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Major cruise lines now impose a $70 fee on passengers who bring buffet food back to their cabins. This new policy applies across multiple ships in 2026 to discourage food removal from buffet areas.
PATA Honors Long-Serving Member Organizations at 2026 Summit
The Pacific Asia Travel Association recognized its longest-serving member organizations at its 2026 Annual Summit in Pohang, Korea. Partnerships exceeding 50, 60, and 70 years were honored during the event.
IPW 2026 Fort Lauderdale Wraps Up as US Tourism Industry Responds to Challenges
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Rendez-vous Canada 2026 Launches in Toronto with Record Global Tourism Attendance
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Fareportal and Sabre Expand AI Travel Distribution Partnership
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Singapore Leads Asia Pacific Meeting Destinations in 2026
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Hantavirus Confirmed in Passenger After Cruise Ship Evacuation in Spain
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Cruise Lines Impose $70 Fee for Buffet Food Taken to Cabins
Cruise passengers now face a $70 fee if caught removing buffet food to their cabins. This measure is intended to curb food waste but has left many travelers unsettled.
IPW 2026 Wraps in Fort Lauderdale, Boosts Tourism Recovery
IPW 2026 concluded in Fort Lauderdale with more than 5,000 travel professionals attending. The event focused on uniting the industry to address falling international tourism numbers.
PATA Honors Long-Serving Members at 2026 Summit in Korea
At the 2026 PATA Annual Summit in Pohang, Korea, the Pacific Asia Travel Association honored its longest-serving member organizations. Recognition was given to members with partnerships exceeding 50, 60, and 70 years.
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