Riviera River Cruises Unveils Cabin Giveaways for US and Canadian Travel Advisors

With just hours to go until the Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, chaos has hit the country’s transport network. On the night of Thursday, July 25, a series of fires spread across France’s high-speed rail lines, causing delays, cancelations, and disruptions to the rail system.

Hotels are constantly changing and a great one can turn lackluster in the blink of an eye. Maybe it has a new GM or other personnel changes. Maybe the owners are facing financial pressure. 

Jul 19, 2024 • 7 min read

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, July 18, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Are airport lounges the next culinary frontier? If you are an American Express cardholder passing through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the answer is a resounding yes. Today, the credit card issuer opens its 29th Centurion Lounge right outside the nation’s capital, and it comes with some serious foodie perks.

Several airports across the Caribbean have closed and airline travel alerts issued as Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Jamaica.

Till a little over a century ago, river cruising was quite prevalent in India until railways took over as a faster means of transport. Cut to now, the activity is back and growing in the country, only now it’s more for leisure, said Raj Singh, chairman of Heritage River Journeys, which operates Antara River Cruises in India. 

Dedicated to travel in North America, specialist tour operator Journeyscape is delighted to launch its diverse range of tailor-made holidays to the USA and Canada to travel agents from 15th July.

As part of the Thai government’s Ministry of Commerce, Thai Trade Center New York has announced its ‘Love Thai Food, Eat Thai Rice’ Campaign. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rick Jones. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi announces the launch of its updated website, now offering an enhanced booking experience for premium stays. This summer, visitors can not only book their luxurious accommodations seamlessly but also take advantage of exclusive new packages and offers designed to make their stay unforgettable.

Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking’s inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two-week excursion from New Orleans to St. Paul, Minn., a trip of some 1,800 miles.