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Destinations
Mexican Caribbean first destination in Americas to get Safe Travels stamp
As Cancún and the Mexican Caribbean prepare to reopen for tourists, the World Travel and Tourism Council has given the destination its new safety…
— Mexico News Daily
Caribbean Islands Will Begin Reopening to Americans in June
protocols will outline safety standards for airports, taxis, and hotels. Most property managers are retraining staff on disinfection and distancing as they face new realities on the islands. The Caribbean islands reopening are moving cautiously, in order to rekindle tourism while keeping both residents and visitors…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Travel restrictions: Greece bans British tourists in first phase of international travel
The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced that, as of June 15, people from 29 countries will be allowed to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of…
— Telegraph (London)
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28. The tour explored the treasured collection of the young king.
On the 4th of November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made the most spectacular discovery in the history of archaeology: the tomb of the young king Tutankhamun.…
— Egypt Today
Cruise
Cruise ship capacity could be cut by more than a third
Passengers should expect a lot more space on board when cruising resumes if ships follow the advice of one line and chop more than a third of…
— Telegraph (London)
This Luxury Cruise Line Is Giving Away Free European Vacations To Essential Workers
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is that latest company to step up to the plate and will be giving away 7-night European river cruises for essential workers to enjoy in 2021 or…
— Forbes
Transportation
American Airlines CEO: ‘We are definitely seeing more demand’
Doug Parker, the airline’s CEO, said that flights were 56 percent full over Memorial Day weekend during the Bernstein Strategic Decisions…
— Boston.com
Will coronavirus make flying more expensive?
Covid-19 has caused unprecedented turmoil in the aviation industry. What does that mean for pricing when planes take to the skies…
— BBC
Lodging
How do you know if your hotel room is really clean amid coronavirus?
It's almost impossible to find a hotel that hasn't introduced a new sanitation program, promising its rooms are squeaky clean and will be coronavirus-free. How do you know if your hotel room is really…
— USA Today
U.S. Hotel Performance - Unsurprisingly - Hits New Lows in April
The adage "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers" appropriately captures current U.S. hotel performance, which satisfied the features of the first two months and can only hope May turns up…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
In A COVID-19 World, Here’s Why You Should Use A Travel Agent
That story led a number of travel advisors to contact me, sharing their tales. With pictures of stranded travelers sleeping in airports still fresh in my mind, and thousands of others unable to get ahold of their airlines, I thought now would be a good time to remind you why it pays to use a travel…
— Forbes
Here is why tourism matters, and why you need to support its resurgence
It is a strange time to be writing about the importance of travel and tourism. We haven’t been seeing a whole lot of it these days since the spread of COVID-19 began, and neither has the rest of the world. At the same time, after two months of limited activity and staying home, we are seeing our community and many communities around the country begin to open back up.…
— Vancouver Business Journal
Today in History
The Sinking of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland had a new captain, and it was his first voyage on the Saint Lawrence River in command of the ship carrying 1,477 passengers and crew. THe Empress departed Quebec City the afternoon of May 28 on its way for the transatlantic trip to Liverpool. At 2:00 am on May 29th, a heavy fog had settled over the water.…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
UNIVERSAL PARKS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES PHASED REOPENING OF UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT BEGINNING JUNE 5th
Universal Parks & Resorts today announced plans to begin a phased reopening of Universal Orlando Resort beginning June 5th. The reopening will be carefully managed and include a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures based on guidelines from the CDC and health officials.…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Celebrate Springtime in England’s Green and Pleasant Land
by Paull Tickner Friday May 29, 2020
This week, I am highlighting 4 world-leading events that take place ANNUALLY in May. They include the Chelsea Flower Show as you’ve never seen it before, the opportunity to virtually attend the Hay Literary Festival, a close encounter with the Badminton Horse Trials, and a look at the renowned Bath Festival.
I’ve added a day in the life of treasure-filled Waddesdon Manor, a closer look at the internationally renowned Leonardslee Gardens and, to further lift your spirits, you can take some owner/head gardener led tours of some stunning privately-owned gardens which open only when they’re at their very best. Keep an ear open for the birdsong.
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