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Jerry Limone

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Jerry Limone was named TravelWeekly.com’s news editor in 2008. He joined Travel Weekly 2000 as a reporter covering the corporate travel industry, and he also was an editor on the copy desk.

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Online renewal is available to Americans seeking to renew an adult 10-year passport that has expired within the last five years or will expire in the coming year.

State Department: Online passport renewal is fully operationalAfter testing online passport renewal on a limited basis this summer, the State Department has made it widely available.

The Luminosa will reposition from Australia to San Francisco in spring 2026.

Carnival to sail 2026 Alaska cruises from San Francisco on the LuminosaThe Luminosa will do a series of 10-day cruises, with both Monday and Thursday departures available.

Aqua Expeditions plans to offer Seychelles itineraries of five and nine nights that may be combined for a 14-night cruise.

A new Aqua Expeditions ship will sail the Seychelles and ZanzibarDetails about the ship, Aqua's sixth, will be revealed at a later date. Cruises are slated to begin in December 2025.

Oceania said that according to guest feedback, they preferred the inclusion of gratuities over alcoholic drinks and excursions.

Oceania to include gratuities in the cruise price and exclude beverage packagesStarting Oct. 1, all new reservations for Oceania's cruises departing in 2025 will include shipboard gratuities. Starting Sept....

Yael Golan named Israel's interim tourism commissioner for North America

Yael Golan named Israel's interim tourism commissioner for North AmericaGolan will oversee all tourism marketing for the ministry's five regional offices in the U.S. and Canada.

The Nusa Dua Beach Resort & Spa -- Handwritten Collection.

Bali resort joins Accor's Handwritten CollectionResembling a Balinese palace, the resort features guestrooms adorned with Balinese decor and offering views of tropical gardens...

The American Jazz, one of American Cruise Lines' six modern riverboats.

American Cruise Lines will introduce the American Encore in 2026The Encore will be the company's seventh modern American riverboat.

Aaron Sala named CEO of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Aaron Sala named CEO of Hawaii Visitors and Convention BureauSala succeeds Tom Mullen, the bureau's COO who has served as interim CEO since Jan. 1, following the retirement of John...

Hyatt retains a long-term agreement to manage the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Hyatt makes a big deal in OrlandoThe company sold the Hyatt Regency Orlando for $1.07 billion but will continue to operate the hotel. Plus, a 2,500-room Grand...

The Norwegian Joy's Bermuda cruise from New York City was changed to arrive in Bermuda on Aug. 13, one day earlier than scheduled.

Cruise lines adjust Caribbean itineraries to avoid ErnestoNorwegian Cruise Line, Carnival and Royal Caribbean each have altered itineraries for multiple ships.