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United States President Joe Biden announced that Amtrak has been awarded nearly $10 billion in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for work along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

Railbookers announced its Signature collection of itineraries, a series of carefully curated trips designed to enhance the traditional vacation with once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations for $75 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing a total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion, including net debt.

MSC Cruises announced it was forced to cancel the full winter program of sailings aboard MSC Orchestra scheduled for the Red Sea due to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the surrounding regions.

WHY IT RATES: The popular low-cost airlines has announced major leadership changes that should alter the carrier’s future.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

A new report shows that while business travel is still down from pre-pandemic totals, transient and group business travel have shown growth in 2023.

The mayor of Maui announced the phased reopening of West Maui accommodations would continue on November 1 with the reopening of West Maui north of Lahaina, from Kahana to Kaanapali.

WHY IT RATES: Many people in the travel and tourism industry have been impacted by Morris Silver’s expertise.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

American Airlines announced more flights in February and March to connect football fans to their favorite teams and transport tech-minded travelers to a major annual mobile communications trade show.

Qatar Airways announced that longtime chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker would resign after nearly three decades leading the state-owned airline.

United Airlines highlighted the capabilities of its new Bluetooth-enabled planes and announced plans to grow in-flight connectivity across most of its fleet in the coming years.

Choice Hotels outlined its new proposal to acquire Wyndham Hotels and Resorts for around $7.8 billion in cash and stock.

Princess Cruises unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration set to debut aboard Sun Princess when the new ship sets sail in early 2024.

WHY IT RATES: The cruise industry giant is adding even more experience to its Board of Directors.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

American Airlines announced the introduction of a new business loyalty program, dubbed AAdvantage Business.

Royal Caribbean International announced the name of the cruise company’s next Icon Class ship, dubbed Star of the Seas.

Government officials in The Netherlands revealed that the new tourist tax increase scheduled to take effect next year in Amsterdam would make the city’s fee the highest in Europe.

Update: October 10, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. ET

Disney Cruise Line announced an original Broadway-style production show coming to the new Disney Treasure, dubbed Disney The Tale of Moana.

Walt Disney World Resort officials announced new details of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, including new traditions, entertainment, food and drinks.

Delta Air Lines announced that some of the recent changes to the carrier’s loyalty program would be rolled back after travelers voiced their displeasure.