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Thursday June 18, 2020

Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.


Destinations

Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained Caribbean Journal
This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience…

The great outdoors: An adventure travel bucket list for Turkey
No travel bucket list is complete without some adrenaline-packed activities, and if you are adamant on squeezing in a holiday this year and an intrepid adventurer craving the vast outdoors, here are four places you should check…

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Cruise

Norwegian, Oceania, Regent cruise lines extend suspensions into fall
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended sailing suspensions through Sept.…

American Queen Announces New 2020 Timeline
American Queen Steamboat Company has announced a new timeline for the resumption of operations across three of its vessels for the 2020 season, according…

Photos of Carnival's new Port Canaveral cruise terminal
Recently declared "substantially complete", the new terminal will be the biggest construction project in the history of Port Canaveral, and cost $163…

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Transportation

Southwest now requires a ‘customer health declaration’ from passengers before flying
Travelers on the Dallas-based carrier are now required to complete a “customer health declaration” when checking in, the airline announced…

Only 'guidelines': FAA won't make wearing of face masks on airlines mandatory
The Federal Aviation Administration won't require the wearing of masks on commercial aircraft, continuing to leave that issue to individual airlines, the agency's chief said…

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Lodging

Black-Owned Hotels Throughout the World
Book a stay at one of these Black-owned hotels and support Black hospitality…

Exclusive: Hyatt CEO talks coronavirus hotel reopening creativity, from rooftop yoga to hybrid virtual weddings
When you walk into a hotel — if you're ready to do so anytime soon — you can expect to see face masks, plexiglass dividers at check-in and reminders to social distance. When you walk into a Hyatt hotel, you can also expect to see a lot of…

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Other and Odd

Keep Your Eyes On Your Destination
The Stoic philosopher Seneca is quoted as saying, “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” Some people set off in their professional lives drifting with the current, blown by the wind and tossed by the…

Phase four stimulus package could include a tax credit for domestic travel
The White House is considering a travel tax credit as lawmakers debate what should be included in a potential phase four stimulus…

How Safe Is it (For my Wallet *and* Me) To Book Future Travel Right Now?
Questions during quarantine: Are future travel bookings the worst thing I can do for my health and wallet? A doctor and travel coach…

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Today in History

Their Finest Hour
On June 18, 1940, Sir Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons. Only slightly more than a month earlier, he had become Prime Minister of Britain. It was the first year of World War II. The Battle of France waged on, and it was a certainty that Germany would capture the French nation. Churchill’s speech rallied the morale of the British people and brought the rest of the world to a full realization of Europe’s plight.…

Press Releases of Interest

Alexander+Roberts Debuts Journeys Without a Crowd On-Tour Protocols for More Personal Space + Extra Care
June 17, 2020 – Keene, NH – Pioneering travel company Alexander+Roberts has released newly enhanced hygiene protocols for all of their 2020-2022 worldwide journeys. Long known for its Small Group Journeys of never more than 16 guests and luxury Private Tours, the company has published these Journeys Without a Crowd protocols on its…

TRO SMITH

5 Key Travel Recovery Insights that Matter

What if you had a crystal ball to tell what was in store for the future of travel? Our ‘Next Normal’ is sure to be a big departure from our ‘Past Normal’, but the reality is this: There is no crystal…

  — Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips

You are the Captain of Your Ship!
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday June 18, 2020

As most of you know, I started in the travel business working on cruise ships. First as a diver, then as a purser. I have always been interested in navigation and many evenings after my shift ended, I would wander up to the bridge. Several of the deck officers took me under their wing (I think they were happy to have some company) and taught me how to use the charts (maps), electronics, and other…

  — Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos

Listening vs. Hearing

I suppose it is a matter of semantics as for which of these two terms holds more water. Let’s see if I can make sense of this reminder…

  — Travel Research Online
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