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The Norwegian Gem in PortMiami.

CDC advises at-risk people to avoid cruisingThe agency's updated Covid-19 guidance applies to older adults, people with medical conditions and pregnant or recently...

Delta Air Lines is one of six U.S. commercial airlines are assisting with the Afghanistan evacuation effort.

U.S. airlines are helping with Afghanistan evacuationThe U.S. Department of Defense on Sunday ordered the use of 18 airplanes from six carriers.

The latest ruling from the South Florida District Court is a setback for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has signed an executive order forbidding businesses to require proof of vaccination.

The beat goes on: Florida will appeal latest ruling on vaccination requirementsMeanwhile, CLIA and its member lines are evaluating the district court decision in the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings case to...

President Biden said, "If some governors aren't willing to do the right thing to beat this pandemic, then they should allow businesses and universities who want to do the right thing to be able to do it."

President Biden calls out Florida and Texas governors over Covid-19 policiesThe president said Florida and Texas should allow private business to mandate that their customers be vaccinated.

NCLH attorneys accused the state of Florida of engaging in "cynical forum shopping."

Florida governor seeks favorable court for NCLH lawsuitThe state has filed a motion for the lawsuit to be heard in Tampa, where a judge ruled in favor of Florida in its case against...

The Celebrity Edge in Fort Lauderdale. All the major cruise lines operating from Florida intend to comply with the CDC's recommendations.

Analysis: Florida wins cruise fight, but lines plan to abide by CDCFor anyone keeping score, Florida and its governor, Ron DeSantis, won its battle against the CDC to overturn the Conditional...

The Celebrity Edge departing Fort Lauderdale on June 26. It was the first large cruise ship to depart from the U.S. in 15 months.

No matter how courts rule, cruise lines intend to follow CDC guidanceThe most recent ruling in the CDC-Florida court saga makes the CDC's Conditional Sailing Order a suggestion rather than an...

The U.S. Travel Association is urging the Biden administration to revisit its decision to keep the borders closed in the "very near term."

White House says Covid travel restrictions will remainThe Biden administration isn't ready to lift the ban on incoming travel from Europe and several other countries.

The State Department is facing a backlog of passport requests, with wait times of up to 12 (if expedited) or 18 weeks.

With passport requests gridlocked, advisors try to cut through red tapeThe message to advisors is clear, according to Margie Jordan, vice president of CCRA International's TRUE Global Network: Check...

Roger Dow shares reasons for stepping down at U.S. Travel

Roger Dow shares reasons for stepping down at U.S. TravelDow also discusses what he plans to do next and critical issues still facing the industry.

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