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Ilan Biran (left) and Tanay Desai, American Queen Voyages (Photo Credit: American Queen Voyages)WHY IT RATES: Tanay Desai and Ilan Biran be part of American Queen Voyages. -Janeen Christoff, Managing Editor American Queen Voyages™, a part of Hornblower Group, provides trade veterans to the award-winning cruise line’s rising govt workforce. Tanay Desai and Ilan Biran be part of American Queen Voyages and convey many years of expertise. The newest additions to the management workforce will play a pivotal function in executing President Cindy D’Aoust’s imaginative and prescient targeted on Ports, People, and Prestige.”I am delighted to welcome Tanay and Ilan…

by Donald Wood on March 30, 2023 Last up to date: 12:45 AM ET, Fri March 31, 2023 Universal Orlando Resort introduced a brand new ticket supply for Floridians that may enable friends to get pleasure from three days of theme park thrills for the value of 1.The Florida theme park’s new “Buy a Day, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park Ticket” permits vacationers to go to on non-consecutive days by September 29, with passes now on sale. The multi-day tickets price between $173.84 and $221.54, tax inclusive, with pricing decided primarily based on the primary date…

WHY IT RATES: Survey outcomes reveal journey tendencies for 2023, together with frequency of journey, timing of journey, and anticipated spending habits of vacationers. –Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorInternational Medical Group (IMG) has launched the outcomes of its annual Travel Outlook Survey that surveyed IMG clients about their 2023 journey plans. The survey reveals 44% of respondents plan to journey internationally three or extra occasions all year long, a 16% enhance in comparison with 2022 survey outcomes. “It’s clear that people’s desire to travel, whether internationally or domestically, is not slowing down in 2023,” mentioned Steve Paraboschi, IMG President and…

by Patrick Clarke on March 30, 2023 Last up to date: 2:00 PM ET, Thu March 30, 2023 Margaritaville at Sea’s Ultimate Paradise Pass. (photograph courtesy of Margaritaville at Sea)Margaritaville at Sea is celebrating the launch of a cruise industry-first this spring, introducing the Ultimate Paradise Pass. This new season cross will enable cross holders and a visitor to embark on an infinite variety of non-consecutive two-night sailings to the Bahamas from Palm Beach, Florida aboard the cruise line’s flagship Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. The cross begins at simply $899, nonetheless, that value does not embody taxes, charges and port…

by Laurie Baratti on March 30, 2023 Last up to date: 5:19 PM ET, Thu March 30, 2023 Who amongst us realized that yesterday was International Mermaid Day? Yes, there actually is such a factor. Most folks would possibly even know the way to have a good time the traditional folkloric beings that occupy such a distinguished place in our cultural consciousness, except for sporting the signature Starbucks siren on their morning espresso cup.Still, these mythological creatures of the deep are destined to get pleasure from their second within the solar this 12 months. With the current launch of Disney’s…

by Donald Wood on March 31, 2023 Last up to date: 9:48 AM ET, Fri March 31, 2023 The Disney Vacation Club introduced its first-ever Member Lounge on the Disneyland Resort in California is scheduled to open on April 19.Dubbed the Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge, the brand new area will likely be situated within the coronary heart of Tomorrowland at Disneyland and sport a retro-inspired aesthetic that includes a wide range of murals designed by Disney Legends. The lounge can even be dwelling to historic Disney gadgets, such because the K7 Space Suit worn…

by Donald Wood on March 31, 2023 Last up to date: 11:20 AM ET, Fri March 31, 2023 Beaches Resorts introduced the enlargement of its autism program with the discharge of all-new Sensory Guides.Developed by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the Sensory Guides enable caregivers and visitors with cognitive disabilities to extra comfortably navigate the on-resort expertise primarily based on particular sensory wants. The Sensory Guides consist of intensive resort maps with public areas, such because the Beaches Resorts’ swimming pools, eating areas and sports activities hubs, rated on a 1-10 scale of sensory stimulation.Debuting…

by Patrick Clarke on March 31, 2023 Last up to date: 12:35 PM ET, Fri March 31, 2023 Flight Centre has launched ‘Captain Cupid,’ a brand new operate on its app that pairs single travellers with doubtless romantic companions. (picture courtesy of Flight Centre Travel Group)One of probably the most highly effective journey companies, Flight Centre Travel Group has launched a brand new “Captain Cupid” operate on its cellular app designed to pair doubtless romantic companions on their subsequent flight, cruise or tour. The new function was developed in response to the rise in solo journey within the wake of…

by Harvey Chipkin on March 31, 2023 Last up to date: 12:30 AM ET, Sat April 1, 2023 Norse Atlantic Airways aircraft in flight. (picture courtesy of Norse Atlantic Airways)Bjorn Tore Larsen purchased a journey company when he was simply 18 years outdated and developed what was an early model of a distinct segment market. And in 2021, the Norwegian entrepreneur launched a transatlantic low-cost airline, Norse Atlantic Airways. In doing so he turned one of many few individuals ever to go from being a journey advisor to an airline CEO – although there was an fascinating path in between.After…

by Mia Taylor on March 31, 2023 Last up to date: 12:55 AM ET, Sat April 1, 2023 Is discovering a technique to go to Spain on a budget-while additionally being eco-friendly-has been in your to-do checklist, then your second has lastly arrived.Or even perhaps your yr. The Spanish authorities has simply accredited an extension of a free country-wide rail ticket program that was slated to finish this spring. The program, being run along side rail operator Renfe, will now run by December 2023. That means you’ll be able to criss-cross the nation all you need without cost through practice,…