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Destinations
Bahamas bans tourists from US, cites coronavirus concerns
Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced over the weekend that the country will block American tourists from entry as U.S. coronavirus numbers continue to…
— The Hill
These Croatian Destinations Have Most Tourists, Here's Why
Across Croatia, one million overnight stays were realised in the first half of July, and the Croatian destinations with the highest number of overnight stays were Rovinj, Medulin, Vir, Mali Losinj and…
— Total Croatia News
Cruise
Coronavirus delays debut of world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas was supposed to make its debut next year as the world's largest cruise ship. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, though, the ship's arrival is on hold…
— USA Today
Cruise Ship Will Perform COVID-19 Outbreak Simulation Drill
One of the world’s first global cruise lines is about to resume cruises and one of their cruise ships will participate in a COVID-19 outbreak simulation drill. Genting Cruise Lines will be the first international cruise company to restart operations with the deployment of Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream to Taiwan, where she will begin “Taiwan Island-Hopping” itineraries on 26 July…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
American Airlines Revamps Check-in, Baggage Drop-off As Contactless Experience
American Airlines debuted new contactless technology to help passengers check in and drop off their luggage hands-free while traveling in the wake of…
— Travel+Leisure
United Airlines turns up air flow during boarding and deplaning
In a further attempt to reassure passengers of the safety of air travel, United Airlines is planning to increase the air flow during boarding and deplaning. On aircraft which have the system, the HEPA filtration system recycles air every two to three minutes and removes 99.97 per cent of particles. The airline says that this makes an aircraft “a cleaner environment than restaurants, grocery stores, schools or some…
— Business Traveller
Pressure mounts for airline aid
Congress returns this week, and top of mind for transportation-minded lawmakers will be the plight of the aviation industry. With nearly every major airline warning of the possibility of tens of thousands of furloughs in the fall, labor unions have sprung into action to press Congress for help saving their…
— Politico
Lodging
Major hotels to require guests wear masks nationwide
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents the hotel industry, says several major chains nationwide will require face masks for guests in all public…
— The Hill
Hotel restaurants turn to grab and go for service during coronavirus
Restaurants in hotels were not immune to coronavirus closures that flattened the foodservice industry this year, so when shutdowns started in March, several hoteliers emphasized, and in some cases, improvised their grab-and-go capabilities to make up for lost…
— Restaurant Hospitality
Other and Odd
Nearly 200 people arrested in Hawaii for violating travel quarantine
HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Though Hawaii still has its 14-day quarantine mandate in effect for all out-of-state travelers, thousands continue to travel to the Aloha State. However, the Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center says not all travelers have followed the…
— FOX 8
Travel Industry Submits Relief Requests as Closures Spike
WASHINGTON—Amid a new round of coronavirus-related economic closures and fresh data that Americans are wary of traveling, the U.S. travel industry submitted to Congress and the administration its policy requests for the next coronavirus relief…
— Hotel Business
Travel the world from your armchair: Virtual vacations become the new normal in pandemic era
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a new normal as people, particularly in urban India, went about their jobs and academics from the confines of their homes. Now, as one month slips into another and the infection shows little sign of abating, the young, the not-so-young and the restless are touring the world - from their armchairs, their living room couch or maybe their…
— Economic Times
Today in History
First Battle of Bull Run
On July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia, Union and Confederate forces met in the Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The soldiers on both sides were inexperienced, from the rank and file to the commanding officers. However, reinforcements from the Confederate side under General Stonewall Jackson soon gave the weight of the battle to the Southern forces, compelling a full retreat by the Union. The nearly 5,000 casualties included more than 800 killed on both sides. The carnage and ferocity of the battle were harbingers of the devastation the War Between the States would bring to the nation.…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
PERILLO TOURS INTRODUCES A NEW SOUTH & SICILY TOUR FOR 2021
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ (July 20, 2020) – Perillo Tours, a leader in escorted travel to Italy for 75 years, debuts its 2021 Italy portfolio with a new tour program that explores southern Italy. Perillo Tours is extending a full refund policy for any cancellations made 90 days prior to departure on all 2021 Italy itineraries.…
— Travel Research Online
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