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Aviation Frontier believes it is poised to take offThe budget carrier plans to return 75% of its fleet to service by July, a bullish build-up relative to other U.S. airlines.

Hotel News Universities consider hotels for student housingAs universities weigh whether to reopen campuses for the fall semester, some schools are eyeing the use of hotel guestrooms as an alternative to crowded dorms.

Aviation Delta bids farewell to McDonnell Douglas planesThe airline flew its MD-88 and MD-90 aircraft for the final time on Tuesday.

Forum Facing racism's hard realityIn a memo to employees, republished here, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. chief Richard Fain writes: "Racism is chronic, a condition of the system that has afflicted us for centuries. And like any chronic condition, we can never stop fighting it, or it will overwhelm us."

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SeaDream says demand is high for restartThe small-ship line said that its first sailings following its operations pause have sold out.

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P&O Cruises sets new return dateThe British cruise line will extend its operations pause until Oct. 15.

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Lufthansa will surrender slots in exchange for state aidThe airline said the deal was a less onerous arrangement than the one previously proposed by the European Commission.

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Airports prepare for crowding challengesRising passenger counts will bump up against new capacity limitations brought on by social distancing.

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For inspiration and hope during coronavirus -- just look upThe Covid-19 pandemic continues, but scenes of hope and solidarity abound on balconies from Mumbai to Madrid.

Surviving the pandemicTwo things that can help advisors persevere in the face of the Covid-19 crisis: Learning new specialties to diversifying their product offering and effectively managing expenses.

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Forum Facing racism's hard realityIn a memo to employees, republished here, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. chief Richard Fain writes: "Racism is chronic, a...

How destinations can 'Live Forward' in a moment of pauseBrian Ross of Experience Columbus discusses the CVB's "Live Forward" campaign, which designed to spread hope and help rebuild...

The future of travel: An optimist's viewPaul Metselaar of Ovation Travel Group says: "We Americans have an innate, culturally based optimism that enables us to...

Amid the global chaos, a bid for a saner futureChris Kam of Omnitrak says: "Industry leaders have a rare chance to reset their growth strategies, to discard conventional...

On The Record Cornell University's Kate Walsh on how the hospitality industry is getting creative

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Animation meets acrobatics in Disney's Cirque spectacularIf the preview scenes for “Drawn to Life” are any indication, the entire Cirque du Soleil show will impress audiences.

MSC's Ocean Cay lights up when the sun goes downAs we followed the Junkanoo parade, MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat said “the whole vibe changes at night” on the island. He was right.

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What's New, What's Hot: May 2020|Apr 30, 2020

What's New, What's Hot is Travel Weekly's look at useful and fun travel gadgets, edited by Joe Rosen. First up, the Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle. This product has several unique features, among them a BPA-free silicone body, a collapsible exterior that allows it to be folded flat, a hinged cap that doubles as an airtight spout cover that keeps and dirt and grime out, as well as a wide mouth for easy drinking and cleaning.