Tag: Hospitality and leisure industry
France is back: Borders reopen to American tourists, others
PARIS — After “a very bad year,” Paris tour operator Marc Vernhet sees a ray of light with the promised return of tourists from...
Study: US ski areas rebound despite COVID-19 restrictions
DENVER — Ski areas across the United States experienced a strong rebound this winter despite public health restrictions put in place amid the coronavirus...
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...