House passes another short-term extension for the FAA

The House has passed a bill that would extend the funding and authority of the Federal Aviation Administration through March 8.  The short-term extension passed 376-15 with broad bipartisan support. The Senate must now pass a companion bill to ensure…

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The Seven Seas Grandeur is christened in Miami

Regent Seven Seas Cruises named its newest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, on Dec. 10 in Miami, with the Fabergé jewelry house playing a starring role.  Sarah Fabergé named the vessel as the ship’s godmother, and Regent unveiled the first…

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opens sales for the Luminara

Sales are now open for cruises on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s third ship, the Luminara.  The ship is scheduled to sail a seven-day Barcelona-Rome (Civitavecchia) inaugural voyage on July 1, 2025, with calls at Saint-Tropez, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Ajaccio, Corsica;…

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Choice completes integration of Radisson Hotels America

Choice Hotels International said it has fully integrated Radisson Hotels Americas into its business. Choice bought the company for $675 million last year.  The milestone means that nearly 600 additional hotels are in Choice’s franchise system and digital platforms.   Since…

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TTC Tour Brands discontinues branded merchandise

TTC Tour Brands will discontinue production of branded merchandise in an effort to further its sustainability goals.  The company’s tour brands include Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver. They will no longer order branded merchandise for…

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