Duffy, who most recently served on the board as first vice chair, will lead an executive committee and board representing a diverse cross-section of travel business sectors. ‘We’re very pleased to welcome Christine as national chair of US Travel, not …

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TORONTO — Imagine this: a passenger arrives at a port to embark on their long-awaited cruise but is denied boarding because they don’t have proof of vaccination for COVID-19, claiming they were unaware of the requirement. Who’s to blame? The …

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As the pandemic approaches its one-year anniversary, it’s time to check the score, fellow travelers. Which companies are treating you well during the pandemic? Which ones aren’t? It matters because you usually have a choice in airlines, car rental companies, and …

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Good news for travelers to the Caribbean: Barbados has announced it is in the process of a mass COVID-19 vaccination program, following the donation of 100,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India. It adds, with over 25,000 people—approximately 12.5 percent …

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Share The Article The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added two popular Caribbean islands to its highest advisory (Level 4: COVID-19 Very High) ahead of spring break. Antigua and Barbuda and the Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao …

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Big-ship cruise lines such as Holland America and Princess Cruises might not be able to operate cruises to Alaska this summer due to Canada’s COVID-related cruise ship ban. But, as of Thursday, that doesn’t mean you can’t travel to Alaska …

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