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From left, Janet Bava, chief commercial officer at Windstar Cruises; Marcus Leskovar, executive vice president at Amadeus River Cruises; Bruce Metzendorf, sales director for North America at Riviera River Cruises; Alex Pinelo, senior vice president of sales at AmaWaterways and Kristen Steele, vice president of national and key accounts at Avalon Waterways.

Pitch Perfect session tackles river and small-ship cruisingExecutives for river and small-ship ocean cruise lines were in the hot seat for a live selling session at CruiseWorld.

CIE Tours partners with the African American Irish Diaspora Network

CIE Tours partners with the African American Irish Diaspora NetworkThe groups will work together to develop Ireland tour itineraries for groups with an interest in the intersection of African...

Last year, the 10 largest U.S. airlines mishandled 11,389 wheelchairs or scooters.

United Airlines' flight filter for wheelchair users a welcomed firstAdvocacy groups say that making it easier for customers to find flights on which their wheelchairs can be securely transported...

A guest on the dance floor aboard the AmaKristina during AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise.

AmaWaterways' first Black heritage cruise hits high notesA yearslong effort to bring the Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise to life resulted in a sailing full of educational moments,...

The MSC Seascape in New York. Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Carnival Corp. brands, including Princess Cruises and Cunard Line, have agreed to new usage agreements with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to prioritize emission reductions, educational partnerships and investment in businesses in the city.

Cruise lines reach new NYC usage agreementsCarnival, MSC and Norwegian promise to prioritize emission reductions, educational partnerships and investment in city...

Avance Collection co-founders, from left to right, Lindsey Gift-Silver, Oetker Collection's head of sales, North America; Geoffrey Ravoire, Huffman Travel's travel and marketing director; and Chris Reed, the Ranch Malibu's vice president of global sales.

Avance Collective aims to focus industry givingThe nonprofit, co-founded by three travel industry professionals, combines and distributes donations from colleagues.

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Arosa Gay Ski Week is a colorful event designed to support LGBTQ causes and initiatives.

Annual LGBTQ ski event is ready to beat the heatSwitzerland's Arosa Gay Ski Week is an over-the-top celebration of diversity and inclusivity designed to support LGBTQ causes...

Attendees at the Future of Black Tourism leaders at Economics, Education and Equality Leadership Conclave at the Salamander Washington DC.

Coming together for the winA conference of Black travel leaders left me feeling inspired, motivated and ready to work together to create equitable...

A guest on the dance floor aboard the AmaKristina during AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise.

A guest on the dance floor aboard the AmaKristina during AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo AmaWaterways' first Black heritage cruise hits high notesA yearslong effort to bring the Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise to life resulted in a sailing full of educational moments,...

Attendees at the Future of Black Tourism leaders at Economics, Education and Equality Leadership Conclave at the Salamander Washington DC.

Coming together for the winA conference of Black travel leaders left me feeling inspired, motivated and ready to work together to create equitable...

RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo at the IATA Annual General Meeting.

Airlines pledged to elevate women to leadership jobs. How have they done?Airlines that signed IATA's pledge to grow the representation of women in senior leadership are making progress.

The website and app Official Black Wall Street helps connect travelers to Black-owned businesses.

Black travelers want seamless, safe experiences. There's an app for thatTechnology is at the center of an expanding global safety net being built for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines...

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine, Fla., one of many Black cultural attractions to visit in the state.

Embracing Florida's Black history landmarksFrom Miami to Jacksonville, here are places you can visit to learn about Florida's rich Black history.

Clockwise from top left: Nicole Edenedo of Travel Weekly, Jackie Williams of NuVibe Travel, Jazzmine Douse of AmaWaterways and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly on the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast..

Creating AmaWaterways' Black heritage river cruiseTwo people instrumental in creating AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean cruise talk about their experience and what it means for...

Members of the press trip hosted by Vrbo to attend the 50th anniversary summit of the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, Colo.

Black travelers: Inclusion in actionFrom the ski slopes of Vail to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the travel industry is making strides in increasing the...

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