US Government Finds Passengers ‘Extremely Unlikely’ to Get COVID-19 on a Plane
A new study by the United States government found that flying as a passenger in a plane during the ongoing… Read More »
Woman With Lung Disease Removed From Flight Over Face Mask Dispute
An elderly Alaska woman claims she was “emotionally violated” after being removed from an Alaska Airlines flight from Fairbanks to… Read More »
Atlantis Paradise Island Aiming to Reopen Before Year End
The Bahamas’ Atlantis mega-resort is aiming to reopen before the end of 2020, utilizing a COVID-19-free “bubble” under the “vacation… Read More »
Meliá Announces Hotel and Resort Reopenings Throughout The Americas
Meliá Hotels International (MHI), owner and operator of 390 hotels around the world, has announced the reopening of seven hotels and… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Pushes Back Sail Date to December
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which was scheduled to resume operations with the Grand Celebration on Nov. 4, 2020, postponed the date to… Read More »
Disney Wish Cruise Ship Debut Officially Delayed Until Summer 2022
The debut of Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, has been officially pushed a couple of months due to delays… Read More »
Carnival Corp.’s AIDA Cruises to Restart Cruising October 17
Carnival Corp. & plc’s German brand, AIDA Cruises, will resume cruising in Italy on Oct. 17, becoming the second Carnival… Read More »
AmaWaterways Suspends Remaining 2020 River Cruise Season
AmaWaterways has suspended its remaining 2020 river cruise season, including all regularly scheduled departures in Europe, Asia, and Africa. This suspension does not… Read More »
Congressman Raises Questions About CDC’s No-Sail Order
U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat from New York, is questioning whether the Trump administration interfered with the Centers… Read More »
United Airlines Starts COVID-19 Testing Program at SFO
United Airlines is making it easy to get a COVID-19 test before flying to Hawaii. Customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport… Read More »
National Car Rental Extends Loyalty Benefits Through 2021
National Car Rental has announced it is extending its loyalty benefits by a full year, meaning that Emerald Club Program… Read More »
Indulge in Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen’s Luxurious Rooms and Suites
The five-star Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen occupies an ideal spot in the renowned Riviera Maya resort town along Mexico’s magnificent Caribbean coastline. It’s… Read More »
Banyan Tree Mayakoba Undergoes $50 Million Expansion
As increasing numbers of travelers seek out spacious, private accommodations in the wake of the pandemic, Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya… Read More »
RIU Launches Its New Website RIU Pro
The hotel chain RIU Hotels & Resorts has just introduced RIU Pro, its new tool for tourism industry professionals. Travel agents have traditionally… Read More »
Biggest Changes Cruise Passengers Can Expect Once Ships Return to Sailing
Cruising in the ‘New Normal’ The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the travel industry, but perhaps no sector has… Read More »
Seabourn Venture Inaugural Winter Season Itineraries Now on Sale
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has opened for sale the revised inaugural expedition season itineraries for Seabourn Venture, the… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Announces Early 2022 Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line unveiled its early 2022 itineraries on Thursday, which will include Disney’s highly anticipated return to Hawaii with… Read More »
Hurtigruten Establishes Separate Expedition Cruise Division
Hurtigruten has created a separate division for expedition voyages and one for its classic Norway coastal cruises. The new Hurtigruten Expeditions… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Official Expects Cruise Restart Announcement as Early as Next Week
A Royal Caribbean executive revealed on Wednesday that she expects a potential restart of cruise operations announcement to come as early as… Read More »
Delta Air Lines to Stop Blocking Seats in First Half of 2021
Delta Air Lines has vowed to block middle seats through at least January 6, 2021, longer than any other airline. Nonetheless,… Read More »
American Airlines Upgrades AAdvantage Loyalty Program
American Airlines announced enhancements to its AAdvantage loyalty program to make it easier for travelers to achieve elite status in 2021… Read More »
JetBlue Adds New Flight Routes to Popular Colorado Ski Destination
JetBlue announced on October 14 that it will be launching nonstop winter service to Telluride, Colorado from three new routes… Read More »
TSA Screens Highest Number of Passengers Since April
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 984,354 passengers at airports on October 11, marking the highest number since April 14. The nearly… Read More »
MSC Cruises Unveils Lucrative Discounts With New Trip & Treat Promotion
MSC Cruises USA unveiled the Trip & Treat promotion, which among many things, provides travelers with 50 percent discounts on select… Read More »
Carnival Introduces ‘Manage Booking’ User Interface to GoCCL
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new “manage booking” user interface on the GoCCL Navigator for travel advisors. The company said the interface… Read More »
Southwest Expands Into Chicago and Houston
In the midst of the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is making a major move. Two, in fact. Southwest is expanding its… Read More »