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Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Shock to Travel Plans: The CDC has ordered mandatory quarantine for two passengers tied to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, while 16 others are being monitored in Nebraska—cruises are now facing fresh scrutiny even as the operator insists the virus didn’t originate onboard. Ebola Escalation Hits the Travel Radar: WHO is warning about the “magnitude and speed” of a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo (Bundibugyo strain), with hundreds of suspected cases and rising deaths; the CDC is coordinating with FIFA on World Cup arrivals and screening. Airport Upgrades for Summer Demand: FAA funding will modernize Buffalo Niagara International Airport with boarding bridge replacements, and Nav Canada says the controller shortage gap is closing as it rehired retired staff for peak season. Loyalty Meets Retail Travel: Alshaya and Hilton launched a two-way status match across GCC retail, dining, and stays. Local Tourism & Hospitality Moves: Chicago’s Blackstone “Hotel of Presidents” sold for about $43M, and a UK pub group is pushing for lower hospitality VAT amid “£10 pint” pressure.
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