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Railbookers has continued to see increased bookings in its rail itineraries, including to Switzerland.

All aboard! Demand for rail travel picks up steamWith rail travel bookings surging both this year and next, tour operators are adding itineraries and product.

Avis introduces curbside concierge service

Avis introduces curbside concierge serviceAvis First is available at airports in Denver; Honolulu; Fort Lauderdale; and Palm Beach, Fla., and off-airport locations in Manhattan; Hoboken and Jersey City, N.J.; Chicago; San Francisco; Miami; Orlando; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle

A Brightline train at the Orlando International Airport station.

JetBlue partners with Brightline rail service in FloridaJetBlue says customers will be able to book Brightline tickets on JetBlue.com as part of a combined itinerary.

Nelson Mandela's former residence is now a luxury hotel in Johannesburg.

Three unforgettable stays in South AfricaIn March, I traveled to South Africa to explore three accommodations that go far beyond just offering a place to sleep.

Stephen Gardner had been at the helm of the railroad since January 2022.

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner resignsThe resignation was "abrupt," according to some reports, with Reuters reporting that the White House "forced" Gardner to step down after President Donald Trump sought the change.

In 2026, the Canyon Spirit train will travel from Denver to Salt Lake City.

Rocky Mountaineer train in the U.S. renamed Canyon SpiritAlong with the name change, the route from Denver will be extended to Salt Lake City in 2026, offering overnights in Glenwood Springs and Moab.

2024 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebration

2024 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationTravel Weekly's Readers Choice Awards, now in their 22nd year, celebrate the best of the best in the travel industry. This is the night in photos.

Hertz is donating pickup truck rentals to its nonprofit partner, Team Rubicon, to get aid to Los Angeles communities.

Hertz assists Los Angeles communities affected by wildfiresHertz is providing vehicles to help get aid to communities affected by the wildfires. It also is offering evacuees and first responders rental discounts.

AAA is projecting that more people will travel this holiday season than in 2019, the previous high-water mark.

AAA projects record-breaking holiday travelAAA forecasts 7.85 million air travelers, up from last year's record of 7.5 million.

The winners of the 2024 Readers Choice Awards

The winners of the 2024 Readers Choice AwardsThe top travel companies, products and providers in 91 categories, chosen by Travel Weekly readers for excellence during the past year, were announced Wednesday night.

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