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Hawaiian Airlines recorded an on-time rate of just 63% in May. But from May 28 through June 4, the carrier's on-time performance shot up to 80.3%. Photo Credit: Hawaiian Airlines Aviation Partial runway reopening helps Hawaiian Airlines rebound in on-time performanceThe main arrivals runway at the Honolulu airport had been closed for construction work but it mostly reopened on May 27, and Hawaiian customers are already enjoying an improvement.

"Governments, suppliers and financiers cannot be spectators to the challenge. We all have skin in the game," said IATA director general Willie Walsh regarding decarbonization.

Aviation IATA chief says governments must play a role to reach net-zero goal for airlinesWillie Walsh on Monday reasserted the airline industry's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, but called on coordinated, non-punitive action by governments to assist in the effort.

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The Z Ocean Hotel in Miami Beach is the first property in Sonesta's new Classico collection.

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Under Carnival Corp.'s corporate restructuring, Princess Cruises is one of six units reporting to CEO Josh Weinstein.

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The study found that 67% of respondents said they are more likely to book travel with LGBTQ+-owned brands, a slight increase from 62% in 2022.

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American Airlines implemented its NDC strategy in April.

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For a trip from New York to Barcelona, Kayak's tool recommends travel in October. Pictured, visitors on Las Ramblas in Barcelona.

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The guests-only pool is the piece de resistance for families. Photo Credit: Christina Jelski

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The white marble buildings of Estremoz from the Estremoz Castle as the sun sets. Photo Credit: Robert Silk

Golf, history and delicacies on tour of Portugal's timeless AlentejoAlentejo is the largest of Portugal's provinces, comprising 30% of the country, including rugged coastline south of Lisbon and vast plains that run east to the Spanish border.

Lale's Camp features a fly camp on the banks of the Omo River in Ethiopia. Photo Credit: Wild Expeditions

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The skyline of Valletta, the capital of Malta and a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Surfing the standing swell at Wai Kai's wave pool.

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The One&Only Cape Town is tucked at the base of Table Mountain and sits on two man-made islands within the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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