D/R DOWNLOAD 10.14
What’s Trending
01/ On Google
‘Global Dream Cruise Ship' is tending up by +650%, after Disney Cruise Line expressed interest in purchasing Global Dream, the largest cruise by passenger volume in history.
02/ With Media
This week, journalists expressed interest in how the air travel industry is preparing for the busy holiday travel season and expert insight on how cruise lines are enticing travelers to book trips.
People Magazine has named Wendy Naugle Editor-in-Chief.
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the promotion of Meaghan Kenny to Associate Commerce Editor.
03/ In The Zeitgeist
McDonald's partnered with the apparel brand Cactus Plant Flea and created an exclusive Happy Meal for adults. Customers have the choice of a Big Mac or 10 McNuggets, fries, a drink and one of four collectible figurines from the collaboration.
Bumble announced that it will bring the dating app ‘Bantr’ from comedy series Ted Lasso into the real world. Launching on October 13, the branded experience will match Bumble members without any photos being viewed, and last the duration of 2022.
HomeGoods announced its plan to reimagine the typical vacation home with the launch of House of HomeGoods, a pop-up accommodation in the Hudson Valley that allows guests to discover their new favorite decor trends.
TikTok influencer, Kristina Corniel, has rethought traveling on a budget with her hack to free lodging by house-sitting using TrustedHousesitters.com, boasting lofty stays such as large Manhattan apartments and even a stunning house in Lake Geneva.
Industry Insights
Delta Airlines and Joby Aviation are partnering to offer electric air taxis to ensure speedy airport travel, allowing customers to book via the airline app and website.
According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, 9 out of 10 hotels are experiencing constant staffing shortages. The AHLA identified that housekeeping is the most critical staffing need, citing it as the biggest challenge in the hotel industry.
Starbucks and Delta announced members of both companies’ loyalty programs – Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards – can now link their accounts allowing purchases at one brand to earn rewards at the other. Starbucks Rewards members can earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on eligible Starbucks purchases.
The crown portion of the Statue of Liberty has reopened for viewing for the first time in two years since its closure due to the pandemic.
Rental vacation platform Vacasa and Sony Pictures are offering an exclusive three-night stay at a replica of the Ghostbusters firehouse with booking reservations beginning on October 21.
Health-Related Updates
More than 118 countries and territories around the world have eased COVID-19 travel restrictions and began opening their borders. However, over 100 destinations still restrict entry for U.S. travelers and require testing, quarantines, or both for unvaccinated and vaccinated travelers.
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