Johanna Jainchill: Travel Weekly

Editor in chief

Johanna Jainchill

Editor in chief

Johanna Jainchill is editor in chief of Travel Weekly. Prior to that, she was Travel Weekly's news editor and covered travel policy. Jainchill joined Travel Weekly in 2006 and has covered travel technology, travel retail and the cruise industry for the publication. She has also served as destinations editor. Jainchill has written for USA Today, BBC News America, Conde Nast Traveler and the New York Times and is a recipient of the New York Times Chairman's Award.

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Obituary: Cruise executive Jim Sullivan

Obituary: Cruise executive Jim SullivanSullivan was president of Commodore Cruise Line and Cunard's senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.

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Something about AmericanaThe desire for authenticity in travel is far from new, but what makes it even more relevant now is the intersection of reality...

ASTA CEO Zane Kerby (left) and Northstar Travel Group explorer at large Arnie Weissmann at ASTA's New York City chapter meeting.

ASTA's chief praises NCL for new commission policyZane Kerby called NCL's elimination of the noncommissionable portion of fares (NCFs) a bold move he hopes becomes more widely...

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A new era beginsIn her debut column, Travel Weekly editor in chief Johanna Jainchill reflects on changes in the travel industry over two...

Preview 2026: The year ahead for U.S. travel policy

Preview 2026: The year ahead for U.S. travel policy"Self-inflicted wounds" contributed to a slump in U.S.-bound travel in 2025, said U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman....

2025: A Year in Review

2025: A Year in ReviewIt was a roller coaster of a year, with air traffic control woes, a Las Vegas downturn, Southwest’s revamp and new cruise...

MAST Travel Network hires Andrew Davis to be president and COO

MAST Travel Network hires Andrew Davis to be president and COODavis comes to MAST from Holland America Line. He succeeds John Werner, who is leaving the travel agency consortium.

Customs and Border Protection has proposed that Visa Waiver Program travelers provide their social media from the last five years.

Proposed social media screening troubles the U.S. Travel AssociationU.S. Travel said the policy could have a chilling effect on travel to the U.S.

The Mark hotel's summertime pop-up dining shed, The Mark Clam Bar by Jean-Georges and Caviar Kaspia.

Hotel leaves its 'Mark' on NYC's Upper East SideThe Mark Hotel in New York is at once under the radar and the place to be.

U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman speaking at a meeting at the U.S. Capitol last February.

Government shutdown fallout: Travel bookings fall 10%Speaking at the Phocuswright Conference, U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said some airline CEOs told him the decline...