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Emeril's Bistro 1396 anchors the French Quarter area on the Mardi Gras. Photo Credit: Tom Stieghorst Dispatch, Carnival Mardi Gras: Dining at the new restaurantsTom Stieghorst sampled an array of dishes, including an enormous chicken biscuit for breakfast at Shaquille O'Neal's The Big Chicken.

Aviation American Airlines CEO frustrated about passenger misbehaviorDoug Parker discussed the surge in unruly-passenger incidents while on the New York Times' "Sway" podcast.

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Aviation Spirit Airlines meltdown continues into fifth dayBy early afternoon on Thursday, the budget carrier had canceled 52% of its schedule.

Cruise Carnival Cruise Line requiring all passengers to wear masksCarnival said it "followed the lead of similar sectors and venues -- including Nevada casinos, Disney theme parks and Broadway theaters."

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Hotel News Disney's Star Wars hotel to cost about $6,000 for a family of fourTwo-night packages include meals, valet parking and activities like lightsaber training, model ship building and a droid-racing competition.

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From Bozeman to Sedona, travelers flock to western U.S.The wide-open spaces and outdoor activities of the interior West have made it more popular during the pandemic. Now, as concerns ebb, destinations hope to consolidate gains while holding overcrowding at bay.

Government Affairs

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U.S. plans to require Covid-19 shots for foreign travelersThe requirement would come as part of the Biden administration's phased approach to easing travel restrictions for foreign citizens to the country.

Travel Technology

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Delta variant causes 'modest pullback,' says Booking HoldingsThe company's gross bookings for the remaining summer period in Europe exceeds 2019, but June was a better month than July.

Cruise

CLIA honors Cruise Planners' Scott KoepfThe industry veteran was named CLIA's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the association's annual North America Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards event.

Hotel News

In $17 billion deal, MGM Resorts sells stake in real estate companyThe buyer, Vici Properties, is acquiring the real estate of several high-profile hotels, including the Luxor, New York-New York, Excalibur and Mirage in Las Vegas.

Caribbean Travel

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Bahamas will require a Covid test for all visitors, regardless of vaccine statusAs of Aug. 6, fully vaccinated travelers are required to obtain a PCR or antigen test.

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From the Window Seat Navigating Covid in EuropeVaccines, two types of masks, antigen and PCR tests, QR codes and paper test results. To travel abroad during the pandemic, it seems necessary to wear a belt and suspenders.

Now that ships are cruising, it's time to refocus on FCCsCruise and agency execs are imploring advisors to prioritize rebooking of the future cruise credits they generated for their clients. Here's why.

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Embracing the great outdoors in IrelandThe Limerick Greenway is the latest addition to a network of routes that showcase the countryside and coastline of the Emerald Isle.

Travelers' current mindset is clear: High-end, high-spendMore than 60% of travel advisors responding to a Travel Weekly/ILTM poll said that luxury clients were spending more than they were before the pandemic. "People are upgrading everything," one agent said.

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Cruise

Focus on Cruise: The road to restartU.S. cruising is officially back. In this special report, cruise experts talk about how we got to the restart -- and what the experience is like now.

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Retail

What's required for industry recoveryIt's a pivotal period for travel. We hear from eight major industry organizations on their priorities for members and for travel overall.

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The Folo, redux: RV travel

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Folo podcast: Celebrity captain Kate McCue on the cruise restart

Highlights

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Cruise Solo on the seas: Ships roll out more amenities for singlesThe cruise industry is entering what might be the golden age of solo cruising, with larger cabins and more amenities (balconies, anyone?).

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As car rental and ride prices soar, travelers seek alternativesU.S. rideshare costs for June were up 53% compared with pre-pandemic times in January 2020.

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Internova says latest ad campaign is striking a chordRight now, the campaign is meant to be a top-of-the-funnel awareness effort. Eventually, that focus will shift toward lead generation.

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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From the Window Seat Arnie Weissmann Navigating Covid in Europe

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Where can Americans travel in Europe? A country-by-country guideWe have compiled information on countries that are currently open to U.S. visitors. The latest is the United Kingdom, which will enable vaccinated Americans to enter without quarantine. Updated Aug. 3.

The latest entry requirements for traveling to the CaribbeanWe explain the rapidly changing entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors in each Caribbean country. Updated Aug. 4.

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The latest entry requirements for traveling to the CaribbeanWe explain the rapidly changing entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors in each Caribbean country. Updated Aug. 4.

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The upcoming changes to Halekulani restaurant and entertainment venue House Without a Key, including a new outdoor bar, are depicted in a rendering. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Halekulani

As reopening approaches, Halekulani releases more details of its refreshA new series of cultural activities and a greater focus on its extensive art collection are among the things guests can look forward to when the property opens in the fall.

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It never seemed crowded at the Grand Bahia Principe El Portillo, although the kids' waterpark did get pretty busy at times. Photo Credit: Grupo Pinero

Back on the beat, and the beach, at the Grand Bahia Principe El PortilloCaribbean editor Gay Nagle Myers' return to the islands after a 15-month absence took her to the all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. She found it welcoming and uncrowded, with some noticeable pandemic-related changes.

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The Grand Hotel's 100-year-old Esther Williams Swimming Pool has been updated with zero-depth entry, a splash area and a waterslide. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Hotel

Timeless stay at updated Grand Hotel on Mackinac IslandOver the decades, the hotel has focused more on restorations and upgrades than major renovations, but this past year it underwent its biggest renovation project since 2001.