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Destinations
6 Amazing and Affordable Places to Travel in May, in the U.S. and Internationally
Here are six of the most fun and affordable cities to travel to in May, with three options within the United States and three abroad. Including Athens, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Nashville, San Juan, and Miami.…
— House Beautiful
The most female-friendly destinations in 2020
PRAGUE is the most female-friendly travel destination, says Taxi2Airport.com. The capital of Czech Republic has the highest overall score for female safety, ranking above all other popular destinations as the most female-friendly.…
— New Straits Times
Tours and Activities
I Tried A Pedal Cab Tour For The First Time, And It Was Fantastic
A pedal cab tour is a fun, eco-friendly, and unique way to travel around a city. It allows you to see spots you might not be able to get to on a taxi or bus tour, and it is a great alternative to walking in extreme…
— Travel Awaits
Lord Howe: Australia's most exclusive island?
Everything about Lord Howe, a reef-rimmed tropical island 780km north-east of Sydney, is laidback, except for the fervour with which its locals protect their…
— BBC
Cruise
Cruise ship being held off at sea so authorities can test for coronavirus
As officials around the country urged local communities to think about ways to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading, California authorities said Wednesday that a person who died from Covid-19 had recently been on a cruise.…
— CNN
Pence: "Unique Challenges" with Cruise Lines
Vice President Mike Pence confirmed his Saturday trip to Florida to meet with various cruise lines on Saturday during a Wednesday evening press conference…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
'This is a crisis.' Airlines face $113 billion hit from the coronavirus
Global airlines stand to lose $113 billion in sales if the coronavirus continues to spread, according to the International Air Transport…
— CNN
Amid coronavirus outbreak, these airlines will waive flight-change fees
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, airlines are changing their fee waiver and cancellation policies for trips to China, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan and South…
— Today
Lodging
How Many Hotel Brands Is Enough?
Despite the crowded marketplace, hotel companies say there is an opportunity, even an imperative, to present an array of options. But the challenge is differentiating one brand from…
— New York Times
Travellers may lose out by booking hotels online, says Which?
Travellers are paying up to 12% more for their hotel rooms if they book online, according to research from consumer group Which?, which blames the rise of online travel agents for the price increases.
Sites such as Booking.com or its US rival Expedia offer holidaymakers the ability to pick between thousands of hotels around the world. But…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Coronavirus: how travel and hospitality brands should respond - Econsultancy
Here are seven tips for travel and hospitality brands as they try to weather the coronavirus…
— Econsultancy
How I Travel: Marina Cortbawi
She was raised in Sydney, studied in Paris and London, moved to New York and is now Brooklyn-based. So it should be of no surprise that Marina Cortbawi, founder and designer of cool girl clothing label Merlette, is quite well-versed in travel hacks. Seeing that her thoughtful prarie dresses, smock-style blouses and wrap skirts are versatile, packable favorites, it’s almost as though Ms.…
— Forbes
Today in History
The Boston Massacre
Tensions were running high between the colonists and the British soldiers in Boston. King George, fearing war with France, had imposed a series of taxes on the Americans. The colonists, having no representation in London, resented the imposition of the taxes on their business activities and purchases. Boston, the intellectual and cultural center of the Americas, was also the center of the resistance against British tyranny and the George III sent troops to protect their…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Your clients can cheer on their favorite players in the Big Apple with New York City Vacation Packages
March 3, 2020 - New York, NY—New York City Vacation Packages (NYCVP) - known for its top selling New York Yankees and US Open vacation packages - is thrilled to announce that they are adding even more sporting events for 2020.
Basketball
If your clients are basketball fans, NYCVP has tickets available to most Brooklyn Nets home games at the Barclay Center. A complete 2-night vacation package starts at just $290 per person and includes the game ticket, roundtrip MetroCard to get to the venue, accommodations and much…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
An Insight Into Traveling With Style
Since 1978, Insight Vacations has offered up experiences in travel that go beyond your normal agency. Their philosophy relies on getting the traveler to the heart of a destination, a way to feel the cultural vibrations and taste the local flavor. This immersion is met with a higher quality of planning, and shows in the way that they organize journeys.
One of the ways Insight connects travelers with locals is authentic dining options. As many travel shows have reminded us, meals are the time for connecting to others around us – a time to simply enjoy the tastes. When these tastes are infused with the love of locals for their culture, a meal is a memory.
These opportunities for a great meal are combined with a few…
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Are You as Lazy as Your Clients?
I have gone on record to say that I believe most people are lazy. I didn’t just infer it, I said it loud and clear. I have recently been thinking about that. I have been wondering if I should rescind my comment. After all, I would hate to think that you would stop reading my column based on an opinion of mine. I asked myself, “Should I…
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