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PortMiami train station gains approval

The operator of Florida’s Brightline high-speed train won local approval to build a station at PortMiami. It is expected to open in late 2020.The 15,000-square-foot station will be connected to the port’s terminals via a shuttle service. It will cost…

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WTH executive Debbie Fiorino named AmaSiena godmother

Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president and chief operating officer of owned brands for World Travel Holdings, will be the godmother of AmaWaterways’ AmaSiena.AmaWaterways’ 24th ship is set to make its debut in July 2020, sailing 10- and 11-night itineraries on…

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Carnival adding Alaska capacity

Carnival Cruise Line will put the Carnival Freedom on seven-day cruises from Seattle to Alaska in 2021 and move the Carnival Miracle to 10- and 11-day Alaska cruises from San Francisco.The moves will increase capacity in Alaska for Carnival. In…

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Hotels stumbling in China, reeling in Hong Kong

U.S.-China trade tensions and political unrest in Hong Kong affected hotel companies in the third quarter, with Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Accor all reporting declines in Asia.In a call with investors on Wednesday, Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta said…

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FBI finds no link among tourist deaths in D.R.

The FBI has uncovered no connection with a cluster of tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic, supporting the country’s position that the deaths were coincidental.The FBI released the results of its investigation to the Dominican Republic.Media outlets had reported that…

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