Abercrombie & Kent is celebrating 30 years of expedition cruising next year with a new trip to check off the bucket list: a cruise through the little-traveled Northeast Passage.A&K founder Geo…
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Panel’s report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms
A House committee issued a scathing report Wednesday questioning whether Boeing and government regulators have recognized the problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes and whether either wil…
Salt Lake City celebrates airport’s grand opening
The new Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) terminal opened for business Tuesday morning, along with a 25-gate concourse occupied by SLC’s hub airline, Delta.Delta’s first flight from the long-an…
Carnival Corp. to reduce its global fleet again by selling more ships
Carnival Corp. will sell off three more ships from its fleet, part of what the company is calling “aggressive action” to be leaner and more efficient.In a preliminary statement about third…
Ascott signs new distribution deal with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds has entered into a distribution partnership with the Ascott, a Singapore-based company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators.The distribution part…
United dropping change fees for Mexico, Caribbean
United Airlines will extend its recently announced long-term elimination of change fees to include Mexico and the Caribbean.Related report: Airlines hope new change fee rules move bookings from basic …
IATA warns aviation capacity will be vital for Covid-19 vaccination
The International Air Transport Association has urged governments to begin careful planning to ensure full preparedness for when vaccines for Covid-19 are approved and available for distribution.The a…
TrekAmerica to cease operations in wake of travel slump
Tour operator TrekAmerica has become the latest victim of the slump in travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company earlier said it would cease trading as part of a wider restructure of the adve…
Bruzzone appointed to new vice president role with Silversea
Silversea Cruises has appointed Roberto Bruzzone to the new role of senior vice president of marine operations with the company.He will report directly to Silversea chief executive, Roberto Martinoli,…
Latest hotel reopenings: Equinox in New York, Four Seasons Chicago, more
The Equinox Hotel in New York City is set to reopen on Sept. 2. The property will be offering in-room dining service as well as outdoor dining at its Electric Lemon Rooftop Terrace.Rocco Forte Hotels&…