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A traveler stands in a colorful doorway in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, where the adventure travel company is launching a new rail itinerary in 2025.

Intrepid launches rail trips for sustainable travelThe rail travel collection features 40 trips, including three itineraries in Asia and Europe.

The service currently is available in Egypt and India.

Uber to launch airport shuttle service in U.S.Uber plans a summer launch but didn't disclose which airports would have shuttles available.

The new Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway will connect with the newly rebranded Riviera Nayarit Airport.

Here's how Mexico's myriad infrastructure projects will reshape tourismWith major highway, airport and rail projects opening at the same time, Mexico is preparing for an influx of travelers to formerly off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Hertz reported first-quarter revenue of nearly $2.1 billion, up 2% year over year.

Hertz to sell another 10K EVsThe company anticipates that "the remaining EV fleet will be better aligned with attractive demand for EVs with a priority on our rideshare business."

Officials hammer the first spike commemorating the groundbreaking for the Brightline West high-speed rail project.

Work begins on Southern California-Las Vegas high-speed railExpected to open in 2028, the Brightline West train will span 218 miles and include stops in Victor Valley, Hesperia and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Brightline train cars adorned with Princess Cruises branding.

Princess Cruises partners with Brightline train service in FloridaThe partners are promoting rail transportation for cruise passengers to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Brightline will display Princess branding on trains and at stations.

The sun shines on a vineyard and the vintage rail cars of the Napa Valley Wine Train.

Vintage California on Napa Valley Wine Train tourTours editor Nicole Edenedo experienced the operator's wine tasting tour while riding vintage trains.

Rendering of a suite aboard La Dolce Vita train.

Bookings to open for La Dolce Vita train in ItalyThe Orient Express luxury train service will launch in spring 2025 with nine itineraries exploring Italy's northern and southern regions.

An electric vehicle charging station at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

Airports build for electric vehicles, even as car rental companies pump the brakesHertz recently said it would shed approximately 20,000 EVs due to weakened demand. However, demand for EVs is expected to grow over the long run.

Sabre said non-air bookings were up 27% in 2023.

Sabre says higher booking fees helped increase 2023 revenueSabre's average booking fee was $5.80 in 2023, an 8% year-over-year increase, said CEO Kurt Ekert on Thursday during Sabre's Q4 earnings call.