic car when on business or leisure trips in Italy. Travelers looking…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced Thursday the company plans to hire 8,500 college graduates into its Enterprise Management Training program and 2,000 interns into the Management Internship program in 2018. When the new employees arrive at the more than 5,800 Enterprise locations throughout the United States, the dress code will be dramatically different. This time, trainees and…

For rail travelers looking for an adventure this summer, Amtrak and the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) are teaming up to introduce a rail pass to make it easier to discover Maine by train. The new Discover Maine Rail Pass is valid for 10 one-way trips on the Amtrak Downeaster between any Maine…

For travelers always looking for the best deal, Amtrak is offering a new summer flash sale through June 7, dubbed Amtrak Across America. Rail travelers looking to explore the United States between July 9 and November 16 will be eligible to receive up to 30 percent off a standard fare when their trip is booked…

WHY IT RATES: As travel agents continue to analyze the car rental market for customers, Sixt is an option that is growing in markets across the United States.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Sixt Rent-a-Car, the global mobility provider with more than 2,000 locations in over 100 countries, is renowned around the world for affordable…

Avis Car Rental announced Wednesday the grand opening of five facilities located at Universal Studios Orlando’s Loews Hotels & Resorts properties. Avis is already the official car rental partner of Universal Parks & Resorts, and the new facilities will offer theme park visitors convenient access to the company’s wide-range of vehicles and world-class service. The…

To help make rail travel easier on nursing mothers, Amtrak announced the addition of lactation suites at five major train stations, four of which will be installed in time for summer travel season. The lactation suites will be added to Amtrak stations in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Chicago in the coming weeks, with the…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients who appreciate rail travel should be selling them on new discounts on advanced purchases.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Your summer trip just got a promotion with Amtrak, which is offering 25 percent off travel on the Acela Express when booking 21 days in advance of a…

Amtrak’s long distance train services can be a conundrum. Taxpayer-funded, often unreliable, and unprofitable since Amtrak’s formation in the early 1970s, they’re also a fun way to spend a weekend. I found myself in Dallas looking for something to do over a weekend, when I happened across Amtrak’s Texas Eagle. Also known as southbound train…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients who love attending concerts should be aware of the unique offer from Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for customers who travel to/from the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, Calif., from May 11 and Sept. 30, 2018.…

To help college students get home to see family or head back to school for summer classes, Amtrak is offering a 15-percent discount for those traveling in the Midwest. Students between 13-25 years old who provide a valid student ID will be eligible for the discount on Value or Flexible Fare when they book the…

WHY IT RATES: These deals make it even more affordable to travel by train throughout the Northeast.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Get on board for your next exciting trip, as it’s time to travel for less, during Amtrak’s latest “Northeast Regional 3 Day Sale.” Starting Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10, customers can book…

With the summer vacation season approaching fast, travelers will be looking to hit the road with their families, friends and significant others. Thanks to the vast vehicle options from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, tourists will have the chance to visit destinations around the United States in the comfort and safety of a reliable car, truck or SUV.…

For travel agents serving clients who prefer to see the United States via rail, Amtrak Vacations is launching a limited time Flash Sale starting on May 2. Travelers booking their next vacation with Amtrak will be eligible to save $200 per couple when they upgrade to a private roomette sleeping accommodation or $300 per couple…

For travelers heading to the West Coast, the Napa Valley Wine Train announced a new experience for adults, dubbed the Tequila Train. As part of a partnership with Casa Dragones and a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Tequila Train will debut May 5 and will run three hours along the beautiful fields…

Road trips are just flat-out more fun in warm weather. It also helps to have a reliable and comfortable vehicle to ensure you complete your journey stress-free. Fortunately, Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers affordable rates on cars, trucks, SUVs and vans year-round. Right now, travelers eyeing an All-American road trip this spring and summer can take advantage…

As a way to improve dining options for sleeping car customers, Amtrak is offering contemporary and fresh dining choices that can be delivered to the bedrooms or roomettes of passengers. Starting June 1, passengers on the Amtrak’s Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited trains will be able to enjoy hand-crafted meals that can be delivered…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients visiting Japan will have a new car rental option with the addition of Avis to the market.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, announced its return to the Japanese market Wednesday with the opening of its flagship location…

Amtrak announced Tuesday it would be offering passengers 65 and older an additional 10 percent off their standard 10-percent discount fare through Thursday. The three-day sale will be applicable for travel from May 1 to June 27 with no blackout dates, and the sale runs exclusively on Amtrak.com for booking until April 19. The sale…

Ride-sharing service Uber revealed Wednesday it is adding new options that include a car-sharing service and a way to purchase train tickets. According to Reuters.com, Uber will launch its new service in San Francisco later in April, dubbed Uber Rent. The new option will be part of an agreement with peer-to-peer car-sharing service Getaround, which…

WHY IT RATES: Travelers can be very loyal to their baseball teams, and travel agents with clients who support the Washington Nationals will likely consider National Car Rental due to the company’s partnership with the MLB organization.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. National Car Rental announced Tuesday a new sponsorship agreement designating National as the…

WHY IT RATES: Car rental options seem endless, but travel agents looking to book their client a vehicle during their next trip should consider the increasingly popular Sixt.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Sixt Rent-a-Car, the world’s premier affordable luxury car rental service with more than 2,000 locations in more than 100 countries, is renowned…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents participated in a series of panel session and educational presentations. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Rail Europe brought together travel agents and distributors who specialize in rail travel from around the world for two days of networking, learning, sharing and collaborating with its European rail carrier partners at the Rail…

Transportation when traveling abroad can be tricky. That’s why it’s vital to plan ahead. Renting a car allows you to find your own path your own way. RELATED OFFERS Earn And Enjoy Cash RewardsEnterprise … All Travel Offers With Enterprise, you can save 10 percent from now through August on a car rental to explore…

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents serving clients who want to see the world via rail this summer, Rocky Mountaineer has the offers to make the company a viable vacation option.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Rocky Mountaineer, the largest privately-owned luxury tourist train in the world, announces the addition of four new destinations to…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients migrating to the Midwest to partake in the annual Tulip Time Festival will have more rail travel options thanks to Amtrak.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Amtrak is offering additional service between Chicago and Holland, Michigan, for travelers headed to Holland’s annual Tulip Time Festival. A special stop…

Originally opened in 1927, Virginia Beach’s Cavalier Hotel was an instant landmark in its oceanfront community, significantly changing the area’s social scene during its heyday. A string of U.S. presidents and iconic celebrities visited the property over the years including Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. MORE Hotel & Resort It was also a…

Hilton is significantly expanding its presence in Morocco. The hotel company recently signed a deal to open a property in 2022 in the country’s capital of Rabat, which is just the latest in a string of developments either in the pipeline or already open. Last year, according to Hotel Management, Hilton opened two hotels in…

WHY IT RATES: With these two new properties, The Radisson Hotel Group now has 18 hotels and more than 3000 rooms in Saudi Arabia.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Park Inn by Radisson, the upper mid-scale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia…

A billionaire Australian developer has invested $100 million creating an ultra-exclusive resort in Fiji near one of the world’s largest coral reefs. The resort, Kokomo Private Island Fiji, has just 21 villas and is located on the site of an abandoned Aman resort project. MORE Hotel & Resort Lang Walker, a developer worth an estimated…

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio opened its doors 10 years ago. Since that time, it has accommodated more than three million guests and hosted in excess of 5,000 meetings. To celebrate its first decade of business, the property just completed a sweeping $19 million renovation of guest rooms, meeting spaces, corridors, the lobby, an onsite…

WHY IT RATES: Nashville is a popular vacation destination, and travel agents looking for accommodations for their clients will have a new option thanks to the opening of Cambria Hotel Nashville.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. The Cambria Hotels brand debuted in the Music Capital of the World Thursday evening with the grand opening of…

I’ve stayed in my share of the various Marriott brands, but a recent trip to Miami offered the chance to try out the AC brand, in the tony suburb of Aventura, conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and near plentiful shopping. My first impression of the property was genuine surprise—the bright, spacious lobby was…

WHY IT RATES: The Hotel Indigo Durham is just a stone’s throw from many of historic Durham’s top sites – the cathedral, the castle and the university. The hotel meanwhile, occupies a historic building that was once part of Durham University.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Hotel Indigo Durham, an IHG hotel, has opened in the…

WHY IT RATES: Located within the Haymarket entertainment precinct, the design of the forthcoming Hotel Indigo Sydney Central will draw its unique identity from the surrounding neighborhood’s rich heritage. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Travelers will soon have a refreshingly local way to satisfy their curiosity when staying in Sydney, with the signing of Hotel…

WHY IT RATES: Smart, inventive public space and guest room design that includes “smart” room décor combine to create a truly unique new Fairfield Inn & Suites. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. The 114-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Gainesville, Florida is scheduled to open today. Its bright and inviting décor, smart, inventive…

WHY IT RATES: Honoring the annual Japanese tradition of Hanami, the Mei Ume restaurant will be transformed with a bespoke cherry blossom garden. In addition, Head Chef Tony Truong has created a special, seasonal menu. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Mei Ume, the Asian restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, is celebrating…

Amtrak Vacations is helping passengers prepare for the busy spring and summer travel seasons by offering the rail company’s biggest sale of the year. The Amtrak sale kicked off Wednesday and is valid for booking until April 6. To take advantage of the deal, couples must upgrade to a private roomette sleeping accommodation. When the…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents looking to book chauffeur services for clients traveling to Asia should consider Hertz after the company announced it has launched a dedicated website.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Hertz Asia has launched Hertz Chauffeur website to make it easier for customers, including travel agents, to book chauffeur services for a…

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Monday the state was banning Uber from testing its autonomous vehicles following the death of a woman who was struck by one of the company’s SUVs last week. According to Reuters.com, Governor Ducey sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stating that after he viewed the video of the…

WHY IT RATES: Many clients want to support companies that are looking to change the world for the better, and travel agents can sell them on Avis as the ideal car rental choice due to the impressive work behind the scenes.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Avis Budget Group, Inc. has been recognized for its…

Planning to visit or leave Florida soon? If so, consider driving a rental car home with Enterprise. Rates are as low as $9.99 per day. Not only will you save money in the process, but you’ll also create lifelong memories during your journey. That’s what a road trip is all about. So, if you’re flying…

WHY IT RATES: Selling rail travel can help build any travel agent’s portfolio, and Vacations By Rail is looking to help travel agents earn as much money as possible.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Vacations By Rail, the leading supplier of train vacations, escorted rail tours and luxury trail journeys around the world, is launching…

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents with clients who care deeply about the environment, Enterprise’s dedication to planting trees makes it one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the industry.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Since 2006, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has funded a massive reforestation effort with more than 12 million tree plantings.…

WHY IT RATES: When clients ask about the best car rental brands when traveling for business or leisure, travel agents can talk about Avis’ customer loyalty awards.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. For the 19th consecutive year, Avis Car Rental is the No. 1 car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index.…

WHY IT RATES: Rocky Mountaineer extends the Stay & Play offer through Wave Season to help American travelers save money —Eric Bowman, TravelPulse Senior Editor RELATED OFFERS Stay & Play 2018Rocky Mountaineer All Travel Offers Rocky Mountaineer, the largest privately-owned luxury tourist train in the world, wants to help travelers and cruise enthusiasts cross two…

Mexico is a popular destination for travelers, and Avis Rent a Car provides visitors a safe and affordable option for ground transportation while exploring the country. Avis boasts more than 100 locations in Mexico, including facilities at major airports. It became the first car rental company in the country to sign an agreement with the…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents are always looking for new and interesting options for their clients, and tourists visiting California will have another car rental option for both business and leisure trips.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Access to all the adventures San Diego has to offer just got easier thanks to Silvercar. The premium…

WHY IT RATES: France is a popular destination for tourists, and travel agents will have a great car rental option to book for clients heading overseas.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. RELATED OFFERS You can exceed client expectations with …Enterprise … Earn And Enjoy Cash RewardsEnterprise … SOURCE: Enterprise Holdings press release. Article Source

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents with clients looking to visit Taiwan, there is a new car rental option with the launch of several Budget locations.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Budget Car Rental announced Wednesday it has launched operations in Taiwan. Located at Taoyuan International Airport, Taichung International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport and Taipei’s…

WHY IT RATES: The partnership between Hertz and Eurowings will give travel agents new options for clients visiting Europe, while also saving them money via the agreement.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. MORE Car Rental & Rail Hertz Europe Limited, part of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc, has signed a global partnership agreement with the European…