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A rendering of the Brightline West train station in Las Vegas.

Brightline West rail project receives more fundingThe Department of Transportation has approved $2.5 billion in private activity bonds for the high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Southern California.

2023 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebration

2023 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationTravel suppliers and advisor partners turned out to honor the industry's finest, from award winners to this year's Lifetime Achievement recipients. This is the night in photos.

Hertz cited higher expenses related to collision and damage as one motivation for the move.

Hertz to sell 20K EVs from U.S. fleet and replace with gas-powered carsThe sell-off represents approximately one-third of its EV fleet globally.

Riding the Honolulu railway, named Skyline, was comfortable and the air conditioning was cold.

Going for a ride on Honolulu's Skyline railwayI took a cool ride on the new light metro system during a recent stay in the Ko Olina and Kapolei area.

Biden administration issues guidelines for sustainable federal travel

Biden administration issues guidelines for sustainable federal travelThe guidelines include directing federal employees to rent electric vehicles while traveling on government business when the cost is less than or equal to the most affordable nonelectric option.

The winners of the 2023 Readers Choice Awards

The winners of the 2023 Readers Choice AwardsThe top travel companies, products and providers in 84 categories, chosen by Travel Weekly readers for excellence during the past year, were announced Wednesday night.

Presenting the 2023 Readers Choice Awards Finalists

Presenting the 2023 Readers Choice Awards FinalistsTravel Weekly proudly presents your nominees for the 21st annual Readers Choice Awards, which honor the best of the best in travel.

The Brightline train at Orlando International Airport.

Brightline paying 20% commission for limited timeThe Florida rail line increased agent pay on bookings through Feb. 29 for travel through June 30.

Commissions can be earned on bookings for both Smart and Premium service, which is Brightline's version of a business-class experience.

Brightline will begin paying advisors commissionThe high-speed rail service will pay commissions through its new Travel Professional Program.

The view from a Golden Eagle Danube Express train car as it crosses Europe. Uniworld has expanded its partnership with the rail operator to offer more itineraries that combine train travel with a river cruise.

Uniworld expands its itineraries that combine river cruises with train travelNow, itineraries with rail components have been expanded, focusing on other destinations across Europe, with some spending time in Istanbul, the Balkans, and even Greece.

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