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February 26, 2025
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News - Today's Top Stories
Black American Travelers Spending Upwards of $145 Billion

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Industry Voices
Trump Administration's FAA Firings Detrimental to Air Travel Safety

The Trump Administration's decision to fire members of the FAA is seen as detrimental to air travel safety, risking increased plane crashes and an understaffed organization.

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Cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2027 Voyages

Paul Gauguin Cruises announced its 2027 voyages, offering 34 trips with 10 unique itineraries exploring various parts of the South Pacific on the refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin.

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Quark Expeditions Unveils Solo Traveler Discount on 2025 Svalbard Voyages

Quark Expeditions offers solo travelers up to $7,500 in savings on 2025 Arctic voyages by March 31, with additional promotions for travel advisors.

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CroisiEurope Unveils New Nile River Itinerary

CroisiEurope has announced a new 7-night Nile River cruise itinerary, "Cruise on The Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs," sailing round trip from Luxor, with departures available in 2025 and 2026 and early booking discounts available until April 30.

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Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt to Purchase All Shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts Through Tender Offer

Hyatt is following through on its goal of acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts.

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Manhattan Hotel Receives Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Designation

The Aman New York hotel in Midtown Manhattan has received the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation.

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Airlines & Airports
United Airlines Opens New United Club Fly at Houston Airport

The airline's second grab-and-go fly club opened at Houston.

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Host Agency
Cruise Planners Named Royal Caribbean International's National Account Partner of the Year

Cruise Planners has been named Royal Caribbean International's National Account Partner of the Year for their exceptional achievements in sales, marketing and partnership excellence.

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People
MGM Resorts International’s Bill Hornbuckle Selected National Chair of US Travel Association

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts, has been appointed National Chair of the U.S. Travel Association’s board of directors.

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Aurora Expeditions Names Samantha Gorin to Sales Director, Western USA and Key Accounts

Gorin will be responsible for driving revenue growth in the Western USA, assisting in developing the region’s sales strategy and supporting independent advisors and key accounts.

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Entertainment
Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Closing Date for Fast & Furious — Supercharged

Universal Studios Hollywood will close the "Fast & Furious—Supercharged" attraction on March 10 to make way for the new "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" roller coaster opening in 2026 and will announce a new Studio Tour attraction soon.

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