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Destinations
Spain's holiday coast need not worry as loyal fans say they will be back
ANDALUCIA has always been a refuge, an idyllic place for European tourists and loyal fans of the holiday coast. However, the pandemic has put a…
— Euro Weekly News
Picture Perfect Getaways for Long Weekends Near New York City
Whether you want culture, nature, fine dining, or classic R&R, these hotels, restaurants, stores, and cultural experiences in New York State, the Berkshires, and Litchfield Connecticut are our top destinations for a totally charming…
— Town & Country
Cruise
Top cruise line executive: We may never bring back the buffet
Could the cruise ship buffet be on the way out forever? One veteran cruise executive is mulling the…
— The Points Guy
American Cruise Lines to debut new ship and itineraries in 2021
River cruise operator American Cruise Lines is to debut two new modern riverboats, three new itineraries and over 50 new shore excursions in 2021, along with a range of pre- and post-cruise packages across the…
— Cruise & Ferry
Transportation
Thanksgiving bust? American, Southwest and United slash November flights
U.S. airlines face a challenging Thanksgiving with bookings at less than a quarter of where they were last year for the busiest travel period of the…
— The Points Guy
Hawaiian Airlines resumes nonstop service between Honolulu and Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Honolulu and Las Vegas, the company announced. Starting Oct. 15, those visiting Hawaii will have the option to bypass the state of Hawai‘i quarantine with a pre-travel negative COVID-19…
— FOX 5 Vegas
American Airlines Adds Costa Rica to Preflight Covid-19 Testing Program
To inspire confidence in air travel from the coronavirus pandemic, American Airlines adds Costa Rica to the preflight Covid-19 testing…
— FTN News
Lodging
The best hotels in Lake Tahoe
Known for great winter sports and beautiful summers, Lake Tahoe attracts families and adventurers year-round. Here are the best hotels in the…
— Business Insider
Hotels.com Is Hiring a Team of "Creature Critics" to Rate Their Pet-Friendly Hotels
Most pet owners have experienced separation anxiety from their beloved fur babies at some point or another while traveling, whether it's for work or for pleasure, and, apparently, traveling with pets has become increasingly popular amid the ongoing pandemic. That being said, Hotels.com is seeking out "Creature Critics" to review their extensive list of pet-friendly hotels.…
— Green Matters
Hotel occupancies show a spike in August as lockdown restrictions are lifted
STR, a global data intelligence gathering company, says Mumbai and Delhi recorded more than 30 percent occupancy during the month, compared to less than 10 percent occupancy during April-May. Leisure destinations like Rajasthan, Punjab, Karnataka, Goa and Kochi also witness a…
— Money Control
Other and Odd
Traveling? Check Out These Must-Have Face Masks
Whether you are road-tripping across the country or going away for a long weekend in your home state, it’s important to carry a stash of masks for your trip. You want to make sure the mask is comfortable enough that you don’t mind wearing it for long stretches of time, but also stylish enough to reflect your own unique personality. Here, some that fit the bill.…
— Forbes
Important cancellation policies and dates for 2020 holiday travel: Marriott, Airbnb, Hilton, and more
The holiday travel season is going to look very different in 2020. Many people will be weighing whether they should go anywhere at all, not just because of safety, but because of social…
— Business Insider
A robot suitcase could replace canes and guide dogs for blind people
Negotiating an airport with its labyrinthine corridors, endless escalators and myriad gates is never easy. Now imagine doing it if you were…
— CNN
Travel agents wait for the world to reopen; here's how they're staying afloat
The DRI-Voyage, as travel agent Martha S. Borawski describes it, is the travel option for people who normally like a cruise but are not getting on a plane — much less a cruise ship — anytime in the foreseeable future due to the risk of…
— Mass Live
Today in History
Jason Lewis Completes His Journey
Little recognized by most people, October 6, 2007 Jason Lewis became the first human to circumnavigate the planet entirely under his own power, using no motors and no sails. A British native, Jason Lewis was born in 1967 in Yorkshire, England. He left Greenwich in July, 1994 on his Expedition 360. Using a wooden pedal boat to cross both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Lewis roller-bladed across North America. He was hit by a motorist in Colorado and spent nine months recovering.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
You Can’t Tell a Book by Its Cover
 I awoke earlier than usual this morning, stoked the fire, made some coffee, and began browsing through a few TED videos. One of the more popular ones was only nine minutes. Most TED videos are between 18-20 minutes in length. Short, sweet, and on point. I clicked on the nine-minute speech and was soon watching a young bathing suit model talking about self-image. (This woman was not the most polished speaker I have reviewed, but I immediately appreciated why this was one of the more popular TED…
— Travel Research Online
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Taking Control
What is Pent Up Demand?
by Richard D'Ambrosio
Tuesday October 06, 2020
Among all of th e phrases I want to banish from the COVID-19 travel lexicon, the top one would be “pent-up demand.” It’s an amorphous term that often leads to a false sense of security, that “everything is going to be…
— Travel Research Online
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