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The demand for travel is alive and well. Many travel businesses have experienced record-breaking sales since their return. With demand back to normal or even better, it's a great time to grow your business. A growing business is a wonderful thing, but it can also come with its challenges.

There’s a palpable sense of the changing seasons at this time of the year – longer days, warmer weather, and the feeling that people are stirring from winter hibernation. The parks are getting busier, tennis courts are being used and pelotons of cyclists are starting to appear on our roads. There are so many ways of enjoying the great outdoors while keeping yourself fit and healthy. You may have enjoyed a kayaking trip, a hiking break, cycling through beautiful scenery or a wild swimming holiday. Whatever gets you up and out for an adventure, we’d love to hear about it.

If you’re looking for a spring break option that doesn’t include Miami's crowded beaches and steep prices, why not give Fort Lauderdale a shot? This charming beach and boating enclave is just 45 minutes from South Beach and arguably better for younger kids who need more room to spread out. As the stalwart hotel of the region’s coastline, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa offers both convenience and resort-style amenities, making it a pretty perfect destination for your next family getaway.

A former flight attendant for Singapore Airlines is suing the carrier for $1.3 million, saying it failed to provide a safe working environment that led to a career-ending injury.

It’s clear from the sign on the wall of the patisserie Bisou Bisous at Albany Bahamas, the luxury resort community, that the guests and residents there are often different than most: it warns to not take photos of anyone not at your table. That no photos/no autographs rule applies to other places on the 600 acre property as well whether it relates to Tiger Woods, one of the shareholders and members, on the golf course or Alicia Keys and Mick Jagger, two recent occupants of the new recording studio apart from Justin Timberlake, another shareholder.

Frontier Airlines is courting a new class of travelers.

Choice Hotels said on Tuesday it had struck a deal with Tesla to make electric vehicle (EV) chargers available at many of its brands.

Ryanair has apologized in court to a man it accused of misbehaving on a flight he never boarded, according to Irish newspaper The Journal.

Jetblue said Friday it may back out of its merger with Spirit Airlines, after a federal judge blocked the $3.8 billion deal last week. 

Brazilian discount carrier Gol has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

In Melbourne, the locals refer to the Australian Open as “The Tennis” because it is an entire experience, not merely a place to watch tennis, but a destination. Located in the heart of Melbourne, it truly is a city grand slam event in the best possible way—the grounds are surrounded by all of the big city perks like shopping, dining and amazing coffee but you’ll also get lovely scenery along the Yarra River which runs through Melbourne. The Open itself is a multi-layered offering, as three-time Grand Slam Champion and First Nation Australian Ash Barty noted during a recent interview, “You can buy a grounds pass and have a full amazing day and never even see a tennis game, there’s just that much going on here.” The word is out and the buzz is real—this year’s open has seen record-setting crowds and the time to plan your visit for 2025 is now. Indeed AOTravel, the official travel provider of the Australian Open, is selling tickets and packages for 2025 right now. They’ll plan the entire experience for you—hotel, dining, transfers and tickets—from takeoff to departure. Here’s what should be on your to-do list for the rest of this week and next year’s slam:

On January 16, a federal court judge ruled to block JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines on antitrust grounds. The decision was made based on a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit filed in March 2023 and aimed at stopping the deal. According to the suit, the merger would “allow JetBlue to eliminate its largest ultra-low-cost rival, further concentrate the airline industry, and harm American travelers.”

An airline passenger who prompted the Spanish Air Force to scramble fighter jets after he joked about blowing up the plane he was on appeared in court on Monday, the BBC reported.

JetBlue will discontinue service from Baltimore this spring after more than a decade of flying. 

JetBlue and Spirit said Friday that they will appeal a judge's decision that would block them from completing their blockbuster merger.

The archipelago paradise of Bermuda rests on an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the North Atlantic just off the coast of east of North Carolina, making it easy to get to with direct flights under two hours – a stone’s throw – from major airports along the Eastern U.S. The island’s weather ensures that any time of year is perfect for a sub-tropical getaway. The mild winters require only a light outer layer, and are perfect for keeping up with outdoor sports such as golf, running, pickleball, nature walks and more, resulting in a haven for adventure seekers.

If you’re a diehard pickleball fan—and you’re up for a match or two in frigid temperatures—plan a trip to Canada this winter. The world’s first-ever winter pickleball spa opens in Quebec this March for a limited time.

When JetBlue first announced it would acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in April 2022, it seemed like an unlikely marriage.

In recent years, Boston has embraced food halls, but make no mistake, these are nothing like old food courts. Prominent chefs, big-name brands and elevated food and drinks are hallmarks of these spaces, where it’s not uncommon to find champagne and caviar on the menu.

JetBlue's merger with Spirit Airlines was blocked by a federal judge on Tuesday, putting an end to a combination that would have seen JetBlue absorb Spirit and scrap the ultra-low-cost carrier's brand.

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, a victory for the Department of Justice, which argued that the deal would harm travelers.