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Don't visit Oslo. That's what the city's new tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign declares.

One route at a time, Frontier Airlines keeps expanding its footprint at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Nestled amongst 45 acres of rolling hills within Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country, Europa Village Wineries & Resort is set to host its third annual Great Taste of Europa Wine & Food Festival on Sunday, September 15, 2024. From 11 am to 4 pm, event goers are invited to delight in diverse flavors, discover new wines, and enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the afternoon. The festival will feature over 50 exquisite, award-winning European wines, unique European-inspired bites, a dedicated beer and spirits garden in the newly opened Vienza Italian Garden, and the opportunity to support local culinary talent. Guests are encouraged to indulge in culinary treats from countries like France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Greece. Executive Chef Hany Ali pulls out all the stops, tapping into his global culinary talents to bring visitors an experience unlike any other. Additionally, the festival supports the future of gastronomy through a philanthropic partnership, empowering local culinary students to showcase their talent and passion alongside seasoned professionals. A portion of ticket sales from The Great Taste goes toward this important program.

Finnair is showing off its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) that's slated to open on July 9. The lounge will primarily serve customers traveling on short-haul flights within Europe and passengers connecting in Helsinki from the U.S. and traveling onward to Finland's Lapland and the wider Nordic and Baltic regions.

Vitruvian Partners, an international investment firm, made an additional $50 million venture investment in Civitatis, a curated marketplace for tours and activities mainly serving travelers from Spain and Latin America.

All California hotels must disclose surprise junk fees starting July 1 thanks to two new state laws, including one specifically targeting hotel resorts and cleaning fees.

Dagne Dover is hoping to make a big splash in the travel world with the introduction of its first-ever luggage collection.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, June 21, 2024, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Delta Air Lines is gearing up to officially its first hotly anticipated business-class lounge on June 26, and inside, you'll find designs curated by famed Italian fashion house Missoni.

Last May, Samir Bhavnani, a 47-year-old tech executive from San Diego, was planning a trip to Palm Springs, Calif., where he planned to propose to his girlfriend. He found the perfect spot on Vrbo: It offered a “spa in a grotto,” a slide and a swim-up bar and had plenty of five-star reviews.

I took my first cruise in April 2022 on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas — one of the largest cruise ships in the world. For the seven-night cruise to the Caribbean, I brought just a carry-on suitcase and a backpack.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett arrived in New York City to participate in a series of events and activities for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week celebrations from June 16 to June 21. While in the USA, Minister Bartlett and senior tourism officials will embark on a strong multi-city marketing blitz that will also take them to Chicago and Dallas.