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Sensors like the one seen in the ceiling of this busy airport terminal power Xovis’ heat-mapping solution for social distancing. Photo Credit: Xovis Aviation Airports prepare for crowding challengesRising passenger counts will bump up against new capacity limitations brought on by social distancing.

Cruise Every NCL ship to staff a public health officerNorwegian Cruise Line became the first major cruise line to offer specific details about health and safety protocols that will be implemented once service resumes.

Aviation JetBlue CEO says airlines must rethink the $200 change feeAirlines will find it difficult to resume their previous practices for change and cancellations fees when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, said Robin Hayes.

Retail Travel agency consolidation might be a Covid consequenceAgency consultant Bob Joselyn is already hearing from agencies interested in combining operations to cut down on expenses such as rent and staffing.

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Hotel News Protestors damage hotels across the U.S.Hotels in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Charleston, S.C., and other cities were damaged.

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InterContinental Moorea closing permanentlyResort owner Pacific Beachcomber said the decision was made to preserve its other three resorts in French Polynesia, which are...

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Lufthansa will surrender slots in exchange for state aidThe airline said the deal was a less onerous arrangement than the one previously proposed by the European Commission.

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TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisorsDespite new U.S. products, few advisors are reporting a rise in domestic bookings since the pandemic shut down global travel.

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RCCL, Carnival Corp. CEOs offer a glimpse of return to seaIt’s premature to say when or where cruises are likely to resume, but the CEOs of the two largest cruise companies offered...

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From the Window Seat The post-Covid future: Transformational travel transformedTravel's hungry, hungry caterpillar went into its cocoon. Will what emerges have legs?

You can require employees work in the officeHere are some federal and local regulations to consider if employees refuse to work in the office.

For inspiration and hope during coronavirus -- just look upThe Covid-19 pandemic continues, but scenes of hope and solidarity abound on balconies from Mumbai to Madrid.

Experiments in reopeningWhile we in the U.S. wait for our invitation to cross the pond, I suspect we'll benefit from this lag period -- as European countries cautiously work out ways to open their tourist attractions to their own citizens and to other EU members.

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Forum How destinations can 'Live Forward' in a moment of pauseBrian Ross of Experience Columbus discusses the CVB's "Live Forward" campaign, which designed to spread hope and help rebuild...

The future of travel: An optimist's viewPaul Metselaar of Ovation Travel Group says: "We Americans have an innate, culturally based optimism that enables us to...

Amid the global chaos, a bid for a saner futureChris Kam of Omnitrak says: "Industry leaders have a rare chance to reset their growth strategies, to discard conventional...

Luxury will lead the wayBecky Powell of Protravel says: "Luxury travel is the life raft the entire industry should cling to as an indicator of early...

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From the Window Seat Arnie Weissmann The post-Covid future: Transformational travel transformed

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An escape from the coronavirus crazinessIt seemed like not a guest was absent for sunset at the Beach Bar at Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon, Fla.

Animation meets acrobatics in Disney's Cirque spectacularIf the preview scenes for “Drawn to Life” are any indication, the entire Cirque du Soleil show will impress audiences.

MSC's Ocean Cay lights up when the sun goes downAs we followed the Junkanoo parade, MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat said “the whole vibe changes at night” on the island. He was right.

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What's New, What's Hot: May 2020|Apr 30, 2020

What's New, What's Hot is Travel Weekly's look at useful and fun travel gadgets, edited by Joe Rosen. First up, the Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle. This product has several unique features, among them a BPA-free silicone body, a collapsible exterior that allows it to be folded flat, a hinged cap that doubles as an airtight spout cover that keeps and dirt and grime out, as well as a wide mouth for easy drinking and cleaning.