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Hyatt Regency Brand Unveils its First Property in the Capital of China Travel Pulse With the opening of its first property in the Chinese capital of Beijing, Hyatt Regency’s global … Read More

New Zealand to tax tourists to fund infrastructure amid tourism boom The Business Times New Zealand announced plans on Friday to introduce a tourist tax and increase other fees for … Read More

Silversea exploring feasibility of simultaneous Arctic cruises Travel Weekly Silversea Cruises is in the late stages of planning one of the most ambitious expedition itineraries ever attempted: simultaneous multiweek cruises … Read More

Astronaut christens new Viking Cruises ship, Viking Orion, in elaborate ceremony USA Today River cruise giant Viking’s move into ocean cruising hit another milestone on Thursday as the company christened its … Read More

Oprah is a cruise ship godmother Travel Weekly Holland America Line will deepen its relationship with Oprah Winfrey, picking her to ceremonially name its next ship, the Nieuw Statendam. The … Read More

Holland America Line upgrades website Travel Weekly Holland America Line has revamped its website, giving users a planning tool with filters that quickly narrow their choices to pick the desired … Read More

Volcanic eruption hurt bookings, Hawaiian Airlines warns CNBC A volcanic eruption in Hawaii will likely dent bookings and revenue in the second quarter, Hawaiian Airlines said. A powerful eruption at … Read More

Travel industry mourns Anthony Bourdain, godfather of foodie travel Travel Weekly The travel industry was still absorbing the news on Friday that celebrated chef and travel series star Anthony Bourdain, … Read More

Cruise Carnival Corp. buys excursion railroad in Alaska Travel Weekly Carnival Corp. has made an investment in Alaska that includes ownership of the White Pass & Yukon Route excursion railroad … Read More

In trend reversal, traffic at midsized airports growing Travel Weekly Midsize U.S. airports are now growing at a faster rate than their larger rivals, a reversal from just a few … Read More

United Airlines attempts to fix boarding process headaches MarketWatch Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate … Read More

Travel industry takes aim at reducing plastic waste USA TODAY The hospitality industry no longer is being hospitable to plastic waste. Momentum is growing to minimize the use of single-use plastic among … Read More

W Hotels Returns To Australia With The Opening Of W Brisbane PR Newswire The heat is on. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today re-enters Australia with the opening … Read More

Ailing Thai beach made famous by Hollywood closes to tourism Travel Weekly Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” has … Read More

Singapore Airlines to launch world’s longest commercial flight in October Reuters Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) said it would launch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop … Read More

Dominican Republic entry fee now included in airfare Travel Pulse Tourists arriving by air in the Dominican Republic no longer have to pay a $10 entry fee in cash upon … Read More

American Airlines bans insects, hedgehogs and goats as emotional support animals CNNMoney American Airlines is making it very clear: Insects, goats and hedgehogs cannot be brought on planes as emotional … Read More

Upgrades Coming to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Hollywood Travel Pulse Fans of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be happy to hear … Read More

Delta Significantly Increases Trans-Atlantic Flight Schedule for Summer Travel Pulse Summer 2018 will be Delta’s biggest to date when it comes to trans-Atlantic flight offerings. Starting Memorial Day weekend, some … Read More

Airlines for America Predicts Record-Breaking Summer Travel Pulse Industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) announced Wednesday it expects a record 246.1 million passengers to travel on United States airlines … Read More

Mexico Tourism Marketing Blitz to Address Safety Concerns After Violence Skift Headlines about violent crime, drug wars, and a border wall in Mexico have flashed across TV sets and online … Read More

Faster-moving Hawaii lava gushes into sea Travel Weekly A volcano that is oozing, spewing and exploding on Hawaii’s Big Island has gotten more hazardous, sending rivers of molten rock pouring … Read More

Millennials traveling and spending more than any other age group this summer Travel Weekly Millennials are more likely to take a vacation this summer than they were last summer, and … Read More

British Airways joins PreCheck Travel Weekly Qualified British Airways customers can now take advantage of TSA PreCheck. With its entry into the expedited security-screening program, British Airways joins U.K. competitor … Read More

Aviation United customers can bid on trip to 747 graveyard Travel Weekly United retired its final Boeing 747 in November. However, the carrier is giving aficionados of the original jumbo … Read More

Wow Air flying to India Travel Weekly Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air will add India to its network on Dec. 5, operating five flights per week between Reykjavik and India. … Read More

Fire and water a one-two punch for Hawaii Travel Weekly The Aloha State is accustomed to drawing attention for its natural beauty, but in the past few weeks, it is … Read More

Record 72 million tourists came to Orlando last year Travel Weekly Even though Hurricane Irma forced the closures of its theme parks and airports and filled its hotels with displaced … Read More

Travelers paid airlines a record $4.6 billion last year to check their luggage CNBC Many travelers aren’t packing light, a habit that’s a boon to airlines. Travelers paid U.S. commercial … Read More

Luxury Fashion Brands Push Into Hotel Space Barron’s Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet has teamed with Bjarke Ingels Group for a 50-room hotel in Switzerland, the latest in a string of … Read More

U.S. visitors to Cuba declined 43% after policy changes, hurricanes Travel Weekly The number of Americans traveling to Cuba declined sharply in the first quarter this year, according to the … Read More

American Airlines bolsters Caribbean, Hawaii routes; suspends Chicago-Beijing USA TODAY American Airlines rolled out a wide-ranging set of route adjustments Wednesday that will see the carrier bolster service to Hawaii … Read More

Kangaroos hungry for carrots and McDonald’s are attacking tourists Mashable It goes without saying, but feeding wildlife can have unintended consequences. Tourists visiting the Australian town of Morisset have learnt … Read More

Rome rises to AAA’s top international destination this summer Travel Weekly Orlando is once again the top U.S. domestic summer travel destination, says AAA, while Rome has climbed a few … Read More

Raffles Is Coming to North America Travel Pulse Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels, in partnership with hoteliers Gary and Jeffrey Saunders and developer Jordan Warshaw, announced the signing … Read More

Kauai wants tourists to help island overcome flood damage Seattle Times Residents and businesses are still cleaning up from flooding that deluged parts of Kauai, but community leaders are urging … Read More

Bulgari plans new hotel for Tokyo Hotel Management Bulgari Hotels & Resorts and real estate company Mitsui Fudosan have signed an agreement to open a new hotel in Tokyo in late … Read More

Iconic Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix sold for $403 million USA Today The Arizona Biltmore, the historic Phoenix resort that had hosted every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover until Barack … Read More

Margaritaville to Debut Manhattan Hotel Travel Pulse That Margaritaville state of mind will make its presence known in the Big Apple with the opening of a $300 million hotels in … Read More

No plans to introduce gambling: Dubai Tourism chief gulfnews.com There is no move to legalise gambling in Dubai, despite the imminent arrival of three of the world’s most famous hotel … Read More

Congress Unveils Amendments to FAA Reauthorization Bill Travel Pulse The United States House of Representatives filed several amendments for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill Thursday, including a focus on … Read More

Austrian Airlines Launches Updated, Modern Branding And Livery Forbes Austria’s flag carrier Austrian Airlines launched updated brand language and a new livery for its fleet of aircraft this week. The … Read More

A Museum Devoted to Wiener Dogs Just Opened in Germany AFAR Yes, you read that correctly—the Bavarian city of Passau now has a museum that celebrates all things dachshund. The … Read More

Alibaba Partners With Thailand on Digital Trade, Smart Tourism Alizila Alibaba Group on Thursday signed an agreement with the government of Thailand to build a smart digital trading hub in … Read More

Airbnb just opened an ‘Office of Healthy Tourism’ Engadget In a bid to counteract tourist saturation in major cities around the world, Airbnb is opening a new global Office of … Read More

Carnival speaks out against Bermuda same-sex marriage ban Travel Weekly Carnival Corp. has thrown its considerable weight into the fight against Bermuda’s recently reinstituted gay marriage ban. In February, Bermuda … Read More

Venice threatens legal action after tourists dive off Rialto Bridge The Local Italy The mayor of Venice has threatened legal action after tourists were filmed diving off the Rialto Bridge … Read More

American Airlines and partners begin selling transatlantic budget fares Travel Weekly Joint venture partners American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair have begun selling basic economy fares on some transatlantic routes. … Read More

Amex: Denver airport next to get posh Centurion Lounge USA Today Denver will become the latest airport to get one of American Express’s luxe Centurion Lounge airport clubs. The 14,000-square-foot … Read More

Another strike: Air France cancels hundreds of flights Wednesday USA Today Striking Air France pilots and cabin staff insisted they weren’t backing down, as their latest walkout forced the cancellation … Read More