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World Travel considered a number of other corporate travel networks after leaving Radius, but none felt like the right choice. Photo Credit: ESB Professional/Shutterstock Corporate Travel World Travel Inc. forms joint venture to serve multinational clientsThe new company, One Global Travel, is a 50-50 partnership between World Travel Inc. and U.K.-based Clarity Travel Management.

Virgin Voyages guests unable to travel due to hurricane-related situations can request a future cruise credit and book a cruise for another date.

Cruise Some cruise lines give a break to hurricane-affected customersFor example, MSC guests claiming hurricane hardship can reschedule their cruise with no penalty, accept a future cruise credit or request a refund.

Aviation Fort Myers airport to reopen with limited operations on WednesdayThe airport cautioned that services within the terminal will be limited as recovery from Hurricane Ian continues.

Aviation Russia loses spot on U.N. aviation group's governing councilIn a vote held Friday, Russia fell six votes short of the 86 needed to remain on the International Civil Aviation Organization Council.

The Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship.

Cruise Corrected: NCL eliminates all Covid vaccination and testing requirementsThe cruise line said there was "significant, positive progress in the public health environment."

A report from the Cato Institute in July referred to a "wait times apocalypse" for tourist and business traveler visas of 247 days on average, up from 17 days before March 2020.

Government Affairs 247 days to obtain a U.S. visa? Travel groups outraged by waitsThe travel industry is calling wait times for visitors to obtain U.S. visas "shameful" and a roadblock to a full travel recovery.

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Travelers have a desire for bucket-list experiences, and they often need to book them well in advance.

Priceline branches out with bookable activitiesPriceline hopes to capitalize on consumer appetite for the experiential while capturing more parts of a traveler's trip.

Retail

After Hurricane Ian, a street in Punta Gorda. Travel advisor Linda Greene has a condo in the city.

Hurricane Ian tests the resolve of travel advisorsTravel advisor Linda Greene said Hurricane Ian left the area around her home in Punta Gorda looking "like a warzone."

Government Affairs

ULCCs like Allegiant tend to be the U.S. airlines most reliant on ancillary products like seat assignments.

DOT fees-disclosure plan met with widespread oppositionThe proposal, which was put forward on Sept. 26, already faces opposition from airlines and travel advisors and even some criticism from consumer advocates.

Aviation

Latam and Delta have six months to implement the joint venture.

DOT approves Delta-Latam joint ventureThe carriers are allowed to jointly operate, schedule and market flights between the U.S. and Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay.

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A still from Carnival's "Funderstruck" ad campaign.

Carnival Corp. will accelerate ad spending ahead of Wave seasonThe company is intent on attracting more first-time cruisers.

Aviation

Ultimately, the new Terminal 3 gates will be combined with gates that Delta and LAX will open in Terminal 2.

The second phase of Delta Sky Way project at LAX is nearly completeEight additional gates in the new Terminal 3 will open on Oct. 5. The full Sky Way project is slated to be finished next year.

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From the Window Seat The world opens. Sustainability expands. Crypto enters.A crypto exchange gets involved with travel. An advisor ponders why suppliers put effort into going green, despite lack of demand. And Bhutan reopens, embracing a classic definition of sustainability.

Client's airfare trick could cost youAn agency could be responsible for a client's throwaway or hidden-city ticketing.

A new way to look at who we are and what we doOur clients know where they want to travel. You and I know how.

Is Africa a good choice for clients with disabilities?Those who operate on the continent say the tourism industry there is stepping up its accessibility efforts.

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Covid travel rules: An interactive map of today's travel requirementsThis interactive travel map gives updated, country-by-country info on travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, testing rules and documentation. Powered by Sherpa.

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CruiseWorld will take place Nov. 2 to 4 in Fort Lauderdale.

Ship tours rejoin CruiseWorld programSignups will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for all registered attendees starting Aug. 15. Tours are scheduled for Nov. 1, 5 and 6 in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Oceania's Marina docked in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Oceania delivers on its Baltics cruise -- even without RussiaDue to the war in Ukraine, Baltics itineraries are missing a marquee call in St. Petersburg. How does that change the experience?

Hawaii Forest and Trail has added a giveback portion to its Mauna Kea tour that takes visitors to learn about the Waikoloa Dry Forest.

Say hello to new experiences in the Aloha StateFrom voluntourism activities to fireworks cruises and an ever-changing snorkeling adventure, there are some new options to consider when booking tours in Hawaii as the destination comes back from its pandemic pause.

A guestroom at Sensei Porcupine Creek, which will occupy what was once Larry Ellison’s 230-acre estate in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Wellness travel is still in demand, bringing new resorts to bloomThe Ranch, Sensei and Amrit are opening expansive new properties in the next year.

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Holiday travel: The latest on Christmas market cruises

Clockwise from top left: Andrea Zelinski and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly and Mike Estill of Westa discuss how cruise-line categories have changed over the years.

Cruise line categories: What do they mean in 2022?

Clockwise from top left: Tom Foley of Inntopia, Christina Jelski of Travel Weekly and Beth Washington of Getaway Guild, on this week's Folo by Travel Weekly podcast.

All-new Folo podcast episode: The cost of travel

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Gnocchi rolled as part of a cooking class led by chef Nina Compton for the Flavors of Malliouhana series in Anguilla. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Auberge Resorts

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Focus on Culinary Travel: On land and at seaOur editors and writers dig into the latest foodie trends, ordering up a helping of Caribbean cuisine, sustainable cruise cocktails, new hotel concepts and more.

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State of accessible travelTravel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business sense.

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1992’s biggest travel agencies: Where are they now?Thirty years ago, Travel Weekly published its first Top 50 Travel Agencies list. A look at the list today illustrates the changes the industry has gone through -- and perhaps where it's headed.

On The Record New Zealand tourism minister Stuart Nash on reshaping the country's travel strategy

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Japan’s Rakuten Travel gears up for return of international visitors

Trip.com Group sees signs of optimism despite revenue drop in Q2

Which Cruise Lines Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?

This New Handbook Will Help Advisors Understand and Sell Allianz Travel Insurance

Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl

Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability

Editorial: This Summer's Travel Sales Are a Good Sign for the Future

VIDEO: A hotelier’s long-term learnings from COVID

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

All Caribbean islands have opened to tourism from the U.S., but travel rules are different for each country. Updated regularly with new information.

Caribbean travel: Covid entry rules, island by islandWe explain the entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors in each Caribbean country. Updated Sept. 23.

A portion of the Trans Bhutan Trail, which will reopen on Sept. 28 to travelers after it had been closed for more than 60 years.

Reopening Bhutan draws tour operatorsG Adventures and EF Go Ahead Tours have itineraries highlighting the kingdom's Trans Bhutan Trail.

Arnold Donald, retiring from Carnival, reflects on changing cruise cultureIn 2013, Arnold Donald was asked to lead Carnival Corp. at one of the company's most precarious moments. Today, he steps down as CEO.

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

Caribbean travel: Covid entry rules, island by islandWe explain the entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors in each Caribbean country. Updated Sept. 23.

Reopening Bhutan draws tour operatorsG Adventures and EF Go Ahead Tours have itineraries highlighting the kingdom's Trans Bhutan Trail.

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The outdoor swimming pools at the Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with the city beyond. Photo Credit: TW photos by Rebecca Tobin

Beating the heat at Rome Cavalieri's cool poolsThe hotel is fairly removed from the main sections of Rome. But as a respite, many visitors will find the trip well worth it.

The living room of the Golden Gate Terrace Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Embarcadero unveils terrace suitesThe addition marks the first full inventory of 127 rooms and 28 suites since the hotel opened under the Four Seasons flag in 2020.