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Destinations
CNT Outlines Recovery Plan for Morocco’s Tourism Industry
The official asserted that the tourism sector now relies on the domestic market, pending global tourism recovery and the reopening of…
— Morocco World News
Switzerland Implements New Cleaning Standards Ahead of June 15 Border Opening
Switzerland has implemented new cleanliness and safety precautions ahead of reopening its borders to European tourists next week. The Swiss Tourism Council launched its new “Clean & Safe” campaign, which offers travelers peace of mind about cleanliness standards at hotels, restaurants, and businesses around the…
— Travel+Leisure
How Egypt is gearing up for the return of tourism
Hotels have ramped up hygiene, archaeological sites have been sanitised and beaches cleaned up — Egypt is gearing up to welcome back tourists kept away by the coronavirus…
— Lifestyle Asia
Jamaica Reopens for Tourism Next Week — What to Know (Video)
Jamaica will reopen its borders for international travel on June 15, requiring arriving passengers to undergo a temperature check and introducing protocols for tourism…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
When Will the Mediterranean Open Up to Cruises?
These countries cite a variety of reasons they are not accepting cruise ships in the near future the obvious one being there are no cruise ships to…
— CruiseCritic.com
A unique opportunity to reset the relationship with the cruise lines
Even at the best of times, the cruise lines are controversial Caribbean partners, sharply dividing opinion between happy travellers, citizens, hoteliers, environmentalists, academics, and governments. Now, having been absent from the region since early March when the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first ‘no sail’ order, many questions surround how and when they should…
— Dominican Today
Transportation
Top airlines take UK government to court over 'devastating' quarantine
London (CNN Business)British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair have launched a legal challenge to coronavirus quarantine measures imposed by the UK government, saying the "flawed" guidelines will crush the…
— CNN
Airline refunds: SC proposes 2-year credit shell for customers for flights booked during lockdown
The Supreme Court today proposed that airlines provide a credit shell with a two-year validity against flight bookings that were cancelled during the lockdown.Get latest Aviation online at cnbctv18.com…
— CNBC
Lodging
In hotels and beyond, UV light robots and lamps could help protect against coronavirus
Businesses, including some hotels, are turning to ultraviolet (UV) light used in hospitals in hopes of killing germs, including the…
— ABC News
What Is The Future Of Travel? Watch Three Top Hotel CEOs Discuss What’s Next For The Tourism Industry
The travel industry accounts for ten of the global economy, but for the past many months, tourists have been afraid to travel. As countries and states open up, summer hits, and people that have been quarantined for months are itching to get out, travel seems to be more necessary than ever…
— Haute Living
Other and Odd
Eight experts discuss the trends shaping luxury travel of tomorrow
From group yachting and long-let villas, to multi-gen safaris and island castaways, new luxury travel trends are emerging from the global…
— Globetrender
How much coronavirus risk is there in common travel activities? We asked an expert
Travel in the middle of a global pandemic presents challenges, with each activity carrying its own level of risk for coronavirus. Joseph Khabbaza, a pulmonary and critical care physician at the Cleveland Clinic, said some of the biggest questions he's getting relate to travel activities.…
— USA Today
Today in History
Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall
On June 12, 1987, US President Ronald Reagan stood in front of cameras poised at the Berlin Wall. It was clear that the arms race with the Soviet Union was nearly over, that the United States had driven the Soviets to the brink of collapse. Soviet leader Gorbachev had met with Reagan at a number of summits to discuss the future of relations between the two nations. The future was clear, and Reagan seized a dramatic moment to make the following speech:
General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
The Soviet Union allowed the Berlin…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Society of Travel Advisors Announces ASTA Global Live
Alexandria, VA, June 11, 2020 – Today, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced that its annual Global Convention, set to take place in Washington, DC on August 25-28, 2020, is being transitioned into an online virtual experience with a robust and diverse digital program. The dates will remain the same (August 25 –28) and the event has been renamed ASTA Global Live…
— Travel Research Online
Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groups Introduces New 2020/2021 North America Portfolio
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ (June 11, 2020) – With a new collection of North America programs, Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groupsoffers families and small groups the opportunity to travel confidently, while discovering destinations and experiences located in their own backyards. From National Parks and Alaska’s fjords, to California’s wine country, the six new domestic offerings are purposely designed for multigenerational families, as well as small groups of like-minded travelers and can be customized to accommodate group preferences and travel style. Each itinerary includes a private driver, or guests can choose the private jet option for a more elevated and luxurious experience. Available starting in summer 2020, the portfolio of United States journeys includes:…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Build Confidence In Customising UK Tours
by Paull Tickner
Friday June 12, 2020
I don’t know  if you saw the Development Counsellors International report issued in late March, about what travel advisors need from destinations during COVID-19, but my eye was caught by the fact that while you were dealing with cancellations and reassuring clients about future bookings, 38 percent reported using this time to engage in professional…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
In Search Of “The Magic Pill”
Did somebody just say Magic Pill? Everyone knows there are no Magic Pills. Or is there?
There seems to be a pill for just about everything these days… from headaches, to pain killers to weight loss to cholesterol control… to unexpected “intimate moments” for you old guys. Yet, most sales and marketing gurus, coaches, consultants and trainers are quick to remind you that the Magic Pill for business success has not been approved by the…
— Travel Research Online
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es has taken delivery of its first-ever destination-specific ship, Silver Origin, from Dutch shipyard De Hoop. A ceremony held on Wednesday June 3, 2020, marked the first in-person cruise ship delivery since COVID-19 prompted a global…