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Few hotels are publishing information for a wheelchair user to know if the room will work for them. That may explain why only 15% of people with disabilities travel.

How hotels can best help disabled travelersAdding ADA info to your hotel's website is a boon to travelers. Jake Steinman, founder and CEO of TravelAbility, explains why.

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaning

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaningTravel personality Denella Ri'chard reflects on Juneteenth's importance, and three cities with special connections.

Finding my true vacation spot

Finding my true vacation spotTamara J. Walker, a historian and associate professor of Africana Studies at Barnard College, recounts a recent visit to Belize...

Are you a travel agent or travel advisor? Why your answer matters

Are you a travel agent or travel advisor? Why your answer mattersPlanning a vacation has become more complicated than ever. That's why industry veteran Frank Belzer says that in order to...

Here's why travel advisors continue to thrive

Here's why travel advisors continue to thriveMargaritaville at Sea's Frank Belzer says he's been hearing about the demise of travel agents for nearly two decades. He isn't...

Denella Ri’chard discusses the Little Rock Nine with Ranger Randy during her visit to the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Arkansas. The site was among those featured in her Black History Month TV special.

Why Black History Month is important to meTravel personality Denella Ri'chard on Black History Month: "It serves as a time of reflection to educate all people about the...

Making AI work for you

Making AI work for youAccording to travel advisor Bob Burke, the best way for advisors to meet the growing challenge from artificial intelligence is...

A new mix of passengers requires a different approach from airlines

A new mix of passengers requires a different approach from airlinesJ.D. Power's Michael Taylor says an increase in infrequent flyers presents airlines with a very real challenge: adjust to the...

Alex Wilcox

JSX's response: Our safety record is second to noneAlex Wilcox, CEO of the public air charter operator, responds to criticism of its safety procedures and business plan.

Tom Kershaw

NDC is bridging the gap between buyers and sellersTravelport's Tom Kershaw says that despite all the expectations and opportunities to modernize travel retailing, NDC is, at its...