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Prince did it. Twitter did it. Meta and WW and KFC have all done it. Now Oakland International Airport wants to do it, too.

Bilt apologized April 10 after some Bilt Rewards members received an alarming email notice from Bilt Legal that their accounts were in jeopardy due to misuse. And there's good news for those who may have transferred their points out just in case.

Paul Ludlow is the President of P&O Cruises.

Last month, five travel advisors from four Dream Vacations franchises headed to France for AmaWaterways' Taste of Bordeaux wine cruise. The women, who describe themselves as a "tribe," didn't take the trip together just for fun: They were gathering photos, videos, experiences and memories with which to sell a partial charter of the AmaDolce's October 2025 sailing of the same itinerary.

Despite a recent surge in cruise popularity, the number of new cruise ships under construction is set to taper off after 2024. However, one company plans to keep building them and has indicated lines will likely follow suit.

Tag Heuer, a star performer in the watches portfolio of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton last year, has opened a 550-square-foot boutique on Carnival Jubilee, marking the biggest standalone store for the luxury brand at sea.

InteleTravel (No. 26 on Travel Weekly's 2023 Power List) has launched a rewards program for travel advisors, IntelePerks.

This brings the current total to 50 Active Members representing 145 brands.

Collaboration Explores Factors to Affect Exhibitions and Events Industry 

As of January, there were 8.9 million job openings in the United States and only 6.1 million available workers to fill those jobs.

These positions were added after Visit Greater Palm Springs JPA Executive Committee directed the staff to take a more active role in a regional approach to diversifying our local economy.

 Hospitality’s next chapter combines widespread brand recognition and trust with a heightened commitment to redefining the future of end-to-end security and efficiency.   

The event will take place at the legendary Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort from 12 to 14 April celebrating EHMA’s golden jubilee.

Fred Reeder’s professional career also includes holding business development and leadership positions with Arrow Electronics, Computer Associates International and KPMG Consulting, among others.

Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's new mega-cruise ship darling, was deemed a success before it was even built.

Expedia Group will deploy Amadeus' New Distribution Capability technology and integrate its NDC content as part of an expanded strategic partnership.

The shuttering of two suppliers last month has served as a wake-up call to the travel advisor community that no matter how sound a company may seem, due diligence is required.

Europe added two more additions to its border-free area this weekend, welcoming both Bulgaria and Romania.

One of the world’s largest and most iconic resort destinations, Atlantis Paradise Island is synonymous with a Bahamas vacation. The resort’s stunning accommodations span five unique hotels. The Royal, the instantly-recognizable pink towers connected by the opulent Bridge Suite, provides the quintessential Atlantis experience in the center of the resort; The Cove, an all-suite luxury hotel tucked between two private beaches, offers indulgent Bahamian splendor; The Reef gives an elevated lifestyle experience with its residential-style accommodations; Centrally located in the resort, The Coral was designed with families in mind; and water-side villas at Harborside Resort offer a secluded escape for the seasoned traveler. The Atlantis Casino, recently updated, is located in The Royal and features 85 gaming tables and over 700 of the latest slot machines. Bespoke experiences can be booked for guests of all five hotels through Atlantis’ Sapphire Services.

Disney settled its state lawsuit with the board that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to oversee Walt Disney World’s special district, the board and Disney confirmed Wednesday, ending a lengthy legal battle between the media giant and Florida government and canceling a controversial development agreement Disney enacted that hamstrung DeSantis’ political appointees.

Cruise lines sailing out of Baltimore are working to make alternative arrangements following Tuesday’s fatal bridge collapse.