Tag: Hospitality and leisure industry
Why you should consider a ‘second city’ trip in 2021
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, you might not want your next trip — perhaps your first trip in over a year — to be...
Norwegian plans Florida sailings, stands by vaccine rule
MIAMI — Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Monday announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated...
Cruise ships restart in Venice; protesters decry their risks
VENICE, Italy — The first cruise ship leaving Venice since the pandemic is set to depart Saturday amid protests by activists demanding that the...
Royal Caribbean sets 2021 cruises in Florida, Texas, Alaska
MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International said Friday that eight of its ships will resume U.S. voyages in July and August with trips leaving ports...
Disney Cruise Line to set sail on 2-night COVID test cruise
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — After a catastrophic coronavirus cruise season, Disney Cruise Line will finally set sail later this month, the company said in...
Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic
CAIRO — Workers dig and ferry wheelbarrows laden with sand to open a new shaft at a bustling archaeological site outside of Cairo, while...
Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement...
NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Beachgoers at three popular Jersey Shore spots will be able to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus over the Memorial Day...
Summer travel forecast calls for longer waits, fewer choices
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker...
Work could start this summer on delayed Terre Haute casino
INDIANAPOLIS — Construction work could finally begin this summer on a planned new casino in Terre Haute although state officials have put off approval...