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United will also resume coursed meal offerings in the Polaris business class of long-haul international flights. Photo Credit: United Airlines Aviation United Airlines bringing back hot meals to domestic first classThe airline on June 1 will reintroduce trayed meals in domestic first class on all flights that are longer than 800 miles, replacing the packaged sandwich it has been serving during the pandemic.

The first Maison Elle hotel is scheduled to open in Paris this fall.

Hotel News Fashion magazine Elle launches two hotel brandsMaison Elle is positioned as an affordable brand, and Elle Hotel is billed as a high-end hospitality concept.

A U.S. lodging industry forecast recently released by PwC indicates that this year's steep hike in average daily rates is expected to propel 2022 revenue per available room past 2019 levels.

Hotel News Hotel revenue predicted to surpass 2019 levelsA recently released PwC lodging industry forecast indicates that this year's steep hike in average daily rates is expected to propel 2022 revenue per available room.

Retail End of Amex's rep network raises questions for agenciesThe move creates some interesting opportunities as former Amex representative agencies seek new affiliations in the industry.

Government Affairs U.S. to increase inbound travel feeThe fee, on inbound international travelers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, takes effect May 26.

Clockwise from top left: Jamie Biesiada and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly with Global Travel Collection president Angie Licea on the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast.

The Folo How the rush to travel created hurdles for travel agentsThis week on the Folo, with Global Travel Collection's Angie Licea: How agencies combat staffing struggles, long hold times and pandemic-era burnout.

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Hurdles ahead for travel advisorsAs travel ramps up, travel professionals face a slew of challenges, including staffing shortages, burnout, high prices and low availability.

Caribbean Travel

A beach in Barbados. Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need a Covid test to enter the island country, effective May 25.

Barbados drops Covid test for vaxxed visitorsUnvaccinated travelers are still required to present a negative test result for entry.

River Cruising

The American Queen from domestic luxury cruise line American Queen Voyages is depicted in one of the U.S. Postal Service's new Mighty Mississippi Forever Stamps.

American Queen immortalized in 'forever' stampAmerican Queen Voyages' flagship vessel is represented in one of the U.S. Postal Service's new Mighty Mississippi Forever Stamps.

Aviation

Delta partnership with Greek airline expands options beyond AthensDelta's interline agreement with Sky Express will enable passengers to connect to 34 destinations in Greece and Cyprus.

Aviation

Junkanoo Beach in Nassau, Bahamas. Western Air has begun flying to Nassau daily from Fort Lauderdale

Western Air now flying U.S.-Bahamas routeThe Bahamian carrier has begun flying daily between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau.

Retail Avoya is seeing 'substantial growth' in land vacation salesAmong the pieces of good news for the host agency: commissions on year-to-date resort sales are up 80% compared with 2019.

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From the Window Seat Resets in Hawaii and JamaicaIn both Hawaii and Jamaica, the return of tourists is leading to a reassessment of policy.

My business partner said it, I didn'tThe second, fictional half of Churchill & Turen has some thoughts to share.

Agency on the hook after phishing scamAfter authorities appeared to put a stop to the "Abidjan Phishing Fraud Scheme," the fraudsters are apparently back in business. ARC has two relevant rules in the agent reporting agreement.

The American Melody hull rolls out at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, a company owned by the Robertson family in Salisbury, Md.

American Cruise Lines takes pride in its DIY approachThe Maryland-based cruise line builds its own ships at its own shipyard, something it's been doing since its founding half a century ago.

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Highlights

CruiseWorld registration is openThe 2022 event returns to Fort Lauderdale and the Broward County Convention Center, Nov. 2 to 4.

The queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind takes riders through the educational Xandar Gallery.

'Real Epcotian storytelling': how a Guardians coaster landed at DisneyThe Disney World park's first roller coaster celebrates the Community of Tomorrow's founding and mission.

Drinking water from a glacier pool on an Alpine Alaska Air glacier-landing tour.

Taking two flights on the wild side of AlaskaWhen it comes to exploring the wilds of Alaska, flightseeing excursions are worth the splurge.

Increasingly long phone wait times, sometimes hours long, have raised the ire of clients and advisors.

Ire builds over hold times as suppliers rush to hire, train call staffThe surge in travel demand has proven to be a double-edged sword for suppliers that are experiencing record interest but don't have enough staff trained to handle the influx of calls.

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Hurdles ahead for travel advisorsAs travel ramps up, travel professionals face a slew of challenges, including staffing shortages, burnout, high prices and low availability.

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Aviation

Searching for air? Flyer bewareUnwary travelers booking air via search engines risk clicking through to fraudsters claiming to represent airlines. And no one is doing much to stop the practice.

Destination weddings have grown in scope with the easing of pandemic restrictions. Photo Credit: Panuphon/Shutterstock.com

Hotel News

Focus on Hotels: Destination wedding blissThe pandemic's grip on life events has eased, and demand for wedding travel is surging. So is its scope, with couples planning bigger bashes and their guests extending trips to spend more time with friends and family.

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

What happens when a traveler tests positive for Covid? These travel advisors know.Advisors share experiences helping clients — and themselves — deal with testing positive for Covid during their trips, having to self-isolate and then returning home.

Covid testing challenges put travel advisor to the testKellie Bishop came through for a family whose Antarctica trip was jeopardized when they couldn't secure Covid tests.

How the pandemic has changed our perspectives on travelNine well-known writers, journalists and explorers tackle the question: How has the pandemic changed the way you travel?

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

Covid testing challenges put travel advisor to the testKellie Bishop came through for a family whose Antarctica trip was jeopardized when they couldn't secure Covid tests.

How the pandemic has changed our perspectives on travelNine well-known writers, journalists and explorers tackle the question: How has the pandemic changed the way you travel?

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The Penthouse at the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is a sprawling space with a cozy living room, dining area, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Photo Credit: Meagan Drillinger

Two luxury hotels capture Dublin's best sideThe level of service and hospitality at Dublin's hotels continue to be among the biggest draws for tourists to the Emerald Isle.

Princess Cruises is slated to have the largest Hawaii presence this year, with five ships visiting the Islands. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Princess Cruises

Hawaiian Islands say 'aloha' to big ships, and cruise options growWhile Hawaii has never been a major stand-alone cruise destination, the increase in U.S. domestic cruise options means more sailings to the Islands from West Coast ports.