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The return of giant pandas to the National Zoo is likely to spark a surge in visitor numbers and economic activity in Washington, D.C., where the zoo saw a 16% drop in attendance last year when it had no pandas. Businesses and hotels have created panda-themed promotions, such as the Lyle Washington DC's Panda-monium package and the Conrad Washington DC's luxury panda experience.
Full Story: Travel Weekly (3/8)
White House forms task force for 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Travel Association has praised the Trump administration for establishing a task force to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. "The creation of this task force was a top priority for U.S. Travel and will ensure the US is fully prepared to host the world's largest sporting event," U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman said.
Full Story: TravelPulse (3/8) The Oakland Athletics have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, highlighting their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. Players will wear patches featuring the Las Vegas logo starting this season.
Full Story: The Washington Post (3/7) Royal Caribbean is relocating Vision of the Seas from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and currently has no ships scheduled to depart from the Maryland port after October 2026. "We cannot comment on future deployment, but we look forward to reviewing opportunities to sail from Baltimore in the future," Royal Caribbean said in a statement.
Full Story: WBAL-TV (Baltimore) (3/7), TheStreet (3/7) Marriott Bonvoy has introduced the Points for Points campaign to celebrate its ninth year as the official hotel partner of the NCAA during March Madness. Members can win Bonvoy points equivalent to the total points scored in the tournaments, and the company is offering VIP experiences for the Men's and Women's Final Four.
Full Story: Sports Travel Magazine (3/10)
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