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Royal Caribbean resumes cruising with Singapore departure

The Quantum of the Seas departed from Singapore on Royal Caribbean International's first cruise since March.Cruise Royal Caribbean resumes cruising with Singapore departureThe cruises, on the Quantum of the Seas, are the line's first since the cruise shutdown in March.

Retail Insurance desk debut a timely one at Brownell TravelThe agency's creation of an insurance desk was both "lucky" and "serendipitous" in 2020.

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Aviation More than one-third of all airline business trips could disappear after CovidA report from IdeaWorksCompany and CarTrawler predicts airline travel for business purposes will be permanently down at least 19% and as much as 36% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Tours Operators' outlook improving, somewhat, as 2020 winds downAfter a year that saw many tour operators essentially shuttered, new reports from two industry groups indicate cautious optimism for the year ahead.

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A Biden bounce for D.C. hotels? Covid may have a say in itWashington hoteliers are hoping Joe Biden's inauguration will fill rooms in January.

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Bulgari Hotels picks Miami Beach for its first U.S. propertyThe waterfront property, located adjacent to the Setai Miami Beach, will have proximity to both the beach and the bustling Miami Beach scene.

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U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planesThe government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.

Aviation DOT rule defines meaning of 'unfair and deceptive practices'The ruling has drawn kudos from the airline industry and ASTA but scathing criticism from consumer advocates.

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Updated: More cruise lines cancel sailings in 2021Sailings on Norwegian Cruise Line are canceled through the end of February, an extension of an earlier suspension. Cruises on Oceania and Regent Seven Seas are halted through March.

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From the Window Seat Diversity and inclusion: Step 1, awareness. Step 2...?Thoughts on the travel industry's diversity/inclusion blind spot.

Suing to obtain flight refund is worth a shotIf your clients are suing the airlines over refunds, there could be benefits to a small-claims filing.

My how-to for a Zoom conversation with clientsPlanning to Zoom with clients? I'm here to offer a few tips.

This Celebrity captain is a master of Instagram, tooRescuing an osprey? Swimming in a mermaid tail? It's all in the social media life of Celebrity captain Kate McCue.

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Is the travel industry diverse and inclusive? It depends who you ask.A Travel Weekly survey reveals a wide gulf between how Black and white travel professionals see inclusion in the industry.

Camp Kiattua in Greenland. The destination has gained interest from travelers looking for bucket list destinations with built-in isolation in the Covid era.

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The bucket list boomStuck close to home in 2020, pandemic-weary travelers are already channeling their wanderlust into plans for epic vacations.

Two opulent oases temper vibrant din of Delhi

The Leela Palace New Delhi features the city’s only rooftop pool.

Asia / Pacific Travel

Two opulent oases temper vibrant din of DelhiWhen the city's energy gets to be a bit overwhelming, respite in one of New Delhi's luxury hotels can balance the spectacular sensory stimulation.

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Forum Gloria Guevara and Kevin McAleenan: Deploy tech to bring travel back faster and more safelyTo prepare for travel's return, we should make smart investments in technology.

Stephanie Jones: New administration must do more for Black businessesI am hopeful that more will be done by the incoming administration to level the playing field for Black-owned businesses in the U.S.

Letters: Readers offer some 'reality checks' of their ownDefending advisors and setting the record straight.

Bruce Nierenberg on the Healthy Sail Panel proposal to the CDC: A very good startAnd I think Carnival and MSC should get behind it.

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Is the travel industry diverse and inclusive? It depends who you ask.A Travel Weekly survey reveals a wide gulf between how Black and white travel professionals see inclusion in the industry.

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Exploring off-the-beaten-path places in Central and Northern PortugalMy first Covid-era spa treatment and a private, late-night visit to view Paleolithic rock drawings were just two of the unforgettable experiences as I wrapped up my two-week trek.

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What's New, What's Hot: November 2020|Nov 02, 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 Senstroke Portable Drum Kit. Instead of lugging around a snare, a tom tom or two, a bass drum, high-hat cymbals and more, the Bluetooth drum sensors enable you to turn your everyday environment into your personal drum kit.