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Travel companies cheer Pfizer's news about its vaccine efficacy.

Travel stocks shoot up on Pfizer vaccine newsPublicly listed travel companies posted massive gains on their stock prices on Monday this week.

Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States, beating Trump.

What Joe Biden's win means for the travel industryCan the new American president save the devastated travel sector? A look at the future of the industry under a Biden...

The first laboratory has been installed on Viking Star.

Viking touts 'first PCR lab at sea'The cruise line says its shipboard lab can test pax and crew for Covid daily.

The initial phase will include testing and additional safeguards for crew members, followed by simulated voyages, certification for ships, and a phased return to passenger cruises (pictured: Miami city Main Channel).

No-sail order lifted for cruise ships in U.S.Phased return of cruises starting 1 November, with new protocols such as mandatory testing, capacity restrictions and simulated...

What a difference 14 years make. Borat is now embraced by Kazakhstan after officials realised the 2006 hit comedy, despite its less-than-flattering depictions of the nation, actually increased tourism to the country.

Very Nice: Now Kazakhstan loves Borat (well, almost)Kazakh Tourism embraces Borat sequel by adopting the character's catchphrase as its official new slogan.

Internova's Peter Vlitas holds up his unique QR code on the CommonPass health pass before boarding his flight from London to Newark.

CommonPass clears first transatlantic testSuccess of second trial buoys hopes that the digital health screening tool will pave for a quicker reopening of international...

The AIDAblu, the line's first ship to return to the sea, will be sailing weekly Italy cruises through 28 November.

More ships sail again in EuropeCarnival's Aida joins Costa to restart cruises in Italy while MSC Magnifica becomes MSC Cruises' second ship to return to...

The Healthy Sail Panel, created by Royal Caribbean Group in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line, believes it is possible to restart cruising in a safe and enjoyable way in US, just like Europe has since July.

Royal Caribbean's Richard Fain sees positive winds of change"Progress is being made" and "our confidence has grown", says the cruise line's chairman in an uplifting message to the trade.

Thailand is encouraging expats to explore Amazing Thailand beyond Bangkok.

Travel, even planning a trip, makes people happyTravel is vital for mental health, and destinations have been quick to roll out the red carpet for domestic tourists.

Sun, sea, sand—and points—await travellers to Maldives.

Maldives now has a travel loyalty programmeMaldives Borders Miles will be launched on 1 December to lure more visitors to the destination.