Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly
Name	Travel Weekly
Type	Trade magazine
Foundation	1960
Owners	Northstar Travel Group
Headquarters	New York City
Language	English
Issn	0041-1376

Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly is a trade periodical serving the travel industry, particularly tour operators, travel agents, airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tourism boards, and corporate travel managers. Founded in 1960, it connects decision-makers across hospitality, aviation, rail transport, maritime industry, and destination marketing with news, analysis, and market intelligence. The publication has chronicled major events such as the rise of jet age expansion, the emergence of low-cost carriers, and regulatory shifts involving agencies like the U.S. Department of Transportation and multinational bodies including the International Air Transport Association.

History

The title was established during a period marked by growth in transatlantic travel and the expansion of package tours offered by companies like Thomas Cook and TUI Group. Its early decades paralleled developments such as the introduction of the Boeing 747, deregulation episodes exemplified by the Airline Deregulation Act in the United States, and consolidation trends represented by mergers involving Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group. Ownership and corporate structure changed over time through acquisitions by media groups including Advanstar Communications and later the Northstar Travel Group, reflecting the wider consolidation of specialized business-to-business media exemplified by transactions involving Reed Elsevier and Wicks Business Media.

Publication and Editions

The magazine produces a flagship weekly printed edition alongside specialized regional and sector-focused editions covering markets such as the United Kingdom, United States, and Asia-Pacific. It has published trade supplements and buyer’s guides akin to industry directories used by expedia group and Booking Holdings partners. Editions have included conference issues timed with major industry gatherings like ITB Berlin, World Travel Market, and the Phocuswright Conference. Print runs historically coincided with membership rosters of associations including the American Society of Travel Advisors and the International Air Transport Association.

Content and Coverage

Editorially, the publication covers commercial developments involving corporations such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Accor. Coverage spans regulatory actions affecting entities like the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Commission, technology adoption driven by companies like Amadeus IT Group and Sabre Corporation, and distribution trends involving Global Distribution Systems and online travel agencies including Priceline.com and TripAdvisor. Features profile executives from firms such as Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and examine product launches by manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing. Investigative reporting has addressed crises triggered by events such as volcanic eruptions like Eyjafjallajökull, health emergencies comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic, and security incidents involving airports like Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

Awards and Events

The title organizes and sponsors industry awards and networking events recognizing excellence among suppliers and advisors, with categories mirroring honors granted by organizations such as the World Travel & Tourism Council and regional tourism boards like VisitBritain and Tourism Australia. Event programming often coincides with trade shows and conferences including Skift Global Forum and Phocuswright Conference, and panels frequently feature leaders from American Society of Travel Advisors, ASTA, U.S. Travel Association, and major trade delegations from national tourism organizations such as Brand USA and Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Circulation and Readership

Its readership comprises professionals from companies like Carlson Wagonlit Travel, BCD Travel, Flight Centre, TUI Group, and independent agencies accredited by bodies such as IATA. Circulation metrics historically distinguished between print subscribers, corporate distribution to procurement teams at firms such as Google and Microsoft for corporate travel management, and event-based circulation at tradeshows like World Travel Market. Demographic reach extends to senior executives, sales teams, product managers, and policy analysts working in entities such as United Nations World Tourism Organization and regional development agencies.

Digital Presence and Online Services

The brand has developed a digital platform offering news feeds, searchable archives, newsletters, webinars, and data services integrated with partner platforms like Amadeus and content syndication networks used by operators including Travelport. Its online offerings include job boards targeting roles at companies such as Hilton, Marriott, Carnival Corporation & plc, and Royal Caribbean Group, along with procurement directories and research reports used by consultancy firms like Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, and PwC. Digital engagement increased alongside the adoption of social media channels frequented by industry practitioners and through multimedia content produced for events like ITB Berlin and World Travel Market.

Category:Trade magazines