Winter Storm Fern Grounds Flights! + Amsterdam Bans Cruises & New Royal Caribbean Perks

Описание: A major winter storm targets the US, Amsterdam sets a deadline to ban cruise ships, and Royal Caribbean changes the loyalty game.
In this live Travel and Tour World (TTW) update for Thursday, January 22, 2026, anchor [Your Name/Jen Deaton] breaks down the critical travel waivers issued by Delta, American, United, Southwest, and JetBlue as Winter Storm Fern approaches. Plus, we cover huge industry shifts including Amsterdam's 2035 cruise ban, Royal Caribbean's new "Points Choice" program, and a massive hotel expansion in Malta.
👇 IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 - Intro: Thursday Travel News Update
0:30 - 🚨 URGENT: Winter Storm Fern: Travel waivers issued by Delta, American, United, Southwest, and JetBlue for the Southern Plains, Southeast, and Northeast (Jan 23-26).
2:15 - Cruise News:
Amsterdam moves to ban ocean cruise ships by 2035.
Royal Caribbean Group launches "Points Choice" loyalty integration across brands.
Princess Cruises appoints a new COO to overhaul guest operations.
Uniworld kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebrations.
4:00 - Destination & Aviation:
Japan sees record-breaking visitors from India (300k+).
Australia issues security advisories for the UAE and Gulf.
SAS wins big for sustainability at the Aviation Challenge.
Indianapolis celebrates a record tourism year.
6:10 - Hotel Openings & Expansions:
Meliá Hotels announces 9 new properties in Malta.
Grand Mercure Business Bay opens in Dubai.
The Postcard Hotel debuts a luxury retreat in Goa.
Live! Casino & Hotel opens in Virginia.
AlUla positioned as Saudi Arabia’s "Hidden Gem."
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🌍 ABOUT THIS REPORT:
We cover the breaking weather impacting your weekend plans, major policy shifts in European tourism, and the latest luxury openings around the globe.
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