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Destinations
Why Egypt's Dahab is the perfect Red Sea resort town
Set in the shadow of Egypt's Sinai mountains, Dahab is a destination so alluring that some have opted to make it their home soon after visiting. Once a small Bedouin fishing town, it's now one of the Red Sea's top diving resorts, attracting thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and more recently, domestic tourists waiting out…
— CNN
US-Canada border to remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced that the U.S.-Canada border will continue to be closed to non-essential travel until late July because of the coronavirus pandemic. …
— Fox Travel News
Planning On Visiting Venice Post-COVID? Follow This Advice From Venetians
Despite campaigns and protests by residents hoping the extraordinary effects of lockdown might motivate a change in the city, some of the first tourists to arrive in early June proved Venice is considered by some as much a theme park as it ever…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII
Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War…
— Fortune
Cruise
When will the Mediterranean open up to cruises?
The Mediterranean is gradually opening up to tourism, hoping to salvage what's left of the summer high season – but not to cruises anytime soon. Italy is already open; Greece opened Monday and Spain opens next…
— USA Today
International Cruise Lines Resuming Cruises While Americans Wait
An increasing number of cruise lines operating in International markets are announcing details for their resumption of service, while the lines operating from the United States continue to face…
— Maritime Executive
Transportation
JetBlue Says Passengers Will Return To The Air In Winter
American carrier JetBlue is confident business will be getting back to normal by winter. After springtime lows, demand is now climbing, and JetBlue reckons a combination of factors will soon see passengers returning to the skies again in large numbers. It is an optimistic tone from the sixth-largest airline in the United…
— Simple Flying
Canada to mandate temperature checks for incoming and outgoing airline passengers
The Canadian government will soon require temperature screenings of passengers flying into, out of, or within the country, as part of a new effort to prevent coronavirus outbreaks stemming from air…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
I stayed at a new hotel during the pandemic. Here's what it was like.
In the best of circumstances, opening a hotel tends to be a stressful and money-draining endeavor for any owner, not to mention risky. Opening a property in the midst of the coronavirus…
— CNN
Hotel uses new anti-bacterial spray to permanently sanitize surfaces
What is there was an anti-bacterial spray that permanently sanitizes germs and the coronavirus? A company in West Haven is producing that and applying it to a new boutique hotel in…
— WFSB News 3
Other and Odd
Beijing cancels flights, shuts schools as COVID-19 cases spike
The city reported 31 new coronavirus cases, pushing the tally to…
— Gulf News
Border travel restrictions, immigration court shutdown extended because of COVID-19
The Trump administration extended travel restrictions between the United States and Mexico on Tuesday as both countries continue to grapple with increasing cases of the new…
— Texas Tribune
Summer Travel Is All About Figuring Out Your Comfort Zone
Since this season is sure to be unlike any other high season, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we've been asking a lot of questions about summer travel here at Traveler—from how much we'll be traveling, to how we'll be getting around, to where we'll…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Statue of Liberty Arrives in NYC
The French frigate Isere steamed into New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. On board were 214 crates originating in France. Inside the crates were the 350 individual pieces that would be assembled to create the Statue of Liberty. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The copper clad…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Marketing: Make It Simple
In reviewing one of my old PowerPoint presentations, I came across a series of slides that I think would be perfect to use as daily topics for the next 20 days.
The title of the presentation was 20 Sales Tips in 25 Minutes. For the next 20 days I plan on commenting on each specific tip. For lack of better term, you can consider this as an example of a marketing drip…
— Travel Research Online
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