Uniworld said Monday that the River Countess will be out of service until July after the vessel was rammed by an MSC cruise ship Sunday while docked in Venice.Uniworld CEO Ellen Bettridge said that th…
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Hilton inks first U.S. deal for Motto brand
Hilton has secured the first U.S. agreement for its new Motto brand. The hotel will be built in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.The 125-room Motto by Hilton Atlanta Old Fourth Ward will b…
Canopy by Hilton set to debut in Africa
Hilton has signed a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest real estate investment trust, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand.The 150-gues…
From barbecue to noodle bowls, Carnival Sunrise elevates dining options
It wasn’t until Day 3 on the Carnival Sunrise that I was able to sample Guy Fieri’s barbecue, and lots of other passengers had the same idea.While the hairy-chest contest went on at the mi…
Carnival chairman and CEO summoned to court
Carnival Corp. chairman Micky Arison and CEO Arnold Donald were ordered to appear at a June 3 hearing regarding probation for the company’s Princess Cruises brand.U.S. District Court Judge Patri…
TSA allows flyers to travel with drug derived from marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration has changed its cannabis policy to allow passengers to travel with some forms of CBD oil and a drug derived from marijuana that has b…
Delta welcomes first Airbus A330-900 to fleet
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A330-900, one of 35 A330neos the Atlanta, Georgia-based airline has on order.Delta was the launch customer for the A330-900, ordering 25 in November 201…
Carnival Sunrise officially named in New York
The Carnival Sunrise was officially named Thursday in New York by godmother Kelly Arison, the daughter of Carnival Corp. chairman Micky Arison.The 20-year-old ship, formerly called the Carnival Triump…
Delta Air Lines launches new Boston connection from Edinburgh
Delta Air Lines’ newest service is departing Edinburgh Airport on its maiden flight to Boston Logan International Airport.The flight, which will operate daily during the summer, complements Delt…
AmaWaterways broadcasts first network TV ad
AmaWaterways has launched its first television advertising campaign with spots on NBC stations in New York, Los Angeles and Miami.The campaign will extend to stations in Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Wort…