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Destinations
International airline group expects a banner year for travel in 2024
Airlines expect record traveler numbers and revenues in 2024 but will continue to be constrained by the high cost of capital and limited capacity, IATA…
— CNBC
Is snow storm, travel chaos and flight cancellation damaging European tourism?
As winter blankets Europe in a picturesque layer of snow, the travel industry finds itself grappling with unprecedented challenges, with snowfall intensifying across the…
— Travel And Tour World
Could 'carbon passports' that limit how much we travel be in our future?
The concept would give travelers a limited carbon footprint for transportation each year. In reality, sustainability-travel experts say, it'd be hard to implement and there are better…
— Business Insider
Cruise
Tropical Cyclone Forces Royal Caribbean Ship to Cancel Ports
A tropical cyclone has forced a complete itinerary change for one Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailing near…
— Cruise Hive
Windstar Announces Multi-Million Dollar Update to Sailing Ships
Windstar Cruises is embarking on a multi-million-dollar initiative to redesign and update its original three classic sailing yachts - the Wind Star, the Wind Spirit and the Wind Surf. According to a press release, the multi-year project kicks off…
— Cruise Industry News
Bookings open for MSC Magnifica's 2026 world cruise
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its four-month 2026 world cruise to be operated by MSC Magnifica, set to travel 36,000 nmi and twice cross the…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
What It’s Like to Fly La Compagnie, a Business-Class-Only Airline
From rare champagne tastings to book signings onboard, La Compagnie goes the extra mile—while being more…
— Conde Nast Traveler
JetBlue - Spirit Airlines Merger Now Awaiting Judge’s Decision
The deal could go through with further concessions from…
— Simple Flying
Award-Winning Airline Adds New U.S. Gateway To World’s Largest Network
Turkish Airlines flies to more nations than any other carrier, with excellent quality and a great value propostion. Now it goes non-stop from 13 U.S.…
— Forbes
Lodging
Ski resorts that are good bets for snowy slopes this season
From Europe and Japan to Alaska and Utah, these are some of the best bets for snowy slopes for a ski vacation this…
— CNN
The Living Is Good at Palm Springs' Newest Boutique Hotel
Palm Springs has long been a desert oasis for Californians looking to kick back by the pool, refresh in the desert heat, and dance the night away under (and alongside) the stars. As a New Yorker who had never been, my first exposure to Palm…
— Hotels Above Par
Other and Odd
Woman sells her home to fund three-year luxury cruise only for it to be cancelled last minute
Keri Witman spent months preparing for the Life at Sea adventure intended to set sail from…
— UNILAD
Americans who have traveled internationally stand out in their views and knowledge of foreign affairs
Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or…
— Pew Research Center
From the 'No Menu' Menu to Better Kids Meals, These Are the Food-Related Travel Trends You Can Expect to See Everywhere in 2024
Want to stay on trend in 2024? Here are the biggest trends in food-related travel in the coming year, according to…
— Food & Wine
Today in History
The Thirteenth Amendment
On this day in 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution became law.
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. It was the first amendment to the Constitution in over sixty years.
The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln in 1863 had earlier abolished slavery, but was viewed by some as a temporary war measure and did not affect the border states. The Thirteeth Amendment gave abolition the force of the entire law of the…
— Travel Research Online
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