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IN THE KNOW
NEED TO KNOW: AmaWaterways sets sail in Colombia
Luxury river cruise specialists AmaWaterways will launch its debut South America itinerary next year, with two new ships set to transport passengers down the Magdalena River into the heart of Colombia. The 60-capacity AmaMagdalena is due to
embark on its maiden voyage on March 30, 2024, while the AmaMelodia will set sail on June 19, 2024, with a capacity of 64 guests. Both ships have been designed to maximize the views along the river on their seven-night itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla. Highlights range from walking tours of the UNESCO-listed town of Santa Cruz de Mompox to carnival celebrations packed with live performances.
APP, APP AND AWAY: APPETITE GROWS FOR AIRPORT FOOD APPS
To help ease the burden on overcrowded departure lounges, increasing numbers of airports are encouraging travelers to order food using mobile apps. Passengers at airports across the U.S. and beyond can now use their smartphones to browse menus and place an order, and avoid joining a long line. Dulles and Reagan airports near Washington, D.C., have deployed online ordering solutions since 2022, enabling passengers to collect their meal from the
counter when it’s ready. Other airports, including Seattle- Tacoma, LaGuardia (NYC) and Heathrow (London) have also embraced the trend in recent years. One of the most popular
ordering apps in airports is Grab, by Texas-based technology firm Servy. Grab is active in over 80 airports worldwide, from the U.S. to the U.K., Norway and Sweden. Passengers have placed over 12 million orders through the platform to date, with options ranging from global brands such as McDonald’s and Subway to local breweries and coffee shops.
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