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Talking about the refurbished Star Breeze, Windstar president Chris Prelog said, "When I look at this ship, I'm just joyful and excited, and really proud of what the team has achieved." Photo Credit: Tom Stieghorst Cruise Windstar president brims with optimism despite bumpy restartChris Prelog said that while cruising is poised to resume, there will be bumps along the way. The refurbished Star Breeze hit one of those proverbial bumps.

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Retail World Travel Holdings CEO talks about 'explosion in business'Brad Tolkin said the industry is seeing "the greatest buildup of travel demand that I have ever seen."

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Retail Travel agency meets demand for long getawaysNew York agency Embark Beyond has partnered with luxury hospitality company Belmond to create Embark Longer Abroad for clients who want to book 30-day trips to Italy, Spain or Peru.

Aviation Gary Kelly stepping down as Southwest Airlines CEOKelly, 66, will stay with the airline as executive chairman, a role he hopes to remain in until at least 2026.

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Cruise Silversea Cruises promotes MuckermannShe most recently served as the luxury cruise line's chief marketing officer.

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Hotel News

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Kimpton makes pitch to families with free scooter rentalsStarting in July, select Kimpton hotels in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean will offer complimentary Micro Kickboard scooter rentals for kids.

Cruise

Carnival fleet will expand with ships from Costa and AidaCarnival Cruise Line will take over the delivery of an Excel-class ship that had previously been planned for Aida Cruises in 2023, and will also take the Costa Magica from Costa Cruises.

Europe Travel

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Italy permits Americans to use digital health passTo obtain the pass, travelers must provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a negative Covid-19 test or proven immunity to the virus.

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises adjusts vaccine policy to obey Florida lawWhile the line cannot require proof of vaccination to sail from Florida, guests who decline or are unable to show proof "will be treated as unvaccinated."

Dispatch, Venice: A rare chance to chill in a tourism hot spotTravel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing reports that this might be the best time to pay a visit to the city, while the pigeons still outnumber the people in St. Mark's Square.

Aviation

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Airlines urge attorney general to make example of unruliest passengersAirlines and airline unions want U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland to begin criminally prosecuting the most egregious cases of passengers' unruly behavior.

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Our Voices

From the Window Seat Are we there yet?We've progressed to taking four steps forward for every one step back. But when does the travel industry declare, confidently and unequivocally, that recovery has truly arrived? It's closer than you think.

It just got more difficult to prosecute ICsIt's more important than ever to protect client data against departing independent contractors.

Alex decides to take it on the roadWhy Signature's Alex Sharpe decided to drive away from home this year.

The complex politics, and river cruise policies, of vaccine mandatesThe differing stances from two companies that cater to the same demographic reflect the continued divide about vaccine mandates.

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Retail

The biggest travel agencies: An unusual list for an unusual yearA most unusual year leads to a most unusual Power List.

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Retail

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: Traveling while transgenderMembers of the transgender community face special challenges when traveling, and these determine what destinations they visit and the precautions they must take in order to feel safe.

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Retail

It's on with the show for agents booking TV, movie productionsIf Hollywood loves a good comeback story, it need look no further than the agencies that book travel for the entertainment industry.

Latest podcastsMore Podcasts

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The Folo epsisode 31: The view from two multimillion-dollar agencies

Trade Secrets: Pride in LGBTQ+ travel bookings

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The Folo: Lights, camera, travel!

Highlights

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Mexico Travel Visit Mexico, a public-private entity, aims to 're-envision' travel promotionThose involved say it represents the next step in Mexico's bold experiment to privatize tourism marketing, public relations and advertising activities.

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Airport lounges reopening for domestic flyersFlyers will find most domestic airport lounges open for business this summer. International facilities are another matter.

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See the world again, all in one place, at Dubai's ExpoThe Expo, better known in the U.S. as the World's Fair, will run from Oct. 1 to March 31 and will feature exhibits from 190 countries.

'Interim' title lifted, CEO Marc Swanson sets a course for SeaWorldSwanson has wasted no time moving forward with his vision for new attractions, better technology and, perhaps, branded hotels.

On The Record Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau's Larry Magor on the resort's opening

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Coronavirus: Ongoing coverageAccess Travel Weekly's coverage of the coronavirus and its impact on global travel.

When will river cruises restart in Europe? Here's the latestRiver cruise lines have started releasing their plans for the summer season. The latest: News from Crystal, Tauck and CroisiEurope. Updated May 28.

The lastest entry requirements for traveling to the CaribbeanWe explain entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors travelers in each Caribbean country. Many islands have eased protocols for fully vaccinated travelers. Updated June 22.

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When can Americans cruise? These ships are launchingStarting this spring, several cruise brands will launch their ships from foreign ports on cruises that will be open to North American passengers. Updated June 10.

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AquaClass SkySuites, new to Celebrity on the Celebrity Beyond, feature floor-to-ceiling ocean views and private balconies. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

Ships on order already have advisors talkingAdvisors offer their take on some of the large ships on order.

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A rendering of the "glass balcony" aboard the Hanseatic Spirit. The retractable public walkway will be used for sightings. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Hapag Lloyd Cruises

New smaller ships pack a lot of luxe into a little spaceProtravel's Stephen Scott weighs in on which new vessels he is most looking forward to and what sets them apart.