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Destinations
All the Caribbean destinations that are starting to welcome US travelers again
From tropical rainforests to pink-sand beaches, the hundreds of islands across the Caribbean entice millions of tourists every year. That was all put on pause in March when countries and territories closed their borders and waved goodbye to the final tourists leaving their…
— Insider
More states added to New York travel quarantine list
New York added five more locations to its travel advisory requiring visitors to quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state.…
— Times Union
Cruise
Carnival Cruises will sell two more cruise ships
Carnival Corp. & plc announced on Wednesday in a Form 8-K financial filing it will get rid of two more cruise ships, in addition to the 13 ships it previously announced it would sell. The decision to sell the ships are intended to align the fleet with the expected phased restart of guest cruise operations while also generating cost…
— Cruise Blog
Cruises Are Back Whether the World Is Ready or Not
TUI Cruises in Germany marked the return of cruise ships after COVID-19 shutdowns with its Mein Schiff 2. Now, other companies are following…
— Inside Hook
Cruisers have struggled with refunds amid the pandemic; federal agency report recommends changes
A Federal Maritime Commission report is recommending amended regulations related to cruise lines' refund…
— USA Today
Transportation
Lawmakers say airline contractors laid off more than 9,000 despite $728 million in federal aid
Lawmakers are urging the Treasury Department to stop payments or demand refunds of millions in federal aid to airline contractors who laid off…
— CNBC
JetBlue Tests UV Cleaning As Airlines Look To Reassure Passengers
JetBlue Airways Wednesday became the second major airline to announce plans to try UV light to improve sanitation inside its planes, with the announcement coming as two thirds of the respondents to a new survey saying they were uncomfortable returning to the…
— Forbes
American Airlines extends change fee waiver to September
American Airlines is extending its offer to waive change fees for passengers booking tickets for any new travel purchased by September 8, 2020. The airline says the offer applies to tickets that meet the following…
— Business Traveller
Lodging
Survey: The Prospects For The Hotel Business In 2021
Prior to the Covid pandemic, hotel occupancy rates were hitting record highs and average daily rates (ADRs) were rising. Now, with the possible exception of restaurants and retail shops, there is no major type of real estate that has been squeezed harder.…
— Forbes
Hotel industry says it’s ready for visitors to return to the islands
Hawaii’s hotel industry says it’s ready for the state to reopen to tourists. And that includes being ready if a visitor falls ill with COVID-19 after they arrive. Mufi Hannemann, who heads up the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, told a Hawaii Tourism Authority marketing committee…
— Hawaii News Now
Other and Odd
Australia hotel bans rowdy emus for bad behavior
Two brazen emu siblings named Kevin and Carol have been banned from a hotel in Australia's Outback for bad behavior. Located in a small, isolated township of the same name in central western Queensland, the tiny Yaraka Hotel has just four rooms, as well as campgrounds and a pub.…
— CNN
Five Things To Consider When Consolidating Your Travel Program
In the first segment of this two-part series, we covered what consolidation means in the context of managed business travel. I also outlined some key benefits of taking a consolidated approach, which is why it's widely considered a best practice for corporate travel…
— Hospitality.net
The Best Travel Insurance Policies for 2020, According to Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor released a list of the best travel insurance companies for those considering a trip this in the wake of constant policy changes due to COVID-19.…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Jimmy Hoffa disappears
Jimmy Hoffa had a lunch appointment at Machus Red Fox Restaurant in a suburb of Detroit. He was scheduled to meet two business acquaintances, Anthony "Tony Jack" Giacalone from Detroit and Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano from New York. That day the former head of the Teamsters Union and convicted racketeer disappeared. Speculation as to the location of his final resting place has always been of interest not only to law enforcement authorities but to the public at…
— Travel Research Online
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