Australian beaches snubbed in top 20 global ranking
We may agree Australia has the best beaches in the world but according to a new global ranking, we don’t even make the top 20. And to really rub salt …
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Cruises
ARC Processes $1 Billion in Refunds to US Travel Agents
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced that it has processed $1 billion in refunds to U.S. travel agents. Between March 9 and July 12, 2020, ARC reported more than $745 million …
Read MoreFederal Maritime Commission Looks Into Cruise Line Refunds
The Federal Maritime Commission is looking into how long it’s taking for customers to get refunds for cruises cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Louis E. Sola is suggesting that …
Read MoreDOT Secretary Elaine Chao to Headline ASTA's Virtual Global Convention
The American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) first-ever virtual Global Convention is less than one month away. Taking place August 25-28, 2020, this summer’s “Essential Industry Event for Travel Agency …
Read MoreHilton Commits to New Cage-Free Goal, Promotion of Plant-Based Menu Items
Hilton has recommitted to its goal of sourcing gestation crate-free pork. The hotel giant recently acknowledged publicly that it failed to achieve its cage-free goal by 2018 but has now …
Read MoreDream Cruises Introduces Flexible Dining Voucher Program
The Asian company Dream Cruises, which plans to resume operations July 26 from Taiwan, is introducing a new flexible dining voucher concept. The Flexi-Feast dining concept will give guests complimentary …
Read MoreCruise: Princess Cruises cancels all sailings until December in huge blow for holidays
Cruises are just one of many industries within the travel sector that have been hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic. While managing to weather the storm, many cruise companies …
Read MoreEnjoy a Much-Anticipated Reunion at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Located only 40 miles from the Cancun International Airport, visitors feel as though they are miles away during a stay at Hotel Xcaret Mexico in Riviera Maya. The hotel offers …
Read MoreEldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Complete Merger
Eldorado Resorts has completed its $17.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, creating the largest casino and entertainment company in the U.S. As previously announced, the consolidated company—which now owns and …
Read MoreCDC Once Again Extends No Sail Order for Cruise Ships
The Centers for Disease Control has extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships once again. The order now prevents ships from sailing through September 30, 2020. In its executive …
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