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Hertz Surpasses Profit Estimates Amidst Travel Boom
Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is the latest travel supplier to best its second-quarter profit projections amid this summer’s travel boom. On Thursday, Hertz, which operates the namesake brand as well as Dollar and Thrifty, reported second-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion, net income of $139 million and adjusted corporate EBITDA of $347 million.…
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Milestone Reached: Key Construction of Carnival Jubilee Cruise Ship
We know that it works. As the case may be, it floats. Carnival Cruise Line achieved an important milestone when it put its newest vessel, Carnival Jubilee out of dry dock and into the water in Germany for the first. You won’t miss it when it starts to sail. A giant Texas star is located…
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Introducing European Sleeper: Europe’s New Night Train Operator
On May 25, just before 7:30 pm, a train left Brussels in the soft evening light. It was headed for Berlin and would stop in Antwerp before continuing on to Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Berlin. It wasn’t just any train, but the inaugural trip of Europe’s newest rail company European Sleeper. This was the fulfillment of…
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Free Airfare Offered on Select Sailings by American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has announced that it will offer free airfares on selected voyages to celebrate the start of the summer season 2023 on the Upper Mississippi River. Cruise line announced its offer of complimentary domestic airfare for departures in August and September on its Upper Mississippi River cruises that operate between St. Louis, Missouri,…
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Optimal and Challenging Times to Travel During the July 4th Weekend
You’re not alone if a roadtrip is on your itinerary for the 4th of July holiday. According to AAA, TravelPulse reported that a record number of Americans are expected to travel by car this year. The number of Americans driving to their destination will reach a staggering 43.2 million, which is a 2.4 percent increase…
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Holland America Line Introduces Astronomy Experts for 2024 Solar Eclipse Cruises
Why it Rates: Holland America Line has added experts to its team to enhance the experience for travelers who want to see next year’s eclipse. –Donald Wood Senior Breaking News Writer. Holland America Line has made a special opportunity even better by adding astronomy experts as part of its 2024 Solar Eclipse Cruise Program. Koningsdam…
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The First Flying Car Receives FAA Approval
Meet George Jetson. The future is now. The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the first flying car in the world, which is 100 percent electric. The future will be environmentally friendly. This isn’t so impossible if you consider that cars can be driven into water to become boats. Alef Aeronautics, which produces the flying vehicle,…
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Watch the Spectacular Debut of Las Vegas’ New ‘Sphere’ on the 4th of July
The Sphere was illuminated in Las Vegas for the first ever time on the evening of July 4, in a dazzling and animated light show that rivaled even the most spectacular Independence Day pyrotechnic display. The Exosphere, the Sphere’s 580,000 square-foot fully programmable exterior, is the defining feature. It’s located on The Strip just behind…
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Over 400 Communities Benefit from Enterprise Holdings’ ROAD Forward Grants
Why it rates: The car rental company continues to give back in the communities that it serves. –Donald Wood Senior Writer, Breaking News. Enterprise Holdings ROAD Forward initiative awards grants to local nonprofits for the third year in a row. This is part of Enterprise’s $55 million ROAD Forward five-year commitment. The organization will distribute…
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Mexico Expands its Enchanting Towns Collection
Mexico is not a magical city. Earn it. Only the Mexican government can determine what is or is not a magical city in Mexico. The criteria include natural beauty, historical preservation and other factors. Mexico now has 45 towns added to the list. The magical towns have a certain allure and mystery. The government of…
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