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Wednesday September 23, 2020

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Destinations

This new tool shows you real-time COVID-19 requirements for international and domestic travel
The year is winding down, and the end of the coronavirus pandemic can’t come a day too soon. Unfortunately, that day likely won’t come with the new year; experts believe that COVID-19 may be here to stay for some time…

The Riskiest Places For Infection And Safest Ways To Travel, From Experts
When thinking about how to minimise risk of exposure to Covid-19, particularly through the upcoming winter months, experts have discovered the three riskiest places to go in any town and the safest ways to travel, when choosing between the plane, train and car.…

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Tours and Activities

The impact of Covid-19 on Irish whiskey tourism
Tourism has played a central role in Irish whiskey’s success with distilleries welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors. But how will lockdowns and travel restrictions affect the category’s…

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Cruise

Cruise lines plan to ban passengers from freely roaming port cities
COVID-19 precautions proposed by the cruise industry also require passengers and crew members to take coronavirus tests; allow fewer passengers on ships; provide for temperatures to be checked frequently; and require face masks at terminals and on ships whenever social distancing is not…

SICK Sensors Help with Social Distancing Aboard
SICK is supporting the cruise industry with new sensors with intelligent LiDAR sensor technology, combined with the new SICK SensorApps PeopleCounter and…

What it's like on a cruise ship during the pandemic: Reporter's Notebook
I've covered plenty of cruise ship stories during the coronavirus pandemic for ABC. I was there at a port outside Rome for one of the first suspected COVID-19 cases on a cruise ship, and again in Japan for nearly two weeks standing beside the Diamond Princess cruise ship when more than 700 people were infected on…

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Transportation

White House unveils a new relief bill strategy to avoid mass airline worker layoffs, schedule cuts
The Trump administration indicated Tuesday that it would support separate funding measures to provide more financial relief for airlines, a move that could stave off layoffs of thousands of workers and drastic cuts to flight…

Italian airline Alitalia offers 'COVID-tested flights' to prevent coronavirus spread
Forget in-flight meals – one airline is offering a new kind of must-have freebie. Italian carrier Alitalia hopes to protect passengers from COVID-19 by testing travelers for the viral disease before they board select…

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Lodging

How the Hotel Gym Is Adapting to COVID-19
From private workout spaces to a Mirror in every room, the hotel gym is adapting to the pandemic—and making fitness more…

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Other and Odd

Can airport testing and Covid immunity passports unlock travel?
In the current Covid-created travel maze, passengers face constantly shifting rules as airports, countries and even airlines impose their own restrictions on who can cross international borders.…

6 Items to Add to Your Packing List for COVID-Era Travel
You don’t need a travel writer to tell you that the way you travel has dramatically changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The items on your packing list may also need to…

Today in History

Lewis and Clark Return
Setting off on August 31, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the lands west of St. Louis acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase from France. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition sought to explore the Missouri River and the Indian tribes, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. The party of 33 lost only one of its members along the way due to appendicitis. The expedition was also accompanied by "Seaman", Lewis' black Newfoundland dog. For some portion of the way, they were guided by Native American woman Sacagawea of the Shoshone nation. The "Corps of Discovery" returned three years later on September 23, 1806, having accomplished their…

Point-to-Point

Southwest & Delta are Doing It Right!
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday September 23, 2020

Southwest Airlines & Delta have been leading the way in keeping middle airline seats empty. Southwest has committed to it until at least November 30, and Delta has made the same promise until January 6. Both airlines have also committed to reducing capacity in the forward cabins by keeping additional seats empty. In contrast, other airlines are cancelling some flights to try to fill their remaining…

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

Stop Worrying and Hit the Ball

Just yesterday, I was browsing through my TV channels when I came across the US Open Golf Tournament. As I was saying to myself, “It is a shame there are no spectators,” I watched an unknown golfer strike his ball and watch it travel 28 feet before disappearing into the…

  — Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities


Are you ready to enjoy Argentina?

Are you ready to enjoy Argentina?

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

This time, Aerolineas Argentinas’ webinar will focus on tours and activities to enjoy that can be explored in many different ways. You will learn everything that you need to know to create an unforgettable experience for your clients, as well as Aerolineas Argentinas’ great flight connectivity within the country. This will help you to put together the best itinerary for your passengers.

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Learn how to help your clients DriveAmerica and generate bookings of $5,000-$10,000 or more

Learn how to help your clients DriveAmerica and generate bookings of $5,000-$10,000 or more

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 4 pm EDT/1 pm PDT

Join AmericanTours International (ATI) to learn about their recently launch DriveAmerica domestic travel campaign. ATI is a 40+ year old wholesaler that serviced some 500,000 travelers throughout North America in 2019. ATI will be joined by Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in this webcast. First, Joyce Kelly from the Zion Tourism Office and Lance Syrett of Ruby's Inn Bryce Canyon will explain what's new in their destinations, focusing on what makes Zion and Bryce particularly appealing in the Covid era, and what kinds of experiences visitors can look forward to during the extended travel season this fall. Then ATI will showcase how travel professionals can be easily plan and book high value road trips through their DriveAmerica platform, they will feature the newly created Zion, Bryce, and Beyond experience, as well as over 100 curated DriveAmerica itineraries that are completely customizable. ATI will also demonstrate how travel professionals can use the platform to design and save their own road trips packages, which can be easily marketed to their clients.

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