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| Vacatia Acquires The Berkley Group and Daily Management | Source: Vacatia | Vacatia has acquired The Berkley Group, Inc., one of the largest resort developers in the United States, and Daily Management, Inc., a full-service property management company of vacation ownership resorts. This acquisition combines Vacatia's industry-leading capabilities in technology, product innovation, and rental solutions with Berkley and Daily Management's extensive experience in resort sales, development, and management. Berkley and Daily Management will retain their current operations and locations. Together, over 2,500 associates service over 460,000 owners and manage over 11,000 units in 13 states, including Berkley's Vacation Village Resorts branded properties. |
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| Feds Spell Out New Passenger Compensation Rules | Source: Travel Industry Today | The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines’ obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an “exceptional circumstance” outside of carriers’ control. Ottawa says exceptional circumstances include security threats, unscheduled airport closures, bird strikes, weather or aircraft damage that could affect flight safety. |
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| 10 Wildcards to Watch Over the Next Year: What Could Shake Up the Timeshare Industry? | Source: Resort Trades | The next year could bring a range of unpredictable events that affect the timeshare industry. While no one can foresee every wildcard, being informed and agile can help you navigate the challenges and seize new opportunities. Stay alert, keep an ear to the ground, and be ready to pivot at a moment’s notice—because in this industry, adaptability isn’t just an advantage, it’s a necessity |
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| Will Hawaii Implement a New Tourism Tax This Year? Here’s What To Know | Source: Travel + Leisure | When Hawaii's legislative session opens on Jan. 15, one of the first orders of business will be voting on a new fee for incoming tourists. In a Dec. 31, 2024 memorandum, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced plans for “building a climate-resilient Hawaii” which would include a fee for tourists that would help fund the state’s conservation efforts. |
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| Trinidad And Tobago Under State Of Emergency | Source:Travel Industry Today | A spike in deadly gang violence prompted Trinidad and Tobago to implement a country-wide state of emergency last week. The declaration followed a weekend marred by a spate of gang-related violence that resulted in multiple deaths, including five men believed to be victims of reprisal shootings. |
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| Traveling in 2025? Here are some need-to-know changes happening next year | Source: National Geographic | From new ID and entry and exit requirements to updated airline refund policies, there are notable new rules affecting tourists coming in the new year. Starting in 2025, travelers will be impacted by international travel updates, as well as by changes in domestic flight ID rules for U.S. flyers. Meanwhile, advantageous customer protections are finally being locked into place, and some airlines have announced welcome cabin overhauls. |
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| Overtourism May Prompt Tourists To Rethink 2025 Travel Plans | Source: Forbes | Overcrowded travel destinations have led to increased debate over one of the most contentious travel issues of the year. In many popular tourist destinations, locals are trying to reclaim cities for themselves or local infrastructure is straining under the pressure of too many crowds, too often. News events and supporting data suggest that there are many overcrowded tourist destinations where it might be best to rethink travel plans, and many of these are on Fodor's 2025 “No List,” which suggests 15 places where you might want to think twice before booking. |
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