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Destinations
What U.S. States Are Open For Travel?
Most people will likely be staying closer to home for any summer travel plans. International travel isn't worth it this summer for many due to travel restrictions. However, some U.S. states are open for travel just in time for a summer road trip. But before you pack your bags, it's still worth checking the local travel restrictions. To prevent overcrowding from states with lockdowns, local mayors…
— Forbes
Greece to reopen to tourists on June 15
Greece has brought forward its planned reopening to tourists to June 15 as pressure mounts on European destinations to roll back coronavirus restrictions to stave off economic collapse. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the new date in a national address on Wednesday, saying only tourists from countries with acceptably low rates of virus infection would be…
— CNN
Bali Could Welcome Back Tourists by October
Bali, Indonesia’s most popular tourism destination, could be open to international visitors by October, its tourism ministry announced last week. With a population of 4.2 million, Bali reported a total of 343 COVID-19 cases and only four deaths, according to the Bali Tourism Board most recent update. Across all of Indonesia, there has been 20,162 cases of coronavirus recorded and 1,278…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
The Acropolis in Athens Has Reopened to Tourists
A major historical site and tourist attraction is welcoming visitors again. The coronavirus pandemic caused so-called non-essential businesses to close their doors — from bars and restaurants, to museums, to major tourist attractions. Like so many other historical sites around the world, the Acropolis in Athens has been closed since March in accordance with lockdown measures in Greece to…
— Travel+Leisure
How beaches are preparing for Memorial Day during the pandemic
Memorial Day marks the symbolic start of summer with its barbecues, outdoor gatherings with friends and trips to the beach. But this weekend, with the novel coronavirus still spreading throughout the United States, most beaches have issued social distancing restrictions and capacity limits, a sort of middle ground to allow people to venture out while still trying to mitigate the virus's…
— CNN
Cruise
Crystal Cruises Temporarily Suspends Ocean Sailings Into Summer
Crystal Cruises has announced further suspensions to its ocean sailings, canceling voyages aboard Crystal Serenity through its August 30, 2020 departure and Crystal Symphony's voyages through the month of July. This follows the existing suspension of Crystal's river fleet through the month of June, and sailings on Crystal Esprit through August 2, 2020. Crystal notes that passengers booked…
— CruiseCritic.com
Virgin Voyages Cancels Cruises Through October 15
Virgin Voyages, the new adults only cruise line that was originally scheduled to debut this spring, will now sail its first cruise on October 16, 2020. Virgin Voyages has canceled all cruises through October 15, 2020. The cruise line has also rescheduled the Richard's Birthday Bash sailing for July 14th, 2021. This sailing will still be a once in a lifetime experience, while also continuing Virgin's tradition of…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
TSA Rolls Out New Screening Rules Before the Summer Travel Season
On the eve of Memorial Day weekend, the Transportation Security Administration has rolled out new guidelines for the airport security screening process. The new TSA rules are meant to decrease the chances that its officers are exposed to the coronavirus, according to the agency. “In the interest of TSA frontline workers and traveler health, TSA is committed to making prudent changes to our…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Pakistan International Airlines flight crashes in area near Pakistan airport
A Pakistan International Airlines flight with dozens of people on board crashed Friday near the southern port city of Karachi, Abdul Sattar Kokhar, a spokesman for the country’s civil aviation authority, told the Associated Press. There were no immediate reports on the number of casualties. The aircraft arriving from the eastern city of Lahore was carrying 99 passengers and eight crew members,…
— USA Today
Lodging
These Are The Oldest Hotels Worth Visiting In North America
“When you get into a hotel room, you lock the door, and you know there is secrecy, there is a luxury, there is fantasy. There is comfort. There is reassurance.” Diane von Furstenberg famously said—and we couldn’t agree more. Between the elevated creature comforts and the sense of wonder lurking around each corner, old-world luxury is at its best beyond the doors of a classic hotel…
— Forbes
Longing to visit Las Vegas again? Caesars Entertainment says these Strip hotels will reopen first
When will tourists get to stroll the Strip in search of new slots, high-end shops and fancy food stops? Caesars Entertainment, operator of nine properties in this gambling and entertainment mecca, has not unveiled when that will happen because it's up to state and local officials controlling shutdown orders. But the company on Thursday granted a peek of what tourists can expect from the resort…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
The best travel apps you don't already know about: Plan, eat, navigate, and find activities
Traveling takes a lot of planning, but it also takes a certain degree of spontaneity. Too much planning, and you're stripping yourself of the opportunity to stumble upon something great by chance. Too much spontaneity, and you'll find yourself missing out on interesting adventures that require you to plan ahead. The perfect collection of travel apps will help you balance both. We've curated a collection of…
— Mashable
How We'll Travel This Summer
Travel this summer will be radically unlike what we've done in years past. But with temperatures rising, and national parks and theme parks slowly reopening, there's a glimmer of hope in the air. We might not be able to do that annual Europe trip or get the whole extended family together overseas, but there is still plenty to look forward to. If these past few months have taught us anything,…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Aer Lingus is Founded
On May 22, 1935, Aer Lingus was founded as the flag carrier of Ireland. In Gaelic, Aer Loingeas means "Air Fleet" - the term was anglicized to name the airline. Established as the national carrier owned by the government, the airline today is owned 25% by the government of Ireland and 29% by Ryan Air, with…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Dutch Shipyard Defies The Odds To Ready Silversea’s New Silver Origin
Silversea Cruis es prepares to take delivery of new ship Silver Origin, following a great display of resilience, determination and fine European craftsmanship from Dutch shipyard De Hoop. Despite the global lockdown, De Hoop implemented rigid safety procedures, reduced its workforce, and devised ingenious ways to overcome posed challenges, including a world-first during the ship’s sea trial.
200 SKILLED PROFESSIONALS GIVING 100% EFFORT
On March 15, 2020 – four days after coronavirus was declared as a global pandemic—the Netherlands implemented a national lockdown, and the country ground to a halt to safeguard the health of its people. Relatively isolated in Lobith, a remote corner of the Netherlands, De Hoop shipyard offered its approximately 250 employees the option to cease…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
I Can’t Listen Anymore!
 One thing is for sure. There is not a shortage of training webinars and Zoom gatherings these days. This may be an indication for what we can expect in the near…
— Travel Research Online
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