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Every major cruise line enrolled its ships, 110 in all, in the updated CDC program.

CDC relaxes cruise guidelines, lines lift mask mandatesCruise lines are lifting their mask mandates as they shift to relaxed regulations under the CDC's voluntary Covid-19 program...

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaking in front of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas in Ketchikan in 2021.

Alaska lawmakers look to extend waiver of foreign-port ruleLegislation has been introduced that would allow cruise ships to skip their legally required stops in Canada if borders close...

Cruise companies have agreed to participate in the CDC's voluntary Covid-19 for cruise ships operating in the U.S.

Major lines opt in to CDC's voluntary Covid program for cruisingA total of 110 ships from 18 cruise lines officially enrolled in the CDC's voluntary Covid-19 Program for Cruise Ships...

Unvaccinated foreign nationals still are not allowed to enter Canada except in certain circumstances

Canada to ease testing requirements, international flight restrictionsBeginning Feb. 28, fully vaccinated travelers still will need to test upon arrival, but they will have the option of using a...

The Crystal Endeavor. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) made recommendations for Crystal Cruises passengers, saying that it is receiving inquiries pertaining to obtaining refunds for cruises booked on Crystal.

Federal agency offers guidance on Crystal Cruises refundsThe Federal Maritime Commission made recommendations for Crystal Cruises passengers on obtaining refunds for booked cruises.

Jay Ellenby at the ASTA Global Convention in 2017.

Former ASTA chairman Jay Ellenby running for office in MarylandEllenby, the president of Safe Harbors Business Travel, is seeking a seat in Maryland's House of Delegates.

With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last November, the ERTC expired on Sept. 30, 2021, instead of Dec. 31.

Senate bill would retroactively restore employee retention creditASTA applauded the introduction of a bill Thursday that would retroactively restore the Employee Retention Tax Credit for the...

Brazil is the 13th country to have full arrangements with Global Entry.

Brazil joins Global Entry programBrazilian travelers now have access to expedited processing upon U.S. arrival.

Under an agreement announced early Monday, Denver-based Frontier would control 51.5% of the combined carrier.

Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines plan to mergeIf the merger gains approval, the carriers said the combined airline would offer more than 1,000 daily flights to over 145...

Tori Emerson Barnes said the U.S. Travel Association is not in favor of requiring a Covid-19 booster shot to enter the U.S.

Advocacy group calls for eliminating Covid test for international travelThe U.S. Travel Association will urge the Biden administration to follow the U.K.'s lead.

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