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• Curacao Marriott reopens after $37 million renovation

  17-11-2019 05:20 via Travel Weekly
  
  The renovation project included the addition of 70 guestrooms, bringing the room inventory to 336 rooms.
  
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• St Kitts opens a new cruise pier in Basseterre

  17-11-2019 05:15 via Travel Weekly
  
  The addition of the pier will enable the port to accommodate up to three of the largest cruise ships at the same time.
  
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• InterContinental San Juan completes renovation

  17-11-2019 05:15 via Travel Weekly
  
  The project took five months.
  
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• News: Kempinski questions Liverpool FC decision to avoid Doha property

  16-11-2019 20:07 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Kempinski has sought to allay fears over working conditions at a property in Qatar after Liverpool FC reportedly decided not to stay there ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup.
  
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• News: Marriot signs for three Thailand properties with Asset World Corporation

  16-11-2019 19:56 via Breaking Travel News
  
  The agreement would fuel the company’s expansion in Thailand with the addition of three hotels comprised of nearly 1,550 rooms expected to open between late 2020 and 2024.
  
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• News: Nobu Hotel Los Cabos takes brand into Mexico

  16-11-2019 19:39 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, co-founders of Nobu Hospitality, have celebrated the official launch of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. The trio hosted a grand opening event and signature sake ceremony at the latest property to join the brand.
  
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• News: Taj Tirupati seeks to capitalise on religious tourism in India

  16-11-2019 19:30 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Taj Hotels has announced the opening of its new property in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the renowned shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
  
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• News: Wizz Air launches flights to Tenerife from Luton

  16-11-2019 19:17 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Wizz Air has announced the launch of flights from London Luton to Tenerife, with the inaugural flight taking off earlier. Flights will be departing from London Luton to the island of eternal spring, offering visitors a spot of sunny paradise with near perfect temperatures all year round.
  
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• News: Radisson Blu Hotel, Casablanca City Centre opens in Morocco

  16-11-2019 19:11 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Radisson Blu has opened its first hotel in Casablanca, with the property becoming Radisson Hotel Group’s second in Morocco. Created and designed by Chilean architect, Jaime Beriestain, it sits up with the city’s most stylish hotels.
  
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• News: SAS to welcome first Airbus A321LRs in September

  16-11-2019 19:00 via Breaking Travel News
  
  The first of three new A321LRs, a narrow-bodied aircraft suited for longer distances, will enter the SAS fleet in September next year. The Airbus A321LR is a narrow-body, single aisle aircraft, specially configured to fly longer distances than a standard A321neo.
  
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• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Briggs & Riley TORQ collection

  16-11-2019 17:55 via Breaking Travel News
  
  The privately-owned, global luggage brand has released new carry-on, medium and large spinner suitcases, as well as two lightweight trunks in medium and extra-large – all are ideal for travellers with the most discerning tastes
  
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• News: Fiji Airways welcomes first A350 XWB to South Pacific

  16-11-2019 16:01 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Fiji Airways has become the first airline from the South Pacific region to take delivery of the A350 XWB. The plane, which was delivered following a ceremony in Toulouse, is the first of two A350 XWBs that will join Fiji Airways’ fleet.
  
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• Andy Stuart says NCL's Partners First is here to stay

  16-11-2019 00:13 via Travel Weekly
  
  During his CruiseWorld address on Friday, Norwegian Cruise Line's departing CEO talked about the travel agent program he established in 2011 and said Partners First is now "ingrained."
  
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• San Jose travel advisor planning trip for 'Vacation Do Over' winner

  15-11-2019 23:22 via Travel Weekly
  
  ASTA has named Kathy Kocharhook, founder and CEO of Sail-N-Travel, as the advisor that will plan a trip for the Freemyer family of Sweetster, Indiana.
  
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• New Jersey introduces labor bill that would affect ICs

  15-11-2019 22:15 via Travel Weekly
  
  The legislation would implement what ASTA described as a "rigid" test to determine which workers are employees and which are independent contractors.
  
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• Flooding closes Venice to cruise ships

  15-11-2019 22:00 via Travel Weekly
  
  Cruises that had been scheduled to stop in Venice have been rerouted to Trieste or Ravenna
  
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• Allianz's Thanksgiving travel index shows Punta Cana rebound

  15-11-2019 20:45 via Travel Weekly
  
  The Dominican Republic region is Allianz's top international destination over Thanksgiving.
  
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• River line executives pitch advisors in the CruiseWorld audience

  15-11-2019 20:20 via Travel Weekly
  
  The topics they discussed were aimed at helping the audience learn how to distinguish which river cruise line is best for which customer.
  
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• CEO Conversations: Carnival Corp.'s Donald on stability and innovation

  15-11-2019 19:40 via Travel Weekly
  
  Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald told an audience at CruiseWorld that being the largest cruise company in the world comes with two key advantages that help Carnival's brands deliver industry-leading results.
  
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• Travel Managers Urged to Adopt 'No Profile, No Booking' Policy Following FBI Fraud Warning

  15-11-2019 19:28 via Business Travel News
  
  Travel managers should introduce a "no profile, no booking" policy after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that fraudsters are booking flights by posing to travel management companies as client employees, according to BCD Travel.
  
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• JetBlue Launches Blue Basic Fare

  15-11-2019 19:28 via Business Travel News
  
  JetBlue this week began selling a new basic economy fare, Blue Basic. The fare, an update to tiers launched in 2015, allows no changes, including same-day changes, or cancellations—only ancillaries will be refunded after a cancellation—and charges a fee for seat selection more than 24 hours before departure. 
  
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• Closer to nature on the Hanseatic Inspiration

  15-11-2019 19:25 via Travel Weekly
  
  During a short shakedown cruise from Hamburg to Antwerp, Belgium, what stood out the most about the Hanseatic Inspiration was its tasteful decor and practical design rather than trendy bells and whistles.
  
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• MSC and Hurtigruten detail their green initiatives

  15-11-2019 19:15 via Travel Weekly
  
  Cruise lines are cutting carbon emissions, reducing single-use plastics and campaigning to restore endangered coral reefs around the world.
  
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• Exploring Dubai highlights ahead of Expo 2020

  15-11-2019 19:10 via Travel Weekly
  
  The past half-century has seen Dubai complete its transformation from a simple fishing village to a futuristic Middle East metropolis, and next year's Expo 2020 Dubai promises to showcase the best of the city's past, present and future.
  
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• 'World's Greatest Show' a chance for UAE, region to shine

  15-11-2019 19:05 via Travel Weekly
  
  The one-year countdown officially began last month for Expo 2020 Dubai, with a campaign starring Black Eyed Peas rapper Will.i.am that invites visitors to what's being billed as "The World's Greatest Show."
  
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  15-11-2019 19:05 via Travel Weekly
  
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• Groupize Enables Single Sign-On, Plans to Add Non-Hotel Venues

  15-11-2019 16:42 via Business Travel News
  
  Meeting and event sourcing and management platform Groupize recently added the ability for single sign-on for clients, CEO Charles de Gaspe Beaubien told BTN, so that users don't have to log into multiple systems individually. 
  
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• HTA report shows vacation rental demand on the rise

  15-11-2019 16:40 via Travel Weekly
  
  The average daily rate for Hawaii vacation rental units in September was $194, up nearly 13%.
  
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• Allegiant rolls out bundled fares

  15-11-2019 16:40 via Travel Weekly
  
  Customers can bundle extras such as checked bag, carry-on bag and free itinerary changes.
  
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• Hotel Molokai rebrands as it prepares for renovation

  15-11-2019 16:35 via Travel Weekly
  
  The property is in the early planning stages of a roughly $4 million redo and will remain open as the renovations are done in stages.
  
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• Trails reopen as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park repairs continue

  15-11-2019 16:30 via Travel Weekly
  
  Portions of the Byron Ledge and Devastation trails and the Kilauea Iki trailhead on the west side of the crater have been restored.
  
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• Alaska Airlines to end two Kona routes

  15-11-2019 16:25 via Travel Weekly
  
  The airline also announced plans to increase flights to the islands from San Jose and San Diego.
  
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• RCCL presidents tackle overtourism, luxury, female leadership

  15-11-2019 14:25 via Travel Weekly
  
  Regarding overtourism, they said that in the general travel industry, cruise lines are a small part of the phenomenon -- but a highly visible one.
  
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• Hawaiian Airlines begins Honolulu Airport improvements

  15-11-2019 14:25 via Travel Weekly
  
  The project includes installing new check-in kiosks in lobbies 2 and 3 in Terminal 1.
  
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• Airlines adding more ultralong-haul flights

  15-11-2019 12:25 via Travel Weekly
  
  Airlines keep pushing the envelope when it comes to long-haul flights, but comfort is the real issue.
  
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• News: Marriott expands all-inclusive offering in Caribbean with two new deals

  15-11-2019 05:23 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Marriott has signed contracts with hotel developers to open two all-inclusive, oceanfront resorts in the Caribbean - an 800-room Marriott Hotel in Jamaica and a 283-room Autograph Collection on Curaçao.
  
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• News: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to overhaul three ships this winter

  15-11-2019 05:16 via Breaking Travel News
  
  The three ships – Braemar, Balmoral and Black Watch – will be undergoing various engineering works, general maintenance and refurbishment during their dry docks at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany.
  
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• News: Meininger signs for first property in Israel

  15-11-2019 05:10 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Meininger hotel group has singed the paperwork for its first property in Israel. The hotel will be located in a 28-storey mixed-use building at 53, Levanda Street Tel Aviv and is expected to open in the second half of 2024.
  
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• News: Skyscanner launches mobile-only flight booking service

  15-11-2019 04:52 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Skyscanner now participates directly in its own marketplace, as a merchant selling flights. Alongside its core metasearch proposition, the new booking service is available on app and mobile web only in Australia, Singapore and the UK. 
  
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• News: Four Seasons plans new Cabo Del Sol hotel

  15-11-2019 04:47 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Situated on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, nestled in the centre of the famed Los Cabos Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, the new build 80-key Resort with 40 private residences is targeted to open in 2022.
  
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• CruiseWorld Day 2: Buzz and enthusiasm at exhibitor showcase

  15-11-2019 04:10 via Travel Weekly
  
  Travel advisors had a chance to interact with more than 250 suppliers and, just as importantly, their peers.
  
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• Buzz and enthusiasm at exhibitor showcase

  15-11-2019 04:10 via Travel Weekly
  
  Travel advisors had a chance to interact with more than 250 suppliers and, just as importantly, their peers.
  
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• Egencia To Bring Reshopping Tool to Hotels

  15-11-2019 04:07 via Business Travel News
  
  Egencia will expand its Savings Finder tool to the hotel sector, enabling the travel management company's corporate clients to automatically reshop and rebook hotel reservations if a lower rate is discovered for an identical room, the company announced.   
  
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• News: Red Sea Development selects leading desalination proposals

  15-11-2019 04:02 via Breaking Travel News
  
  The Red Sea Development Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have announced three winners of their international Brains for Brine Challenge.
  
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• News: Delta Hotels makes UK debut with first two properties

  15-11-2019 03:59 via Breaking Travel News
  
  Delta Hotels by Marriott Milton Keynes and Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase have opened. The hotels represent two of three UK openings planned for at the brand this year, with Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry set to follow by the end of the year.
  
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• AAA forecasts near-record travel volume this Thanksgiving

  15-11-2019 03:30 via Travel Weekly
  
  The number of flyers is expected to rise 4.6%, prompting the airlines to add flights.
  
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• Expedia CEO: Future looks good for travel agents

  15-11-2019 03:20 via Travel Weekly
  
  At the company's Explore 19 conference on Thursday, Mark Okerstrom said, "I think that traditional travel agents have carved out a great place for themselves. There's still a need for agents in complex travel."
  
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• Brand USA takes step toward reauthorization, but it will cost visitors

  14-11-2019 23:45 via Travel Weekly
  
  Drafted legislation calls for a 70% increase in the Electronic System Travel Authorization fee that inbound travelers pay.
  
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• Viking Sky report says stricken ship nearly ran aground

  14-11-2019 22:55 via Travel Weekly
  
  The ship came within a ship's length of running aground on shoals off the coast of Norway during a violent storm last March, according to an interim report on the incident.
  
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• Marriott all-inclusives coming to Jamaica, Curacao

  14-11-2019 21:55 via Travel Weekly
  
  The company continues to make inroads in the all-inclusive space.
  
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