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Jan 21, 2022 3:49 PM ET
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Marriott Shares 2022 Trends Shaping the Hospitality Industry’s Future
Marriott International reveals leading hospitality trends heading into 2022 and provides an update on its own global development progress during 2021 as a whole.
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Jan 21, 2022 3:33 PM ET
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‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ Helps Beat Burnout and Pandemic Fatigue
January 25, National Plan for Vacation Day, encourages Americans to make plans for all of their days off right from the start of the year, because pandemic-era burnout is real.
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Jan 20, 2022 6:42 PM ET
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France Requiring Fully Boostered Vaccination Proof To Enter Public Places
France is now requiring proof of full vaccination — plus boosters for everyone over 18 — in order to enter various public places, such as bars, cafés, restaurants and others.
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Jan 20, 2022 4:02 PM ET
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Thailand Relaxes Travel Restrictions as Omicron Concerns Subside
Thailand will re-introduce its 'Test & Go' quarantine-free entry program for vaccinated and COVID-recovered international travelers starting next month.
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Jan 18, 2022 5:30 PM ET
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Southwest Airlines Offering Interest-Free Payment Options To Hawaii
For a limited time, Southwest is offering interest-free “buy now, pay later” financing through Uplift for customers booking flights to Hawaii that depart through August 31, 2022.
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Jan 18, 2022 5:05 PM ET
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Palladium Hotel Group Debuting TRS Ibiza Hotel This Summer
The adults-only, luxury all-inclusive TRS brand will provide an exciting new beachfront option for travelers looking to enjoy Spain’s renowned resort island of Ibiza.
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Jan 17, 2022 9:00 PM ET
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New 600-Mile Lost Sierra Trail Will Connect 15 Forgotten Small Towns
The Lost Sierra Route, now under construction, will provide access to off-the-beaten-path rural communities and the 600 miles of Northern California’s wilderness in between.
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Jan 17, 2022 5:25 PM ET
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Major Cruise Lines Cancel More Sailings
With COVID-19 infections on the rise on land and at sea, major cruise lines continue to find it necessary to cancel more departures scheduled in the coming weeks and months.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:29 PM ET
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Princess Cruises Extends Flexible Booking To Include Summer 2022 Sailings
Princess Cruises announced that its Book with Confidence and COVID-19 Protection Programs are being extended to cover all summer 2022 sailings booked by March 2.
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Jan 16, 2022 8:17 PM ET
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Luxury Railway Rocky Mountaineer Offering Limited-Time Free Upgrades
With glass-domed carriages, cushy seating and excellent service, Rocky Mountaineer is offering guests extra perks valued at $620 per ticket, but only if you book your trip this month.
