Port Canaveral broke ground on the largest terminal project in its history, a futuristic-looking, 187,000-square-foot space for Carnival Cruise Line. The terminal will be home for the 5,400-passenger …
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French aviation experts see clear links in 2 Boeing crashes
PARIS (AP) — The French civil aviation investigation bureau BEA has concluded there were “clear similarities” between this month’s crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX…
Cunard announces Liverpool departure for July
In response to requests from travel agents, luxury cruise line Cunard has announced a Liverpool departure for later in the year.The Queen Mary 2 will depart on a 14-night Northern Atlantic Westbound C…
ITB Berlin: Jamaica delegation touches down in Germany
On the heels of a successful showing at Caribbean Travel Marketplace and a stellar year of stopover arrival figures, the Jamaica Tourist Board director of tourism, Donovan White, has arrived at ITB Be…
Marriott International opens triple brand location in Nashville
Marriott International has announced the opening of its first newly built property that combines three brands under one roof in vibrant Nashville.The development is located across from the Music City …
ASTA criticizes flattering ‘Today’ report on Costco Travel
ASTA is irked about a segment on NBC’s “Today” show that highlighted Costco’s reputation for saving vacationers money.The trade group called Thursday’s report a “li…
Kinder, gentler waterpark coming to Caribbean Princess
ABOARD THE CARIBBEAN PRINCESS — Princess Cruises will create a small waterpark on the Caribbean Princess during a June drydock, the first time the line has offered such a feature on one of its s…
USA retains top position as global tourism continues to grow
The global tourism sector grew at 3.9 per cent last year, to contribute a record $8.8 trillion and 319 million jobs to the world economy, according to figures from the World Travel & Tourism Organ…
Airlines’ credit cards in ‘arms race’ to profits
Frequent flyer point giveaways, free checked bags and fast tracks to elite loyalty status are just some of the perks that come with various airline-branded credit cards.But an offer rolled out by Sout…
Hyatt forms joint venture to launch Chinese brand
Hyatt has forged a joint venture with Shanghai-based Homeinns Hotel Group to launch a new brand in China later this year.The not-yet-named brand will target younger travelers in the upper-midscale seg…