The Month-Old Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions on International Travelers Means a Boost for Foreign Investment

On Nov. 8, the floodgates opened. Most foreign travelers, who had been prohibited from entering the United States since early 2020, are brandishing their vaccination cards, donning their masks, and

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Virgin Voyages Pays It Forward

The holiday season became much merrier for employees of Baptist Health South Florida thanks to a promise on which Virgin Voyages is making good. Earlier in the year, Virgin Group

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International Travelers Await New COVID Testing Rules

Last month, SFBW examined how much of a hassle it is to fly to Europe in the age of COVID-19. We concluded: Not so much. Now that last piece of the pie—covid testing prior

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Virgin Voyages Forms Partnership With South Florida Athletes to Expand Cruise Line

Virgin Voyages, the recently launched lifestyle travel brand offering year-round cruises out of Miami, recently partnered with Patricof Co. (P/Co) to secure more funding for future expansion. Patricof Co. is a

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A Milestone: U.S. Borders Open TODAY

Today, the floodgates open. Most foreign travelers, who had been prohibited from entering the United States since early 2020, are brandishing their vaccination cards, donning their masks, and filling planes

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Brightline Resumes Service TODAY

A sorely missed casualty of the COVID-19 era, Brightline—which bills itself as the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, high-speed rail service in America—resume service today at its Miami, Fort Lauderdale

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Norse Atlantic Airways Chooses Fort Lauderdale for U.S. Headquarters 

After forming in February, Norse Atlantic Airways has made Fort Lauderdale its main headquarters for its U.S. headquarters. The recently launched airliner will house hundreds of employees, including flight attendants and pilots,

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Travel: Cancún Comes Alive

History is a matter of perspective when it comes to Cancún. While it’s true that the Maya civilization flourished in southeast Mexico back in the day—“the day” being circa 250

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Windstar Cruises Moves Headquarters to Miami

Miami will be the new central office for Windstar Cruises after the company signed a lease to occupy the 5th floor of the Doral Concourse at 8400 NW 36 St. The move

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Business Travel Spotlight: Just How Much of a Hassle Is It to Fly to Europe?

The short answer: It’s not much of a hassle. The anticipation is worse than the reality. This guidance is based on a sample American Airlines trip from Miami to Milan,

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Come Sail Away, Part 2

Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and its variants, major lines such as MSC Cruises and Celebrity are sailing full-speed ahead, drumming up excitement with perks like bigger ships, new

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Come Sail Away, Part 1

The waters around the South Florida cruise industry had been eerily calm for more than a full year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t until this past June that

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