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Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. And it’s huge
With gorgeous art nouveau entrances, maze-like tunnels and trains that rattle briskly under, and occasionally over, some of the world’s most famous streets, it’s a transport network that has inspired movies, novels and…
— CNN
Visa-free travel policy boosted tourism
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier for travelers. Francis Maguire…
— Reuters
Munich Airport closes again as blizzard continues
Munich Airport faced renewed closure due to freezing rain, causing extensive flight disruptions and travel…
— Travel And Tour World
Cruise
Winter 2023-24: Princess Cruises to Return to Southeast Asia
The 2023-24 winter season will mark Princess Cruises return to Southeast Asia after a four-year-long gap. With the Diamond Princess repositioning from Japan, the company is set to offer a series of ten- to 14-night cruises departing from Singapore. The Carnival Corporation-owned premium brand is also offering itineraries to…
— Cruise Industry News
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Coming in January—Here's What It's Like Inside
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas will weigh over a quarter million tons and hold up to nearly 10,000 passengers and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Margaritaville at Sea will sail new ship from Tampa in 2024
Margaritaville at Sea is adding a second ship that will sail from Tampa, Florida next…
— USA Today
Transportation
How American Airlines Is Aiming to Limit Taxiing — or Any Delay — After Landing
The airline is using real-time data to assign just-landed planes to the nearest available…
— Travel+Leisure
Increasing Accessibility: How Airline Seating May Improve to Better Accommodate Wheelchair Users
How the industry is adapting to make flying better for…
— Simple Flying
Feds have long list to scrutinize in airline mergers
Company leaders and shareholders have agreed to the deal in which Alaska Airlines buys Hawaiian Airlines, but at least a year or more of regulatory hurdles are ahead. There's a lot at stake and Hawaii has a rocky history with mergers and…
— KHON2
Lodging
A US tourist died after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas
The 44-year-old woman from Boston was paddling away from the shore of a resort along with a male relative when the shark attacked her, according to a statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. It did not name either…
— Business Insider
Kempinski Hotels Unveils Plans for Chic Ski Resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains
Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana…
— Hospitality Net
Experience the Charm of This Boutique Hotel in London Inspired by Oscar Wilde
With decadence around every corner, it only makes sense that L’Oscar would be inspired by London’s most popular playwright, Oscar Wilde. Housed in the former headquarters of the Baptist church, the property has 39 rooms and suites spread across seven…
— Hotels Above Par
Other and Odd
Safety in the skies: Air traffic control staffing shortages blamed for 'close calls' at airports, new report shows
A new report finds close calls at airports nationwide and blames dangerous air traffic control staffing…
— CBS News
Mongolia witnesses skies turning mysteriously ‘blood red’
In an extraordinary celestial phenomenon, Mongolia witnessed a rare auroral event recently that transformed its skies into a deep, blood-red hue. The stunning colouration was the result of a significant solar storm's initial impact on Earth, leaving spectators in…
— Times of India
Today in History
The End of Prohibition
The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1919, over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson. Under pressure from religious and other temperance groups, the manufacture and consumption of alcoholic beverages became illegal. Almost immediately, millions of Americans became criminals.
Distilleries and breweries in the neighboring countries of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean flourished and organized crime grew stronger with the illegal trade and the violence that is an inevitable consequence of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s ‘Canyon Country’ tour guides travelers through the many breathtaking views of the Southwest
Pawtucket, RI (December 1, 2023) – Collette reminds travelers that departures for its “Canyon Country” tour are now available for booking in both 2024 and 2025. The eight-day tour is the perfect way to explore the Southwestern United States.
For travelers that want to venture outside of the Golden State, Collette offers the eight-day “Canyon Country” tour. This is another tour that is full of amazing views. The adventure kicks off in Scottsdale, Arizona and then quickly sees travelers venture to Sedona. From there they’ll mosey through the Kaibab National Forrest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Later in the tour they’ll hit both the Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Travelers can secure their spot on the “Canyon Country” tour with…
— Travel Research Online
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