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Carnival Has a Plan to Transform Cruising

At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, cruise giant Carnival Corporation introduced “the world’s first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service for millions of guests.” Wow! Or, on second thought: What? More about the so-called Ocean Medallion : It’s a
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Poll: Most Americans Don’t Support Trump’s Travel Ban

You probably saw (or experienced) the airport protests and delays this weekend following President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban nationals traveling to the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority nations. But what do the American people think of the new travel measure? Turns out less than a third of Americans approve, according to a non-reader Skift
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How Travel Has Changed in the Past 10 Years

As we head into a new decade, let’s take some time to acknowledge the incredible events and momentous changes in the travel world since 2010. 2010: Death of the Printed Boarding Pass Mobile boarding passes became the norm in 2010 when United Airlines starting implementing them. Related:From the Archives: Can Your Cellphone Be Your Boarding
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Will the Government Make Air Travel Great Again?

Washington lawmakers are flyers, too. Frequent flyers in most cases. So they were as horrified as anyone at the images of Dr. David Dao being dragged, screaming and bloodied, from United flight 3411. And unlike the rest of us, they’re in a position to do something about the industry policies and practices that allowed such
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New York Wants to Kill Airbnb. And It Might

If New York has its way, the popular accommodations-sharing company Airbnb will be toast. Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that would outlaw the bulk of Airbnb bookings, levying fines between $1,000 and $7,500 on anyone who advertised for rent most apartments for fewer than 30 days. New York is Airbnb’s
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Will Trump Hotels Survive Donald Trump the Candidate?

There’s an intriguing theory, fully articulated by the liberal filmmaker Michael Moore , circulating on the Internet that Donald Trump has no real interest in winning the race for President. Rather, the theory goes, Trump’s true goal is to enhance his personal brand, in the process driving more business to his current portfolio of enterprises
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The World’s Most Popular Travel Experiences, According to TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) recently released its 2018 Travel Trends Report , naming the most popular travel experiences, tours, and activities booked by its users last year. The data points to a shift toward non-traditional and experiential activities as travelers look to expand their options. Related: The Best Hotels, According to Millions of Travelers on TripAdvisor 
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Did the Olympics Accidentally Cause Airport Panic at JFK?

If you didn’t believe the old adage that fear is contagious , the details of this weekend’s false-alarm evacuation of JFK Airport might change your mind. According to a New Yorker reporter who experienced the incident, unfounded reports of gunfire at New York City’s busiest air hub caused stampedes and panic that spread rapidly across
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U.S. State Department Issues Cuba Travel Warning

Since diplomatic relations with Cuba were reinstated and a newly liberalized U.S.-Cuba aviation agreement was enacted last year, travel between the two countries has been a decidedly up-and-down affair. U.S. airlines initially mis-forecast demand for Cuba travel, and launched far more flights than the market could support. Several carriers have since cut back on their
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JetBlue Will Offer Basic Economy Airfare in 2019

JetBlue has announced it will join American, Delta, and United in offering bare-bones “basic economy” fares beginning in 2019. The new, no-frills fares will still include the line’s standard free on-board Wi-Fi, snacks and soft drinks, and a full-size carry-on bag plus personal item, the airline said. But basic economy passengers can expect to see
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