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‘Eat Pray Love’ author christens Avalon Envision Travel Weekly Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert on Sunday christened the Avalon Envision, Avalon Waterways’ latest Suite Ship. Gilbert, who wrote the memoir “Eat … Read More

Last flight leaves Ataturk as Istanbul switches airports Reuters The last commercial passenger flight took off from Istanbul’s Ataturk airport on Saturday and convoys of trucks ferried thousands of tonnes … Read More

Virgin Voyages Finalizes Deal for Cuba Cruises Starting in 2020 Travel Pulse Get ready to sail to Cuba! Virgin Voyages announced Wednesday it has formally signed the contract to sail … Read More

Virgin Atlantic Replacing Iconic Emblem Travel Pulse For decades she was considered an iconic, powerful emblem for an ambitious startup that turned into one of the strongest airlines in the … Read More

Royal Caribbean cancels 3 sail dates for Oasis of the Seas after cruise ship-crane accident USA TODAY Royal Caribbean customers are learning Oasis of the Seas will not be sailing … Read More

Tourists urged to avoid riding donkeys up Santorini’s steep steps The Guardian Put yourself in their hooves: that is the message holidaymakers will be asked to consider before deciding to … Read More

After bumpy start, Marriott’s Edition brand gains momentum Travel Weekly After a slow and somewhat rocky start, Marriott International’s Edition luxury lifestyle brand looks to finally be hitting its stride. … Read More

Disney’s Star Wars lands generating excitement but trepidation about crowds, too Travel Weekly The excitement around the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World … Read More

Flat Earth Cruise Scheduled for 2020 Travel Pulse Flat Earthers are getting their own themed cruise in 2020. The Flat Earth International Conference (FEIC) described the upcoming voyage as “the … Read More

Grand Canyon tourist falls 1000 feet to his death while taking photos CBS News Two people have died at the Grand Canyon in separate incidents this week. Officials said in … Read More

Royal Caribbean in partnership to redevelop Freeport cruise port, Grand Lucayan Travel Weekly A partnership involving Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has purchased the largest resort on Grand Bahama Island and … Read More

New Zealand Just Added New Entry Requirements for Visitors Travel Pulse New Zealand has just announced new entry requirements designed, at least in part, to help step up screening of … Read More

Wow Air still in need of rescue after Indigo walks away Travel Weekly Wow Air, struggling to avoid bankruptcy, is now in “advance discussions” about a financial restructuring arrangement with … Read More

Disney’s Riviera Resort to feature foldout beds Travel Weekly Disney unveiled a model room for its Riviera Resort, which is scheduled to open at Disney World in December. The European-themed … Read More

Indonesia’s Garuda airline cancels order for 49 Boeing 737 Max jets Washington Post Indonesia’s national airline Garuda Indonesia is moving to cancel an order for 49 Boeing 737 Max 8 … Read More

Boeing charged airlines for additional safety features on 737 Max jets NBCNews.com The Boeing 737 Max jet that has been linked to two deadly crashes failed to include two safety … Read More

Viking Expands European River Fleet With Launch Of Seven New Ships Travel Pulse Viking welcomed the latest additions to its river fleet, with the naming of seven new river ships … Read More

Instagram Launches Direct Purchasing for Fashions Brands But Travel Is Missing in Action Skift After years of ogling beautiful images of food, fashion and design on Instagram, people will now … Read More

‘A dystopian playground’: Hudson Yards, New York City’s new $25 billion urban complex, draws mixed reviews USA TODAY “Hudson Yards has become the cultural center of Manhattan’s New West Side,” the $25 billion … Read More

Exodus Travels Launches Luxury Adventure Collection Travel Pulse Leading small-group tour operator Exodus Travels has launched a new Luxury Adventure Collection that will take travelers to the farthest reaches of … Read More

Hilton Santa Fe Has a Glamping-Inspired Barbie Suite Travel Pulse Barbie fans may want to book their next vacation to Mexico City, specifically with Hilton Santa Fe. Hilton Santa Fe … Read More

Winter Storm Ulmer Causing Thousands of Flight Cancellations, Delays Travel Pulse As travelers see glimpses of spring weather, the Rockies, Plains and Midwest regions of the United States are being … Read More

Six Senes Bhutan Opens in Land of The Thunder Dragon Travel Pulse Located in the colorful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan famous for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy, Six Senses … Read More

United States citizens will need a visa to visit Europe starting in 2021 CNN US citizens traveling to Europe without a visa will be a thing of the past come … Read More

Carnival kicks it up a notch with Emeril restaurant Travel Weekly Renowned New Orleans chef Emeril Lagasse will open his first restaurant at sea in the French Quarter zone of … Read More

U by Uniworld is now U River Cruises Travel Weekly The Travel Corporation’s experiment in a millennial-focused river cruise line has taken another unexpected turn — a name change. Uniworld … Read More

Avalon Waterways Introduces ‘Your Way’ Cruising Travel Pulse In 2020, Avalon Waterways is inviting travelers to chart their own course, at their own pace, before or after their cruise with … Read More

Hyatt and American Airlines partner to award bonus points Travel Weekly Hyatt and American Airlines are teaming up to offer expanded partnership benefits across their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage … Read More

Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM Launch Codeshare Caribbean Journal Aviation titans Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM have launched their first-ever codeshare agreement. The new agreement means new trans-Atlantic travel … Read More

Saudi Arabia approves tourism visa for foreign tourists Independent Online Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved electronic visas for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts, local media reported, as … Read More

American and Delta Fined by FAA for Tarmac Delays Travel Pulse American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have received hefty fines from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said that … Read More

Mexican Government Unveils New Tourism Plans Travel Pulse The Mexican government announced a new six-year tourism strategy Sunday that would focus on five key goals, including building the Maya Train … Read More

US Airfares Hit New Lows According to New Report Travel Pulse While it may seem a little hard to believe, the average fare for airline travel has hit its lowest … Read More

Anthony Bourdain Food Trail is Coming to New Jersey Travel Pulse For those who would like to experience at least a little bit of the fabulous Anthony Bourdain lifestyle, a … Read More

Crystal River Cruises Unveils Four New Spring 2019 Voyages Travel Pulse Inviting travelers to indulge in springtime luxury escapes along the Danube River, Crystal River Cruises unveiled four “Crystal River … Read More

Libya’s ancient ruins blighted by theft, shunned by tourists Reuters The deserted souvenir shops and cafes on the mountainous road leading to the 2,600-year-old site are the only reminder that … Read More

Manchester United and Marriott International Announce Global Marketing Partnership Travel Pulse Marriott International and Manchester United announced a multi-year marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy … Read More

Southwest Airlines under FAA investigation for aircraft weight, balance calculations USA Today Southwest Airlines has been under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration for a year, with the probe focused … Read More

Hilton Washington D.C. National Mall opening April 1 Travel Weekly The Hilton Washington D.C. National Mall will open its doors on April 1. Located above D.C.’s L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, … Read More

Virgin Voyages Launches Bookings, Reveals Bimini as New Destination Caribbean Journal The highly-anticipated Virgin Voyages just crossed a major threshold. It’s officially open for business. Sir Richard Branson’s new adults-only … Read More

India wants to make medical tourism a $9 billion industry by 2020 CNN There are many reasons people go to India: the culture, the food, the weather. But in recent … Read More

Delta Bolstering Service for Brazil’s Carnival Travel Pulse For travelers who want to experience Brazil’s famous Carnival, Delta Air Lines is offering nonstop seasonal service between New York City and … Read More

Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival New York Times The new Italian-designed concert hall in the middle of the desert shimmered in the sunset light, its walls … Read More

United Airlines Is Courting Business Travelers Aggressively Motley Fool United Continental (NASDAQ:UAL) spent much of the past decade as the laughingstock of the airline industry. A series of customer-service gaffes … Read More

TWA Hotel reservations open on Valentine’s Day Travel Weekly The TWA Hotel at New York’s Kennedy Airport will begin taking reservations on Feb. 14. Bookings will be accepted for stays … Read More

Increased Access Drives Brazil’s Visitor Growth Travel Pulse Brazil’s tourism profile among Americans reached unparalleled heights in the earlier half of this decade when the South American nation hosted back-to-back … Read More

Barcelona Received Record Number of Cruise Passengers in 2018 Travel Pulse According to recently released 2018 figures on cruise port traffic in Barcelona, the Spanish city had a record-breaking year. … Read More

Indian hotel startup OYO is planning to be bigger than Marriott CNN India’s biggest hotel chain is targeting global domination. OYO, which launched just five years ago as a platform … Read More

Caribbean Destinations Poised for Record Visitor Growth in 2019 Travel Weekly The strong visitor growth several Caribbean destinations exhibited prior to the devastating hurricanes of September 2017 is quickly resuming, … Read More