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Take home that little gold statue you’ve always dreamed of. No, not that one. Get ready to showcase your innovative efforts in products, services, marketing, design, and more that have shaped the travel landscape. Entries for Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards open on March 21st. Learn more and sign up to be notified when they do here: https://bit.ly/3nrGs6T

Captain Kate McCue, the first American woman to helm a large cruise ship, is leaving Celebrity Cruises after 22 years with Royal Caribbean Group. McCue shared the news with her 1 million Instagram followers, hinting at life changes behind her decision. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QCdHVJ

Ultraluxury travel is soaring, with six-figure vacations becoming increasingly common among affluent travelers. From $125,000 Ireland heritage tours to $438,000 private jet adventures, these trips are all about exclusivity. In our latest cover story, we dive into the travel professionals orchestrating these experiences and how they’re redefining the luxury space. Read more: https://bit.ly/4igf485 Cover illustration by Jenn Martins

A little more than 18 months after Maui's deadly wildfires, tourism to the island hasn't yet recovered to 2019 levels. To compound Hawaii's tourism concerns, Los Angeles, which is the state's largest source market, is now recovering from devastating fires of its own. Hawaii is hoping a multimillion-dollar injection of marketing funds will help jump-start the Maui's struggling tourism economy. Read more in the report from hotels editor Christina Jelski here: https://bit.ly/4hRISZ4 Photo credit: Outrigger Hospitality Group

In our latest cover story, Travel Weekly contributor Mariette Williams highlights three content creators who are sparking interest in travel and local dining. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CYLl4D

Hyatt is set to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion, adding 24 resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean to their portfolio, strengthening control over Hyatt Ziva and Zilara, and streamlining booking for travel advisors. But with rapid growth comes big questions—can Hyatt keep up? Read more: https://bit.ly/3EA77wf Photo: Courtesy of Hyatt

Paul Theroux, travel essayist and novelist, made a long-anticipated personal quest to Newfoundland, Canada, to research an upcoming book. He sent his first impressions of the journey exclusively to Travel Weekly in a highly personal style not typically found in our pages, reflecting the essence of both the traveler and the destination. Read his article here: https://bit.ly/3EBBPFf Cover photo by Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock.com

It’s Wave season, the January-through-March period where cruise traditionally sees its biggest sales. Cruise lines are coming into 2025 with their strongest booked position in history, and travel sellers say that with less cruise inventory to sell, a slip in demand has not been unexpected and has pushed up rates. And there's more — read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4jTGrqo

The Alaska House of Representatives has approved a resolution urging the Trump administration to retain the name Denali for North America’s tallest peak, countering efforts to restore its former name, Mount McKinley. Several Alaskan tourism associations have publicly stated that they will continue to refer to the mountain as Denali, regardless of its official name. Read more: https://bit.ly/413XWNi