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Delta Air Lines was awarded for its commitment to diversity efforts when the carrier was named a Top Corporation for Women Business Enterprises. During a recent ceremony, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council honored Delta for demonstrating the highest commitment to providing opportunities for women-owned suppliers. The award takes into account the Delta’s annual spending…

Pearl Seas Cruises is offering 20 percent commission on remaining space for Cuba sailings in late 2018. The limited-time offer is valid on the line’s 11-night Cuba Cultural Voyage. Pearl Seas is one of only a few lines that circumnavigate the island. Departure dates for the 20 percent commission offer are November 26, December 7,…

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has added new itineraries to its Scenic Eclipse discovery yacht itineraries. The 228-passenger Scenic Eclipse features all-verandah suites ranging in size from 345 to 2,659 square feet. Amenities include ten dining options, a spa, gym and yoga studio; indoor and outdoor plunge pools and butler service. The ship holds the…

Turkish Airlines has expanded its stopover service for travelers flying from U.S. gateways. Passengers can enjoy Turkish Airlines fantastic service to destinations around the world, including Africa, Eastern Europe and Balkans, South Europe, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Iran and Kazakhstan and combine any of those places with a quick trip to Istanbul as well. “Turkish…

Interjet Airlines announced Wednesday it has launched new daily, nonstop flights from Houston and San Antonio to El Bajio, Mexico. The new nonstop routes from both Houston’s George Bush International Airport and San Antonio International Airport to El Bajío’s Guanajuato International Airport will begin operating June 22. As far as the prices for tickets on…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents looking to book chauffeur services for clients traveling to Asia should consider Hertz after the company announced it has launched a dedicated website.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Hertz Asia has launched Hertz Chauffeur website to make it easier for customers, including travel agents, to book chauffeur services for a…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents helping clients who plan on traveling to Europe will now have a new flight option that will help them earn and redeem miles.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus announced a broad partnership that will provide Mileage Plan members more ways to earn and redeem miles…

Great Lakes Airlines announced Monday it has suspended all commercial flight operations. According to KSFY.com, the Wyoming-based airline consists of 28 Beechcraft 1900D and six Embraer 120 Brasilia airplanes but said a national pilot shortage has resulted in the inability for the carrier to continue operations. The airline had served several key destinations, including Cheyenne,…

Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that 79 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations across the United States have been selected for the carrier’s medical transportation grant program. Throughout 2018, patients and their caregivers at facilities selected for the program will receive roundtrip tickets as a way to help alleviate travel expenses related to medical issues. A full…

Emerald Waterways has opened bookings for its small yacht sailings along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast in the Adriatic Sea. The line is offering an eight-day sailing as well as 11- and 16-day land and sea packages. Departures take place between April and October 2019. The eight-day Island of Dalmatia Cruise begins or ends in Trogir, Croatia.…