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Princess Cruises getting new ship in 2020

The ship is one of five being built by Fincantieri in a memorandum of understanding that Carnival... READ MORE

Brussels Airport restarts passenger flights, Delta nixes Atlanta-Brussels route

Flights in the following days will be increased until the airport reaches the maximum capacity of its... READ MORE

Fire shuts down Newark terminal twice

Nine of the Terminal's 25 gates are closed, and some flights that regularly use the terminal,... READ MORE

Viceroy adds name to L'Ermitage Beverly Hills

The name change was made following a 10-month renovation of he luxury hotel. READ MORE

Booking.com ads feature real-life comedy couple

“Jordan & Chelsea’s Booking Wedding” is a fictitious campaign but it is built around the actual... READ MORE

'Backstage with Arnie' to feature live-stream interviews from WTTC

Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann will talk with Interactive Corp. Chairman Barry Diller, Hilton CEO... READ MORE

Bad news is good news for travel insurance vendors

A world in which violence, disease and extreme weather appear to be on the rise is producing steady... READ MORE

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Luck among factors that help U.S. airports avoid terrorism

Robust intelligence-gathering and advantageous geography are considerations, too. READ MORE

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America agree to merge

The two carriers say they intend to create "the premier West Coast airline." READ MORE

Tauck christens the Grace

With the launch of the Grace and the forthcoming Joy, Tauck will have more than doubled the size of its European river fleet, from four vessels at the start of 2014 to nine vessels this year. READ MORE

Features

American Queen continues upgrades

As the grand paddle wheeler kicked off its 2016 sailing season last month, it was technically the same vessel that had been sailing for the past four seasons. But with each new year comes a slew of upgrades, and this season was no exception. READ MORE

Plantations near New Orleans a must-see

Not far from New Orleans is another part of the region's past, both beautiful and tragic. READ MORE

Accessible antiquity at AthensWas

Perhaps the most attractive feature of the hotel is its location. Go left and it's a few minutes' walk to one of the main entrances to the Acropolis. Go right and it's even closer to Hadrian's Gate and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. READ MORE

Planning the spontaneous

Travel writer Paul Theroux describes his preparations for the trips that inform and inspire his books, then sits down with Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann to discuss his life as an author and traveler. With photos by Steve McCurry. READ MORE

Highlights

Live like a star at Casa Kimberly

Travelers now have the opportunity to stay in a true Puerto Vallarta throwback with the re-emergence of the former love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. READ MORE

NHL keeping cool about expansion

If everything goes as planned, 18 months from now, Las Vegas' new NHL team will be taking the ice for its preseason games. READ MORE

Courting multigen travelers, cruise lines go big this season

Tel Aviv's a delicious place to explore

Mexican low-cost carriers sharpen focus on U.S.

In Depth

Travel beyond boundaries

Among the many topics to be discussed at the World Travel and Tourism Council's summit in Dallas are how cyberterrorism affects the travel industry and whether a destination's success with tourism depends on how peaceful it is. READ MORE

Planning the spontaneous

Pop stars in residence

Las Vegas has thrived on evolution and re-invention. And right now, the entertainment trend is resident headliners: Notable stars who have signed on to play Vegas, transforming casino showrooms into their personal performance playgrounds. READ MORE

Connected cruisers

Gradually improving WiFi service on ships has enabled cruise lines to develop apps that keep passengers in constant contact with the vessel, the crew and each other. READ MORE

Recent Blogs

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Dispatch, New Orleans: From Bourbon Street to the Bywater

In the Bywater, there were no tour guides, no buskers, no clear plastic cups filled with Abita Amber. READ MORE

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Dispatch, New Orleans: History, Big Easy-style

History lessons are more enjoyable on a full stomach or with a cool beverage in hand. READ MORE

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Aviation Luck among factors that help U.S. airports avoid terrorism Brussels Airport restarts passenger flights, Delta nixes Atlanta-Brussels route Fire shuts down Newark terminal twice Alaska Airlines and Virgin America agree to merge	Corporate Travel Big Easy made easy at Hyatt House Third bag no longer free for AA biz-class flyers Marriott debuts European Convention Network to spur meetings biz	Cruise Princess Cruises getting new ship in 2020 MSC adopts new rebating and cancellation policies Royal Caribbean seeks name advice from 'Boaty McBoatface' creator Holland America takes delivery of Koningsdam
Government Affairs Luck among factors that help U.S. airports avoid terrorism FAA allowing more flights at Newark Florida governor's office scrutinizing tourism agency President signs bill to extend FAA funding	Hotel News Viceroy adds name to L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Maui’s Makena Beach resort will close permanently July 1 Starwood CEO 'disappointed' Anbang didn't stick around a little while longer Anbang withdraws Starwood bid, clearing way for Marriott buyout	Retail Bad news is good news for travel insurance vendors MSC adopts new rebating and cancellation policies Carnival streamlines collateral library
River Cruising Tauck christens the Grace CroisiEurope building ship for Zambezi-Chobe river cruises Ritz Tours to sail Victoria Jenna on Yangtze	Tours Aloha spirit leads newlyweds to the Islands Bad news is good news for travel insurance vendors Inbound travel group names Simon executive director	Travel Technology Booking.com ads feature real-life comedy couple ARC publishes reason codes for debit memos Vacation.com: Promotional email from individual agents getting higher open rates Low-cost calling app has record day after Brussels attacks

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Africa / Middle East Travel CroisiEurope building ship for Zambezi-Chobe river cruises Dubai to implement airport departure fee Tourism for Tomorrow Awards to reward environmentally responsible practices Four Seasons opens next to Dubai International Financial Centre	Asia / Pacific Travel Mixed messages Hammams for all prices in Istanbul American, like Delta, tries for LAX-Beijing route Norwegian's ship in China to feature many firsts at sea	Caribbean Travel Unfinished Baha Mar resort, amid stalemate, put up for sale Survey finds 70% of U.S. travelers not likely to travel to Cuba Tourism for Tomorrow Awards to reward environmentally responsible practices
Central / South America Travel Grand Hyatt hotel opens in Rio American alters award redemption requirements Norwegian's port in Belize to have ziplines, freefall jump	Europe Travel Venice’s San Clemente Palace hotel reopens as a Kempinski Brussels Airport restarts passenger flights, Delta nixes Atlanta-Brussels route Visit Brussels: Videos mocking ad campaign are regrettable Brussels Airport passes readiness test, could reopen Friday	Hawaii Travel Aloha spirit leads newlyweds to the Islands Leap day bolsters February tourism totals across Hawaii Maui’s Makena Beach resort will close permanently July 1
Mexico Travel Tourism for Tomorrow Awards to reward environmentally responsible practices Uber offering border crossings Drai’s Beach set to debut in Cabo San Lucas	USA / Canada Viceroy adds name to L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Florida governor's office scrutinizing tourism agency Riu Plaza hotel opens in New York Big Easy made easy at Hyatt House