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Jen Juul joins SSP America’s Business Development team - TravelDailyNews International

Position will see Jen Juul leverage business development expertise as SSP America prepares for continued growth.

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Southwest Is Giving Away Free Companion Passes for New Chase Credit Card Customers

Southwest Airlines’ companion pass is now available to customers who open the airline's Rapid Rewards credit card from Chase.

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Was United's Super Bowl Ad a Subtle Dig at Southwest's Holiday Chaos? Watch It Here

United Airline's Super Bowl particularly showcased how it brought families together for the holidays following Southwest's chaos at Christmas.

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Shaquille O'Neal Officiates 'Thousands' of Vow Renewals on Board Carnival Cruises for Valentine's Day

Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating Valentine’s Day with thousands of vow renewals officiated by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.

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Breeze Airways Is Celebrating the Launch of 22 New Routes With a $39 Flight Sale — What to Know

Breeze Airways is expanding across the country, adding a new destination in Maine along with 22 new nonstop routes throughout its network.

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FAA to Review Internal Safety Data Following Several Runway Incidents

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to hold an industry safety summit following several near misses of planes on runways in the United States.

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These Expert Booking Tips Will Help Travelers Avoid Flight Delays

Going.com expert shares booking tricks travelers can use to at least minimize the chances of a flight delay or missed connection.

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The First Theme Park in the Caribbean Announces Opening Date, Details on Rides

The world’s first theme park in the Caribbean, Katmandu Park Punta Cana, will open on March 15, 2023.

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Machu Picchu Reopens to Visitors After Nearly Month-long Closure Due to Protests

The famous archeological site Machu Picchu has reopened to visitors after being temporarily closed due to protests in Peru.

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Royal Caribbean Launches 3- and 4-day Sailings From U.S. Ports to the Bahamas, Mexico, and More

Royal Caribbean is launching quick getaway options in 2024 and 2025 from multiple ports in the U.S.

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How the TSA Is Preparing for Spring Break

As spring break season approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has shared how its preparing for an influx of travelers.

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Spirit Is Adding Flights to Puerto Rico From These U.S. Hubs

Spirit Airlines is making it easier to get to Puerto Rico with several new routes launched from multiple hubs around the country.

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International Terminal at JFK Airport Closed Due to Power Outage

An international terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport remained closed Friday after a power outage halted flights.

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How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

Organizations such as World Central Kitchen, UNICEF, and more are helping victims of the devastating earthquake.

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Visiting the UK Will Soon Require an Online Application With a Fee

Travelers to the United Kingdom will soon have to apply in advance and pay to enter the country when the Electronic Travel Authorisation visa waiver goes into effect later this year.

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This All-business Class Airline Has 2-for-1 Deals on Flights to Europe for Valentine’s Day

La Compagnie airline is having a 2-for-1 sale across its network with business class flights to Paris, Milan, and Nice.

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Why You Should Put a Shoe in Your Hotel Safe, According to a Flight Attendant

A KLM crew member shares tips and hacks for travelers staying in a hotel room on TikTok.

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Looking back on 2022: Successful restart for Berlin tourism - TravelDailyNews International

26.5 million overnight stays and 10.4 million guests: Tourism in the city has recovered significantly in 2022. Restart measures by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises as well as by visitBerlin have made the positive developm

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UNwineD presented by Publix returns to Panama City Beach March 31-April 1 - TravelDailyNews International

The event will also offer delectable cuisine from renowned area chefs, live entertainment and a variety of vendors and artisans.

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Guadeloupe Virtuoso’s Biopic Premiere Highlights Island Events | TravelPulse

Caribbean nation’s 2023 events feature distinctive music and food festivals

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Air Serbia and Air China renew and expand their partnership - TravelDailyNews International

When it comes to other cities in the People’s Republic of China, passengers will now be able to combine Air Serbia’s flights to Tianjin with Air China’s flights from Tianjin to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xi’an, thanks to the interline agreement bet

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Air India resumes non-stop service on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route - TravelDailyNews International

This will further strengthen Air India’s footprint in Europe after the recently reinstated flight to Milan and the imminent resumption of service to Copenhagen.

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Statement from Hans Airways regarding scheduled operations - TravelDailyNews International

The airline "maintains close and cordial dialogue with the CAA."

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Sunny Spring Surprise awaiting event professionals in Porto - TravelDailyNews International

Following a very successful start of 2023, Europe Congress is hugely excited to present their second MICE business forum this year: MCE North & West Europe.

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Sabre and Tian Xia Fang Cang work together for future Chinese hospitality sector recovery - TravelDailyNews International

Hospitality provider Tian Xia Fang Cang will be marketing Sabre Hospitality’s solutions in China, with a focus on its Global Distribution System.

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Central Hall Venues appoints new Business Development Manager - TravelDailyNews International

Liam Farrelly has been appointed Business Development Manager for Central Hall Venues.

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SLH selects The Hotels Network to boost brand channel conversion - TravelDailyNews International

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is partnering their community of 520 hotels with The Hotels Network to increase reservations on their website and grow their loyalty base.

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ICAO statement on International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families - TravelDailyNews International

ICAO has furthermore developed new training to assist national officials in designing and setting out appropriate family assistance legislation and plans.

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One for the ages: the GTI Observatory Summit of Gran Canaria leaves a mark on global island action - TravelDailyNews International

The three-day summit attracted unprecedented participation, highlighting the increased commitment from the global leaders of the sustainable transition, including island governments, international organizations, utility companies, national energy and wate

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Booking.com looks to expand vacation rental, flight options | PhocusWire

CEO Glenn Fogel says by enabling customers to book accommodations and flights in one platform, the company will “drive increases in customer engagement and loyalty.”

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Unyoked secures €18 million to expand solar-powered cabins | PhocusWire

Founded in 2016, the company operates approximately 100 off-grid cabins in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and has hosted about 35,000 overnight stays.

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El Camino Travel raises $1.1M following pivot to focus on women travelers | PhocusWire

El Camino Travel says it will use the funding to further develop its technology and build awareness of its brand as a “premium marketplace for women travelers."

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The Tourism Fair opened in great atmopsphere in Belgrade - TravelDailyNews International

Gathered under the slogan “Vacation is not hard”, around 350 exhibitors from 33 countries, including eight new countries from the African continent, will present themselves from 23rd to 26th February 2023, in halls 1, 1A and 4.

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STR: Canada hotel performance surpassed pre-pandemic levels in January - TravelDailyNews International

Among the provinces and territories, Manitoba recorded the highest January occupancy level (64.3%), which surpassed the pre-pandemic comparable by 20.9%.

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Food Festivals And Fabulous Stores: Finding The Charm Of Marylebone

These days Marylebone is famous for its line-up of independent shops – which – counter to what’s happening in the rest of the UK – seem to thrive in this corner of London.

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Mountaintops, flower men and folk art: Inside Saudi’s Aseer province | Euronews

Explore Azeer's hipster cafes and hiking trails that are sure to take your breath away.

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Pearson Airport moving forward with new AI security system - TravelDailyNews International

Liberty Defense receives a Letter of Intent from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to Purchase HEXWAVE for use in Airport Security Programs. Toronto Pearson could be the first airport in the world to purchase the HEXWAVE walkthrough security portal t

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South African hotels driving post-pandemic recovery, say FEDHASA - TravelDailyNews International

In terms of hotel occupancy rates for December, Stats SA reported occupancy levels of 41.1%, however, FEDHASA’s national chairperson, Rosemary Anderson, says their members reported significantly higher occupancy levels, of an average of 65%, with many hot

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ATIS brings government, investors and tourism roleplayers together to explore investment in sustainable tourism at Africa Travel Week - TravelDailyNews International

Spotlight on revitalising investment in sustainable tourism on the African continent; A stimulating series of panel discussions, presentations and events give stakeholders an excellent opportunity to connect with one another, explore solutions and learn.

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Impact of the Ukraine war on travel: Turkey and the Middle East benefit - TravelDailyNews International

Rich Russians holidayed while the rest remained at home Europe, Asia Pacific flights take longer and cost more.

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Malta offers huge reductions for Golden Passports, but the Caribbean remains the most affordable location - TravelDailyNews International

Research by Astons, international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, reveals which global nations have seen the largest increases and decreases in the cost and time required […]

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IAG's agreement for the full acquisition of Air Europa - TravelDailyNews International

On completion, the Air Europa brand will be retained under the management of Iberia.

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Curaçao is a model for the Caribbean, says Caribbean tourism leader - TravelDailyNews International

In 2015, Venezuela was Curaçao’s second largest source of stopovers, delivering 20 percent of its business, but in 2022 the island received fewer than 1,500 Venezuelans, a staggering decrease of 98 percent.

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Shiji ReviewPro releases Annual Global Hotel Review Benchmark Report for 2022 - TravelDailyNews International

Report reveals that while hospitality rebounded in 2022, guest satisfaction continued to decline.

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Hotel of Curio Collection by Hilton undergoes soft refurbishment - TravelDailyNews International

The brand-new V Hub now located on the 7th floor is a fully open area where hotel guests and visitors alike can access a hidden, yet exhilarating array of facilities – from the V Gym, reception, 24-hour V Lounge and by sundown a DJ to set off the mood, wi

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How A Colorado Hot Springs Destination Recreates The Blue Lagoon And Other Famous Soaks

The hot springs are adding a 21-and-up section this summer with special pools that mimic famous soaking waters from around the world.

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Talking Travel With Top “Chopped” Chef Amanda Freitag

TV star of CHOPPED on The Food Network, celebrity chef Amanda Freitag explains why she loves The Four Seasons Resorts (and their pillows), the Caribbean, Noma restaurant in Denmark. and much more about her travels.

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Subscribe to fly? Airlines have been slow to take that leap | PhocusWire

A year after Alaska Airlines became the first major U.S.-based carrier to launch a flight subscription program, Frontier Airlines is rolling out its own in May.

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