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Apr 15, 2023 12:46 PM ET
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Riu Palace Macao Hotel To Debut All-New Rooms, Common Areas and More
Punta Cana’s all-inclusive, adults-only Hotel Riu Palace Macao is set to reopen as the summer comes to a close with completely redesigned guest rooms and common areas, plus a new Elite Club concept and more.
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Mar 5, 2023 2:56 PM ET
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Europe To Charge Travelers for Entry in 2024
The long-anticipated launch of the European Union’s electronic ETIAS pre-travel entry authorization system for visa-free visitors has been pushed back again until next year.
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Jan 29, 2023 2:37 PM ET
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Now You Can Get Directly From JFK Airport To New York’s Grand Central
The brand-new Grand Central Madison terminal annex represents two decades of expansion efforts, finally connecting JFK airport directly to the bustling Midtown rail hub.
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Jan 22, 2023 5:57 PM ET
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Olympic Games Paris 2024 Launches Official Hospitality Packages Platform
For the first time, Olympic planners have routed sales of bundled event admissions, accommodations, transportation, local experiences and attractions through a single provider.
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Jan 22, 2023 2:14 PM ET
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Hurtigruten Guarantees Northern Lights Sightings or It’ll Give You a Free Cruise
The cruise line’s Northern Lights Promise means that your dreams of seeing the aurora borealis firsthand will come true on your sailing or it will give you a second one for free.
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Jan 19, 2023 3:19 PM ET
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Aruba Details New Tourism Developments Arriving in 2023
This year, the ‘One Happy Island’ will welcome new and reimagined hotels, as well as enhanced airport experiences, and new traveler resources to make entry and exit smoother.
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Jan 12, 2023 5:32 PM ET
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Viking Releases Details of New 2024-25 World Cruises
Viking has just unveiled its new 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries, with sailings up to six months in duration that visit as many as 85 ports in 37 countries across five continents.
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Dec 2, 2022 7:16 PM ET
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France Bans Short-Haul Domestic Flights To Fight Climate Change
The European Commission today approved a first-of-its-kind law passed in France prohibiting short-haul flights within the country as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Nov 21, 2022 6:00 PM ET
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Los Cabos Launches Loyalty Program to Reward Travel Advisors
The Los Cabos Tourism Board introduced its new Loyalty Program, which allows travel advisors to earn redeemable rewards points for each guest night they book in the destination.
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Nov 20, 2022 2:46 PM ET
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Cruise Lines Reinstate Mask Mandates For Australia Voyages
Cruise lines have largely dialed down their COVID-19 measures, but one major cruise operator is resurrecting masking requirements in response to Australia's fresh wave of infection.
