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Airlines begin applying for latest round of federal support

Allegiant will receive $91.8 million in payroll support grants as part of the federally funded Payroll Support Program.Aviation Airlines begin applying for latest round of federal supportThe extension of the Payroll Support Program was passed as part of a $900 billion Covid relief in late December.

Retail Uniglobe Travel Center switches consortiaThe host agency unit cited a growing focus on luxury sales as a reason for its move to Virtuoso from Ensemble.

USA / Canada Evermore Orlando Resort planned next to Disney WorldThe former Grand Cypress is undergoing a billion-dollar-plus redevelopment that will include the addition of a Conrad hotel and vacation rentals.

Aviation IAG reaches a new deal to buy Spanish airline Air EuropaThe conglomerate, which owns British Airways and Iberia, had agreed to buy the airline in 2019, before the pandemic rocked the industry.

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Survey reveals optimism about the return of business travelBCD Travel reports that more than 60% of respondents said they expect to be traveling regularly by mid-2021.

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Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisisFollowing its successful IPO, Airbnb is looking ahead to what might be some of the more permanent trends going forward.

Hotel News Marriott plans to open nearly 100 properties in Asia-Pacific in 2021The growth comes in addition to the 800 hotels already in the region.

Aviation Emirates, Etihad sign on to IATA Travel PassThe Persian Gulf carriers will be among the first users of the digital health passport.

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Against the odds, Eastern Airlines flies through the pandemicThe Eastern brand has returned to the skies -- although serving a different market this time.

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From the Window Seat The emancipation of leisure travelSoon, leisure travel will be unleashed. Are you, and the world, prepared?

Travel is coming back with a vengeance"Revenge travel" is one of several emerging trends identified by Overseas Adventure Travel, which specializes in small-group travel for Americans age 50 and up.

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How did we get to D.C. unrest? Probably on a planeAirlines find themselves part of the pre- and post-attack narrative.

New wrinkles in the latest round of PPP loansWhat you need to know about the new round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.

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Victory getting northern exposure with Alaska sailings

The Ocean Victory is the first of two new expedition-style vessels planned by American Queen Steamboat Co.’s Victory Cruises and will be the first to sail beyond the lower 48 states.

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Victory getting northern exposure with Alaska sailingsAmerican Queen Steamboat Co. will make its debut in Alaska this year with the launch of sister company Victory Cruises' first expedition ship, the Ocean Victory.

Picturing happiness on an Aruba mural tour

A mural in San Nicolas, Aruba, which hosts an annual art fair. Photo Credit: TW photo by Jeri Clausing

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Picturing happiness on an Aruba mural tourAnyone who's ever been to Aruba likely remembers its well-deserved moniker: "One happy island." And if Tito Bolivar has his way, visitors will also come to know it as "One happy art island.

Ace in the hole: Suppliers hope for boom in destination golf

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Ace in the hole: Suppliers hope for boom in destination golfAn expanding drive market of players looking for a socially distanced diversion has helped the sport thrive during the pandemic. The hope is that many of those players will become destination golfers when travel returns.

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Forum Gavin Tollman: A new year's message of gratitude and cautionThe time to get back to work is drawing near. That work will be more important than it has ever been.

How could they get it so wrong? A travel marketing expert critiques traveler sentiment surveysSandra Thomas-Comenole, the author of a white paper, points out flaws in a number of polls that claim to have their finger on the pulse of the traveling public.

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.

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From the Window Seat Arnie Weissmann The emancipation of leisure travel

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Rebooting Las Vegas in the wake of CovidThe city has a long history of reinventing itself. That trait will be a key component in its re-emergence from the Covid crisis.

The Preview 2021 issueHere we are again, looking through the crystal ball at what the new year might bring. And with our continuing focus on Covid-19, we know that much of of it will be driven and shaped by the response to the virus.

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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.

Alone time in Portugal's Alentejo regionThe vast and sparsely populated region north of the Algarve seemed even more desolate during my recent visit.

The Algarve, and adjusting to travel's New NormalDisposable masks and hand sanitizer as a hotel welcome gift. Room service dinner in a paper bag. Yes, this is travel in the age of Covid, all right.

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In Memoriam: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart|Jan 07, 2021

Gordon ''Butch'' Stewart, the founder of Sandals Resorts, which grew from a single property in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to an all-inclusive powerhouse and iconic brand name in the Caribbean, died Jan. 4, 2021. He was 79.