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Driverless vehicles: Car rental companies get in the race

Driverless vehicles: Car rental companies get in the raceCar rental companies say autonomous vehicles are vital to the future of their businesses. Here's what might come next.

The Refinery Hotel New York is a boutique hotel available to book in Airbnb.

Airbnb adds boutique hotels, grocery deliveryAirbnb said it will bring thousands of boutique and independent hotels into its fold in 20 destinations, including New York, Paris, London, Madrid, Rome and Singapore.

The Canyon Spirit train partially derailed after crashing into an oil tanker on May 6. Oil from the truck spilled onto U.S. Highway 6.

Updated: Canyon Spirit train collides with oil tanker in ColoradoNo one aboard the train was injured, Canyon Spirit said; damage to the train was still being assessed as of May 7. A travel advisor group was onboard.

Hertz had been teasing its diversification into autonomous vehicles.

Hertz ventures into autonomous vehicles, partners with UberHertz's new business, Oro Mobility, will provide repairs, charging, cleaning and overall management of Uber's fleet of driverless vehicles.

The company is offering rewards to encourage its nearly 50 million loyalty members to book accommodations through its rideshare app.

Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnershipThe rideshare app is offering rewards to encourage its nearly 50 million loyalty members to book accommodations.

Suite guests receive butler service, in-room dining, a curated bar and Bollinger Champagne served throughout the trip.

Australian rail operator Journey Beyond opens suites on its trainsAurora and Australis suites are available on the Indian Pacific, Ghan and Great Southern trains in Australia.

Hertz Global Holdings recorded revenue of $8.5 billion last year, down from $9.05 billion in 2024.

Avis and Hertz hope leaner fleets mean better resultsBoth companies are expecting an improved performance in 2026, in part due to fleet adjustments they've made.

The Alaska Railroad Winter Train runs from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

Train tours make exploration in Alaska a year-round pleasureIf you have clients considering a trip to the 49th State, they might want to consider a trip on one of Alaska's five major train lines -- in all types of weather.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Ken Tate, Janet Wygert, Christine Duffy and Kirk Neal.

2025 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationThe industry gathered at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate the best of the best in travel, as chosen by our readers. Here, we present the winners -- and the night in pictures.

The winners of Travel Weekly's 2025 Readers Choice Awards

The winners of Travel Weekly's 2025 Readers Choice AwardsThe top travel companies, products and providers in 92 categories were chosen by Travel Weekly readers for excellence during the past year.

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