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ALG Vacations Launches Early Black Friday Package Deals
ALG Vacations is offering early Black Friday savings on flight-and-hotel packages, with November 19 and December 3 deadlines for different offers.
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ALG Vacations is offering early Black Friday savings on flight-and-hotel packages, with November 19 and December 3 deadlines for different offers.
Lissette Robledo joins Riviera Travel in a newly created North American marketing role focused on brand awareness, travel advisors and consumer engagement.
Thailand has postponed a proposed departure tax of roughly US$30 to protect tourism demand. The separate planned entry fee is unaffected.
Oro Mobility has secured $80 million to expand its fleet operations, with Hertz retaining majority economic ownership of the business.
The FAA has approved Boeing’s largest 737 MAX, paving the way for deliveries as Alaska prepares to introduce the aircraft in 2027.
Lara Koslow will become Explora Journeys’ North America president on November 30, while Chris Austin moves into a new luxury travel partnerships role.
Boeing’s Dataliner combines aircraft expertise with Microsoft data and AI technology to support fleet-wide maintenance and operational decisions.
The 130-guest American Ranger is American Cruise Lines’ third new ship of 2026, with private balconies and a Hudson River debut.
Lufthansa will connect Phoenix and Munich from August 3, 2027, with three weekly year-round flights on a three-cabin Airbus A350-900.
HeadBox is targeting enterprise growth with AI-assisted meetings planning, booking memory and room-block tools, while exploring potential travel partnerships.
Qantas’s Pacific Islands sale offers return flights from A$579, with bookings open until October 26 and selected travel dates through September 2027.
Lufthansa’s final A340-600 flight landed in Frankfurt from Washington as the airline shifts toward newer long-haul aircraft.