In travel news for May 16th, 2023 we talk about the proposed development plan for the site of an iconic Las Vegas casino, Princess Cruises celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary in the Mediterranean, and the TSA is testing Facial Recognition in 16 U.S. Airports.
The Site of an Iconic Las Vegas Casino to Become a New Ballpark
Las Vegas is set to welcome a new Major League Baseball stadium and hotel-casino, as the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas casino hotel site is transformed into a state-of-the-art ballpark. The stadium will accommodate over 30,000 fans and feature a retractable roof. In addition, a new 1,500-room hotel-casino will be built across from the stadium. The project, a partnership between Bally's Corp., GLPI, and the Oakland Athletics, is subject to legislative approval and relocation approval from Major League Baseball. This development promises to add a new dimension to the Las Vegas Strip, attracting travelers from around the world to enjoy baseball games and the city's renowned hospitality offerings.
Princess Cruises Celebrates 40 Years in the Mediterranean with Exciting New Itineraries
Princess Cruises is celebrating its 40th Anniversary of sailing in the Mediterranean by offering specialty itineraries on its newest ships, the Star Princess and Sun Princess. Travelers can book European itineraries for 2025 aboard the Sky Princess, Regal Princess, and Emerald Princess from May 25, and Mediterranean voyages on the Star Princess, Sun Princess, and Majestic Princess from June 1. The Star Princess will debut during the summer season, embarking on a 9-day Grand Mediterranean voyage. The Sky Princess will offer a new 31-day Mediterranean Marvel cruise, while the Emerald Princess and Sky Princess will sail on 5- to 28-day itineraries in Northern Europe.
TSA Explores Facial Recognition Technology to Streamline Airport Security for Travelers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is working on a pilot program for Facial Recognition technology at several major US airports, aiming to enhance security measures and streamline procedures for travelers. The technology is currently being tested in 16 airports, including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Participation is voluntary, and the technology has shown positive results so far. Travelers can move through security checkpoints faster using facial recognition, a welcome change for an agency screening 2.4 million passengers daily. Despite concerns from privacy advocates, TSA officials assure the public that privacy and civil rights concerns are taken seriously. The facial recognition programs are likely to become mandatory for all travelers in the future.