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Destinations
CDC, State Department warn against any travel to China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its highest travel warning on Monday, urging Americans to avoid all nonessential travel to China because of the outbreak of coronavirus. At the same time, the State Department raised its China travel warning to level 3, urging U.S. citizens to “reconsider travel” to the country due to the coronavirus outbreak. The State Department also raised the…
— The Hill
UK weather: snow and ice forecast to disrupt train and road travel
Snow and ice are predicted to disrupt commuters on Tuesday across large parts of Britain, where four yellow warnings are in place. It may have fallen short of predictions it would be winter’s coldest night but the cold air overnight still managed to bring snow, sleet and rain across Scotland and the north-west of England. Air pushing south from Greenland meant a low of -4C (25F) was recorded on The…
— The Guardian
5 Ways To Explore Ireland This Year
For a small country, Ireland has a remarkable wealth of dramatic sites, hidden corners and amazing discoveries. The problem is that left to your own devices in a rental car, a GPS and an itinerary on your iPad, you’ll have a great time but you’ll only see a fraction of what the Emerald Isle has to offer. Enter these specialized tour companies, who can transform a week in Ireland into a memorable vacation. With…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
How You Can Travel With Your Favorite Celebrity in 2020
This year, instead of going on a solo journey, why not pair up with your favorite celebrity for a global adventure? The Luminary Experiences by travel company Discover 7 can help. The company’s new tailored trips around the world will all be led by select “Luminaries,” or experts who represent the very best in their respective fields. These travelers, the company explained in a statement, are “some of the…
— Travel+Leisure
Is this the most authentic Korean barbecue?
It was Tuesday at lunchtime at Joseonok, a Korean barbecue restaurant in downtown Seoul’s Euljiro neighbourhood that serves galbi – marinated beef short ribs grilled over smoking coals. Through an open window into the kitchen, I could see flames leaping off the grill as strips of meat were laid on, the marinade sizzling violently and unleashing aromas that tormented my grumbling stomach. I realised that…
— BBC
Cruise
Here's Why a Cruise Is the Best Way to Visit Hawaii
For many, Hawaii is the ultimate bucket-list destination. The allure of the Pacific Ocean paradise lies in its island spirit, the warm sense of aloha enveloping every big wave, swaying palm, and volcano. But actually planning a trip to Hawaii can be daunting: There are over 100 islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and at least six of them are major destinations. So, how can a savvy traveler ensure their…
— Travel+Leisure
Sephora Makeup to Appear in Duty-Free Shops on Select Cruise Ships
Good news for cruisers who are fans of the Sephora Collection of makeup: For the first time, you can buy the beauty products in duty-free shops on cruise ships. Starboard Cruise Services, which operates duty-free shops on many ships, recently introduced the private label collection of makeup in shops on several vessels, including Carnival Horizon and Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Harmony of…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The Heartwarming Reason Kobe Bryant Preferred Helicopter Travel
As the world reels from the tragic and untimely deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and the seven other people who were traveling with them when their helicopter crashed, more details have emerged about what happened. Today, an old interview resurfaced that provided more insight into why the NBA legend started relying on helicopters as a primary means of travel. In a 2018 interview…
— Essence
Delta Air Lines fined $50,000 for kicking 3 Muslim passengers off flights
Delta Air Lines was fined $50,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation after ordering three Muslim passengers off a flight. Delta denied that it discriminated against the passengers in two separate incidents but agreed it could have handled the situations differently, according to a consent order released Friday by the U.S. Transportation Department. According to the order, the DOT claims Delta violated…
— USA Today
Fifth Freedom Flights Are an Airline Loophole Worth Knowing About
On Monday, Emirates announced its latest route: a flight from Singapore to Penang, Malaysia, which will launch in April. But Emirates, one of the top airlines in the world, is based in Dubai, not Singapore or Malaysia—so how is it allowed to fly between those two nations? This type of route is called a fifth freedom flight, and can hold huge advantages for fliers. Fifth freedom flights carry passengers between…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
See Why This Hotel Brand Is A Dream Come True
Jay Stein is Chief Executive Officer of Dream Hotel Group, overseeing the evolution and expansion efforts of the company and its portfolio of brands: Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted Hotels. With more three decades in the hospitality industry and more than 20 years with Dream Hotel Group’s predecessor, Hampshire Hotels Management, Mr. Stein has served in a variety of property and…
— Forbes
Hotel offers free stays for couples who make babies
For Valentine's Day this year, you could indulge in a cocktail-paired tasting menu at a top Vancouver restaurant, jet off to Whistler for a ski holiday or book a cozy lodge on the west coast of Vancouver Island to storm watch. But for those tired of such romantic (Canadian) clichés, British Columbia's Hotel Zed has a heart-day alternative. The hotel, with locations in Victoria and Kelowna, is offering a four-hour…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Queen Elizabeth Is Looking for a Traveling Sous Chef
Are you a highly trained chef who's looking for a challenging new gig? Do you enjoy splitting your time between the best city in the world, and also going to Norfolk? Do you like monarchs, swans, and pageantry? Then you might be exactly who Queen Elizabeth is looking for. According to the Royal Household's list of job vacancies, Her Royal Highness is currently trying to find a Sous Chef who will be based…
— Food & Wine
Rail and sail: how to book the perfect holiday – without any flying
January is always a struggle – cold, dark, full of broken resolutions and battered bank balances – but the beginning of 2020 has been particularly grim. From the crisis in Iran, bushfires in Australia, coronavirus and Brexit around the corner, the year could hardly have got off to a worse start. There is hope – of course – and there are holidays, too: this is peak booking time for the travel sector.…
— The Guardian
Today in History
Henry VIII Dies
The second Tudor King consolidated power in the monarchy, which consequently made him possibly the most powerful of British kings. Famously married six times, Henry's love life landed him cross-ways with the Roman Church - a circumstance that he chose to deal with by declaring himself head of the Church of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Celebrates The New Airbus A350 With Low Fares Of $350* Each Way To Johannesburg
Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 27, 2020) – South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s Skytrax 4-Star airline, is celebrating the introduction of its new Airbus A350-900 now flying between New York-JFK and Johannesburg by offering a low fare of $350.00* each way (based on a roundtrip purchase). This fare is applicable for…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Attitude Adjustment: Part 6, Seeing The Prospect As An Adversary
by Mike Marchev
Tuesday January 28, 2020
As bizarre as i t sounds, a “me against you” mentality is a common practice among salespeople. I personally believe this is an example of a misdirected competitive spirit that pits the salesperson against the prospect. It implies that when push comes to shove there will be a winner and a loser. Sales should not (and does not) happen this way.
In today’s world where instant gratification seems to be the accepted way of life, prospects and potential new clients have numerous options when it comes to buying anything. The truth is that, given the number of choices readily at hand, prospects will only become customers if treated with admiration and respect.
Customers pay your bills and are responsible for feeding your families. I will say this as…
— Travel Research Online
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