Talking Turkey: What to Do Now in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines is flying US travelers to IST now. Here are some of the best places to stay and things to do
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Amtrak App Allows Riders to Book Emptier Trains
Number of reserved seats will be limited to allow for more physical distancing
Asia Pacific Planners Eager to Stage In-Person Events
Marriott Bonvoy survey finds desire for meetings in APAC is rising but concerns about restrictions and health standards remain high
Mexican State of Guanajuato Campaigns to Bring Travel Back
The colonial city of San Miguel de Allende and its surrounding region is rebranding itself as the start of “great stories”
Medjet Adds Transport Benefit for COVID-19 Patients
Starting Oct. 19, members hospitalized with COVID-19 within the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean can get air medical transport home
WestJet Enhances Insurance Coverage for US Travel
Canadian Airline Seeks to Remove “Barrier” to Travel By Adding Enhanced Protections for Flyers
Uber On a Roll Again in London
Despite Transport for London ruling last year banning the ridesharing service, a judge finds company ‘fit and proper’
Volocopter Offers Reservations for Commercial Flights
Be the first to fly with an electric air taxi – in a couple of years
Wyndham’s New App Focuses on Minimizing Guest Contacts
Mobile tool offers low-contact features such as check-in and checkout and in-stay tools at almost 6,000 hotels
Delta Extends SkyMiles Benefits and Adds Flexibility
New policies eliminate 72-hour window to change or cancel an award ticket and drop the $150 fee for redepositing points
Four Seasons Adds Properties in Mexico and Sicily
New destinations include a private peninsula in Mexican coastal town of Tamarindo and a palace in Taormina on Sicily’s eastern coast
Alitalia Launches Pre-flight COVID-19 In-airport Testing
Trial program at Rome and Milan uses free rapid antigen testing, delivers results in 30 minutes