Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
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U.S. Travel Association Promotes Ellen Davis to COO and Executive Vice President
The U.S. Travel Association has promoted Ellen Davis to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President following her role in driving growth and organizational change.
Explora Journeys Begins Construction on Sixth Luxury Cruise Ship
Explora Journeys has started construction on Explora VI as the luxury cruise brand continues building a six-ship fleet by 2028.
Viking Suspends Nile River Cruises as Egypt Travel Disruptions Grow
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Viking has canceled Nile River cruises through March as regional conflict escalates, with other river lines also pausing Egypt and Middle East operations.
Travel Agent Academy Launches Spring Learning Challenge
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Travel Agent Academy is launching a Spring Learning Challenge, rewarding advisors with gift card prizes and specialist badges for completed courses.
Burj Al Arab Damaged as Iranian Drone Strikes Hit Dubai
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Fairmont The Palm were impacted as Iranian drone and missile strikes extended into the Gulf, disrupting travel and airspace.
Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm Damaged Amid Regional Missile Strikes
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Fairmont The Palm in Dubai was damaged during Iranian retaliatory strikes in the region, with four people injured as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Azamara Launches Travel Advisor Advisory Council
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Azamara Cruises is forming a 10-member advisory council of experienced travel advisors to help shape future programs and initiatives.
ASTA Launches Accessible Tourism Course for Travel Advisors
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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ASTA has introduced a new accessible tourism course in partnership with Accessible Travel Solutions to help advisors better serve travelers with disabilities.
Travel Guard CEO Jeffrey Rutledge to Retire After Nearly 20 Years
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Travel Guard CEO Jeffrey Rutledge will retire March 1 after nearly two decades leading the travel insurance company through growth and ownership changes.
Ryanair and Wizz Air Rank Among Worst Airlines in UK Passenger Survey
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Laura Mitchell
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A new UK passenger survey ranks Ryanair and Wizz Air among the worst short-haul airlines, highlighting growing frustration over add-on fees and onboard comfort.
U.S. Lifts Mexico Travel Restrictions as Flights Return to Normal
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Christopher Lane
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The U.S. has lifted temporary restrictions in Mexico after recent unrest, with flights resuming normal schedules and embassies operating as usual.
Hyatt Expands World of Hyatt Award Chart to Five Redemption Levels
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Hyatt will expand its World of Hyatt award chart from three to five redemption levels, increasing pricing flexibility while adding complexity for members.
Oneworld Appoints Ole Orver as CEO
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Airline alliance Oneworld has named Ole Orver as its new CEO, bringing more than two decades of aviation and network strategy experience to the role.
Sabre Repositions Itself as an AI-Native Travel Technology Company
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Sabre says it is moving beyond its GDS roots to become an AI-native technology leader, positioning itself at the core of agentic AI in travel.