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Cruise Royal Caribbean Group hasn't decided if it will require passenger vaccines CEO Richard Fain says the company will follow the science on Covid-19 vaccination requirements. Hotel News Loews and Omni to promote and sell each other's hotels The partnership calls for each brand to showcase the other's properties across their respective booking channels, particularly in markets where they don't compete. Caribbean Travel Sun, sand, shots: Caribbean seeks vaccines to revive economy The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world's most tourism-dependent regions. Today’s News Government Affairs U.S. Travel says new Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo is key to tourism's recovery CEO Roger Dow cited Raimondo's advocacy for the travel industry during her time as governor of Rhode Island. Aviation ATPCO makes Covid-testing information available for flight search results Routehappy content could soon also include data on whether vaccinations will be required in a destination. Aviation IAG sees signs of pent-up demand for business travel, with easing lockdown key The group is seeing some long-haul booking spikes, offering a silver lining of potential pent-up business travel demand after a difficult fourth quarter of 2020. Hotel News Hotels in Miami and South Florida are open -- and busy The greater Miami market has emerged as particularly resilient this winter, with both beach resorts and short-term vacation rentals reporting strong demand. Tours Expedia Group is selling vacation-packager Classic Vacations Classic said the Najafi Companies signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of its assets from Expedia, effective April 2. See More News Our Voices From the Window Seat The psychology of vaccinations and travel The world looks very different before and after getting the jab. Airlines making diversity a priority Airlines have made some strides on diversity. But better metrics are needed. Is a host agency right for you? The benefits, and downsides, an advisor should consider before joining a host. What is ASTA up to these days? The Society's top priority remains getting as much relief as possible for its members, the community of travel agencies that has been so hard-hit by the pandemic. Cover Stories See More Previous Next Photo Credit: TW Illustration by Jenn Martins Retail Culinary Travel: How the pandemic changed travel and dining What culinary trends have emerged from a full year of social distancing, restaurant closures and social justice protests? Our reporters dig in on five reports that show how dining and travel has changed. Falling Rock is one of five accommodations options at the 2,000-acre Nemacolin resort in Fayette County, Pa. Hotel News Drive-market bright spots For the hotel industry at large, 2020 was the worst year on record. But these off-the-beaten-path properties, which are close to urban areas but celebrate the great outdoors, were some of the rare winners. Photo Credit: Andrea Zucker, courtesy Memphis Tourism USA / Canada Food, music and arts: Celebrating Black culture through travel Contemporary African American performances, art and restaurants provide insight into the unwritten chapters of American life. Latest podcasts More Podcasts Trade Secrets, Episode 1: Travel advisor Sally Black on Covid-era client expectations Welcome to Trade Secrets! A new podcast from Travel Weekly and TravelAge West Episode 16: Black voices in travel: Perceptions of diversity Highlights Aviation Here's the pitch: Lie-flat seats in premium economy Startup firm Zephyr's idea sleeper seats in the main cabin has an unusual feature for an aircraft. Fork Tours digs into Black history and culture in D.C. In Washington, D.C, a local tour operator serves up tours focusing on the city’s Black culture offering tastes of Ethiopian, West African and Soul Food cuisines, with a side of the Capital’s storied history of African-American culture and life. ShoreTrips sale puts partial refunds on the table It's too soon to know how much customers might get back, but the judge overseeing the sale of the shore-tours operator extended the deadline for filing a claim. Covid rules force hotels to think outside the restaurant Amid restrictions, hotel restaurants have been forced to think outside the dining room, with some bringing culinary experiences into their guestrooms instead. On The Record Travel Corp.'s Brett Tollman on opening a safari lodge during the pandemic From Our Partners Family Travel Expo Travel Weekly and TravelAge West invite you to join us for the Family Travel Expo featuring webinars, top suppliers, networking... Register Now Air Astana Welcome aboard your Air Astana flight, one of the finest airlines, from the Heart of Eurasia Read More NEW YEAR NEW EMPIRE Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts have come together to create the new Caesars Entertainment. Watch Now Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld: Your Year-Round Guide Learn about new products and connect directly...