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Destinations
Here's Where Americans Are Looking to Travel First, According to Expedia
Even though, the future of travel may still be largely up in the air, Americans are starting to think about vacations again. With summer months approaching, states beginning to reopen economies, and national parks increasing public access, most travelers are looking to fly domestic, according to Expedia data shared with Travel + Leisure. The travel site found that eight out of the top 10 most…
— Travel+Leisure
Baltic states open a pandemic 'travel bubble'
From midnight on Thursday, citizens and residents can move freely between the three EU nations. Anybody arriving from outside the zone however must self-isolate for 14 days. This is the first "travel bubble" in Europe since nations began shutting their borders earlier this year in response to the coronavirus outbreak. European Union officials are now trying to encourage other countries to…
— BBC News
Tours and Activities
Street Food: Netflix series is a televisual tonic amid postponed travel plans
With planes grounded and country borders closed, most of us have become accustomed to the confines of our home. A trip to the living room offers an exciting change of scenery, and the cuisine typical of this region is developing in new and curious ways with each day that passes since the last grocery run. As one of the many Australians who were living abroad when Covid-19 hit,…
— The Guardian
New Jersey Will Allow Beaches to Reopen in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
New Jersey will open its beaches in time for Memorial Day Weekend, allowing area residents and visitors to soak up the increasingly warming weather along the popular Jersey Shore. The beaches, as well as lakefronts, will officially reopen on May 22, Gov. Phil Murphy said, NJ.com reported. However, it may not look like a typical scene, beaches and lakes will have to limit access in order to comply…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Meet the people who can’t wait to get back on a cruise ship
Amber O’Hara was stuck at sea. But that didn’t ruin her appetite for another cruise. The Golden, Colo., retiree had been aboard the Azamara Pursuit for nearly two weeks when the industry decided to pause operations because of the coronavirus pandemic. She and her partner, Jim Ward, spent 29 days on board before disembarking in Miami, more than a week late and a continent away from…
— The Washington Post
Sixthman Cancels All Remaining 2020 Theme Cruises and Festivals At Sea
Oceangoing festival organizer Sixthman has announced it is canceling its global theme cruises for the remainder of 2020 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The company, which frequently charters space on cruise ships owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, announced that some seagoing music festivals have already been rescheduled. These include "Joe Bonamassa's…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Las Vegas airport provides PPE vending machines for passengers
Running out of PPE products? If you're in Las Vegas and planning to fly, the airport could provide a very clean and sanitized getaway. On Thursday, McCarran International Airport announced on Twitter that they had installed new vending machines loaded with personal protective equipment. According to McCarran Airport spokesperson Christine Crews, "The whole world is going through…
— CNN
Delta To Retire 777 Fleet As Demand For Travel Plummets Amid Coronavirus
Citing the ongoing economic impacts caused by the coronavirus, Delta Air Lines said Thursday that it is removing the Boeing 777 and other older, higher-maintenance jets from its fleet in order to slash costs. The move to retire the 18 wide-bodied 777 planes, considered a workhorse for the airline in its "ultra-long-haul markets," will take place at the end of the year. It is also a signal…
— NPR
Lodging
What will hotel visits be like? Here's your room-by-room look at the future
Hotels are cautiously reopening for the summer travel season, but it’s anything but business as usual in the hospitality industry. Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) introduced its Safe Stay guidelines developed under the guidance of an advisory council that includes Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriot International, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Walt Disney.…
— CNBC
Bali Priest Spiritually Readies Resort For Return Of Guests To Paradise
Even though there’s a lockdown in Bali, housekeepers, security guards, engineers and gardeners are still protecting and maintaining the physical assets of most of the hotels. Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay has taken it a step further with a full-time Hindu priest safeguarding its spiritual aura as it prepares to welcome back guests in the not-too-distant future. Each day, traditional healer and…
— Forbes
'We have to get up on our feet': Hotels reopen in Florida as coronavirus restrictions ease
To reopen, or not to reopen? That's a question that has weighed on many hoteliers' minds in Southwest Florida, reports the Naples Daily News, which is a part of the USA TODAY Network. While some hotels and resorts in the region never closed their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic, others that closed for more than a month have started to reopen to guests – ahead of what's usually one…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
8 Ways Travel Lovers Can Fight Quarantine Fatigue With New Hobbies
For travel lovers, global lockdown due to COVID-19 can feel oppressive. Health and safety come before hobbies, but those with a deep inner need to see the world are left wondering what the future will hold. Scores of vacations have been canceled and the travel industry left decimated—the hardest hit aside from the healthcare industry. With no clear end in sight to the COVID‑19…
— Forbes
Learning to Walk Again: 20 Hopeful Signs for Reopening the Travel Economy
If you are the parent of a young kid, you obsess over the various life stages they go through and see mirrors of their changes everywhere in the world around you. Well, that’s me and what has happened in travel over the last few months. After the travel economy was in a fetal position for most of March, the baby started to roll over and get tummy time over the latter half of April,…
— Skift
Today in History
The Establishment of Las Vegas
On May 15, 1905, the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad auctioned off 110 acres and established the railroad town of Las Vegas. The town was a layover point for the railroad and was not incorporated as a city until 1911. Gambling was not legalized until 1931. The American mafia took…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
More Inspirational Perspectives of Your Old Friend Britain
by Paull Tickner
Friday May 15, 2020
As you can’t  make it to the UK at the moment, let your imagination (and technology) transport you across the pond to learn more about some of the travel experiences you could offer clients in May of next year. Especially for those who have been to the UK on several occasions in the past. Some of them may only want to go to London but, if they’re actively involved in the cultural scene at home, they might like to be offered other options which can be tailored to meet their specific interests and time frame. Take a look at these travel-less, see-more events and attractions that can be enjoyed in different corners of the English…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
SURVEY RESULTS: Would You River Cruise In August?
Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will phase in service beginning in August. The news had a mixed response among our readers. Some are glad that they might be able to sail again and with low lead-in rates, we have heard from people excited for Carnival’s return to the seas. Others aren’t so sure. They say that August is simply too soon to return to cruising. Instead of relying on the feedback of a random sampling of individuals, we decided to ask you all if you would take a cruise in…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Are You Full of Baloney?
As a few of you know, I “speak for a living” and have been known to shoot from the hip.
I consider myself to be a non-linear speaker by design who usually ends up talking about what is shooting through his mind at the moment. This is both good and bad. It is what it…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
The Blue-Roads Touring Difference
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us to learn about what is new for the 2021 Season with Blue-Roads Touring. We will discuss the Blue-Roads Difference in tour that will entice your clients to want to travel with us. They will enjoy the company of a small group as our tours in Europe have between 14-18 passengers per coach.
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Can You Rebuild Your Travel Business in Half the Expected Time?
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11 am EDT/8 am PDT
Travel will likely begin again in a few months, but most likely years before the industry fully recovers to pre-virus levels.
Experience is a great teacher and after every major crisis, those who focus on the fundamentals typically recover much faster than those who don’t.
Why? Because over the years, we have made the business much more complicated than it really is.
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Hungary - Hidden Traditions, Culinary and Nature Gems
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
As you prepare for future travel, Hungary is committed to providing you exceptional unforgettable experiences, wide open spaces, delicious cuisine.
Hidden in the centre of Europe is a country where you can always find something historic or modern that touches your soul, and the atmosphere is vibrant and relaxing at the same time. Where the ”aszú” grape berries are harvested during autumn, from which beautifully balanced “gold wine” is produced. Where on hilltops, deep in the valleys and on endless plains, you find the hustle of small, centuries-old villages, charming towns, luxurious castles.
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