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Viking has signed a letter of intent with Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”) for two special cruise vessels, with an option for an additional two. The ships are scheduled for delivery in Norway in the second quarter of 2021 and 2022, respectively. Details are sketchy as to exactly what the “special cruise vessels” will entail. But,…

Interjet Airlines has launched a revamped website. The new site improves functionality and is more user-friendly, making booking easier and streamlining flight management, online check-in, access to schedules, flight status and more. “We are very excited about the new design and functionality for our updated website,” said Julio Gamero, Interjet’s chief commercial officer. “All things…

Bird strikes are an issue for airlines around the world, but one airport in West Virginia is doing something to help prevent issues in the future. Yeager Airport bought a dog. According to WV Metro News, officials at the Charleston airport purchased an18-month-old border collie named Hercules who will be tasked with chasing birds and…

SkyTeam has launched a series of interactive maps on its app to help customers navigate through airports around the world. The digital maps are aimed at assisting customers from check-in through departure and even baggage collection, providing clear, detailed views of an airport, Delta said in a statement. MORE Airlines & Airports “Too often the…

Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it will launch new daily, nonstop service between San Jose, California, and New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport starting on July 6. Alaska is also expanding service between Seattle and New York with an early-morning, nonstop flight, giving travelers convenient connections to 10 international destinations on its global partner airlines.…

Expedia Group customers who were worried about being impacted by the Distribution Surcharge levied against several European airlines are in store for good news. Officials from Expedia announced Wednesday that its leisure and corporate customers in all European markets, including the United Kingdom and Switzerland, will not be charged the Distribution Surcharge levied on Air…

More than a half-dozen NFL players visited Montego Bay, Jamaica last month to unwind at the all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall while helping the resort support local children at the nearby Granville All Age School. RELATED OFFERS Get a Peak of the New Zen Spa in Cancun!Hyatt Zilara and … Save up to…

Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled plans for a new visual identity, product design and guest experience for Radisson properties across the Americas. The announcement was made at the company’s Americas Business Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida. MORE Hotel & Resort At the event, the company revealed new model room designs and a comprehensive overhaul…

Riviera River Cruises newest ship has officially been christened. Omega World Travel founder Gloria Bohan officially named the new 167-passenger vessel, MS Robert Burns, April 3 in the Austrian capital of Vienna. In a landmark ceremony, she became the line’s first U.S. godmother after Riviera – the U.K.’s largest river cruise operator founded more than…

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will christen its second ship, Grand Classica, on April 13 in Palm Beach. The Grand Classica will join Grand Celebration on two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island. “At 52,900 gross-tons, Grand Classica complements Grand Celebration nicely. There are several additional public spaces, so we are excited to add some new offerings,…