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Destinations
Tui extends suspension of holidays to Spain
It has now cancelled all holidays to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands until 10 August and all holidays to the mainland of Spain until 17 August. The move is in response to advice against non-essential travel to Spain and a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving in the UK from…
— BBC News
Caribbean finds there's no good answer to reopening
For the tourism-dependent Caribbean, closed borders kill their economies. Reopening to travel, however, risks exposing islanders to the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out how the region is trying to cope with the…
— CNN
Cruise
Big cruise lines "unlikely" - but small ships could restart our cruise season
Tourism Restart Taskforce member John Hart maintains it is “totally unlikely that big international cruise ships with thousands of passengers” will be allowed to sail in Australian waters…
— Cruise Passenger
Seatrade Cruise Talks: How Europe and the Med are Preparing for the Return of Cruise
Our third podcast, How Europe and the Med are Preparing for the Return of Cruise, highlights discussion points from two of our previous curated…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Airlines have a chance to emerge from the crisis leaner and greener
To see the damage from covid-19 to aviation, look up. Where once a criss-cross of vapour trails told of holidaymakers heading for the sun or executives keeping businesses on track, the wide yonder is now a brilliant blue. This year nearly 5bn passengers might have been expected to take to the skies, but the actual number is likely to be only half as big.…
— The Economist
United Airlines Expects Less Than 15% Of Flights To Be 70% Full
In an attempt to boost passenger confidence and enforce social distancing onboard flights, United Airlines is restricting the number of passengers on each flight. As a result, fewer than 15% of flights are operating at anything more than 70%…
— Simple Flying
This Type Of Mask Is Now Banned From Delta Flights
Delta is tightening regulations for mask-wearing on its flights and released a statement this week that masks with exhaust valves are no longer allowed on their aircrafts. “Any mask with an exhaust valve is not approved as an acceptable face mask for customers traveling on any Delta operated flight,” the Delta website now states.…
— Forbes
Lodging
These Hotels Are Transforming Rooms Into the Most Comfortable Remote Offices Ever — Here's Where to Book One
For many, hotel rooms are reserved for exotic trips, relaxing vacations, or even a good night's sleep after a long day of business meetings. But these days, time to yourself in a hotel room may be the optimal space for work productivity instead of lounging.…
— Travel+Leisure
Hotel guests checking in for the long haul
Forget checking into a hotel for a long weekend or a week. In the wake of Covid-19, travelers around the world are booking stays that last a month or even…
— CNN
Other and Odd
United Launches Text Hotline for Passengers With Any COVID-19 Concerns
As rules and policies for air travel continue to evolve amid the coronavirus pandemic, United is keeping its passengers informed with the help of a new text…
— Travel+Leisure
These Countries Have Eased Coronavirus Travel Restrictions: Restart Of Tourism Underway, U.N Reports
The responsible revival of tourism is underway around the world, according to a new report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) that shows that 87 out of 217 tourist destinations have eased #covid-19 related restrictions for international tourism.…
— Forbes
Today in History
Columbus sights Trinidad
According to legend, on his third voyage to the New World, Columbus vowed that the first land he saw he would name for the Holy Trinity. He considered it a miracle when the next sighting of land was three peaks rising over the horizon, supposedly Trinidad's Trinity Hills. Though this was the first European sighting of the island, archeological evidence indicates human habitation for at least 7,000 years.…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Emerald Waterways’ 2021 Russian River Cruises
Emerald Waterwa ys has opened its books on the 2021 Russian river cruise season. Sailings will feature a newly chartered river-ship, the recently refurbished MS Nizhny Novgorod, built specifically to sail Russia’s waterways including Europe’s longest river, the Volga.
Featuring two itineraries, sailings onboard the MS Nizhny Novgorod begin in May 2021 and are available for booking now.
The 11-day Imperial Charms of Russia river cruise allows guests to discover both traditional villages and vibrant cities as they sail from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Highlights include a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of St. Petersburg, a Shashlik lunch in the village of Mandrogi, a visit to the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, and a guided tour of Moscow exploring the Kremlin…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Make More Mistakes
 Today’s message calls for a little clarification. It is my opinion, and general observation, that people are becoming more boring by the minute. Your job then becomes making certain that you don’t come across like you are marking time between now and the…
— Travel Research Online
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