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January 22, 2025
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Industry Voices
Finding Solace in Routine Travel

Familiar trips can provide comfort and therapeutic value, especially during difficult times.

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Vacation Packages
Top Travel Experiences for Retirees in 2025

Vacations by Rail expects the Canadian Rockies and European rivers to be the most popular for retirees this year.

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Destinations
Los Cabos Goes Live With New Interactive Digital Ecosystem

The goal of the new site is to enable visitors to discover the destination in a much more interactive way.

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British Virgin Islands Saw Highest Annual Visitor Total in 8 Years

The British Overseas Territory welcomed over 1 million travelers for the first year since 2016.

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Cruise
Celebrity Cruises Invites Travelers to Design Celebrity Xcel Ship With Dream Makers Program

In a new first, Celebrity will allow travelers to vote on design and feature elements for the Celebrity Xcel, debuting this November.

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Viking Unveils New 2026, 2027 World Cruise Itineraries

Viking has announced four new world cruise itineraries for 2026 and 2027, offering special perks and savings for travelers, including long voyages visiting multiple countries across various continents.

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Explora Announces 2025 Expeditions to Iceland

Explora Expeditions is expanding into the Northern Hemisphere with the addition of Iceland Expeditions beginning in 2025.

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Ponant Debuts New Winter Cruises on Saint Lawrence River

Ponant is launching new winter cruises on the Saint Lawrence River with the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot, featuring five voyages and curated shore excursions from now until March, aiming to make the region a year-round international cruise destination.

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Oceania Cruises Bringing French Restaurant Jacques to Allura, Vista

Oceania Cruises will introduce their signature French restaurant, Jacques, to their new ship Allura in July and Vista in October, with updates and new menu items crafted by Jacques Pépin and the executive culinary team.

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Hotels & Resorts
Adventures Await at Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata offers an adventurous stay on the Dominican Republic's north coast.

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What's New for Sandals and Beaches Resorts Travel Advisors in 2025

Unique Vacations, Inc. recently welcomed more than 200 business development managers, company executives, industry leaders and government officials to Sandals South Coast for the five-day 2025 Global Sales Conference.

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IHG Owners Association Announces 2025 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Mark Zipperer

Mark Zipperer is President & CEO of Pride Hospitality, LLC, which manages a large portfolio of hotels.

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Airlines & Airports
IATA’s First World Data Symposium to be Held in Dublin February 26-27

The tech-driven event will discuss AI, aviation data and other technologies.

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The Best, Worst Airports and Airlines for Lost or Mishandled Luggage

A study by Upgraded Points analyzed TSA and DOT data on baggage handling at U.S. airports and airlines.

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People
Hyatt Appoints Javier Águila as President, Inclusive Collection

Águila will remain in his current role as Group President, EAME, overseeing Hyatt’s Europe, Africa and Middle East region.

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Hornblower Group Names Len Wolin as President of City Experiences

Wolin will lead the strategic direction of City Experiences, which encompasses Hornblower Group’s diverse portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies.

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Car & Rail
Amtrak Announces Northeast Winter Sale

Amtrak has launched a Northeast Winter Sale with up to 30 percent savings available until January 24, 2025.

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