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Destinations
Belize Is Now Open for Tourism
Belize, the sought-after destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America has begun welcoming back travelers and is now…
— Caribbean Journal
Looking for a destination open for US travelers? How about Kenya?
If you’ve been planning a trip to the African continent, and want to stop at Giraffe Manor or on safari, here’s what you need to know about visiting…
— The Yucatan Times
Hawaii pushes forward with tourism despite safety concerns
Despite increasing coronavirus cases across the U.S., Hawaii officials hope to reboot tourism next week by loosening months of economically crippling pandemic restrictions, including a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arriving…
— Associated Press
Tours and Activities
Intrepid Just Released 30 New Tours for Every Type of Traveler in 2021
Intrepid Travel is hoping to help travelers look forward to 2021 with a whole new slate of itineraries, as well as a guide for what travel will look like in the future, with its new “How to Go In 2021”…
— Travel+Leisure
Can a virtual tour really feel like traveling?
This year has been a relentless little jerk when it comes to global crisis. This autumn, the coronavirus pandemic will be accompanied by the flu — so now more than ever, there’s reason to stay the hell at…
— Mic
Cruise
Singapore introduces 'cruises to nowhere' for travel-starved locals
Move over, flights to nowhere -- cruises to nowhere may be the next big thing in Covid-safe travel. Singapore has announced that it will launch pleasure cruises that don't actually visit any ports in November 2020.…
— CNN
When Will Alaska Cruises Resume?
In mid-March, Canada closed its borders to foreign travelers and large vessels, including cruise ships, which effectively forced the cancellation of the Alaska cruise season in…
— Cruise.blog
More Major Cruise Lines Cancel Sailings Through November
Despite getting the green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — albeit under murky circumstances — several major cruise lines have decided against making the grand return to sailing this…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
What it means when airlines get special aid
After abruptly shutting down negotiations Tuesday over the next COVID-19 relief package, President Donald Trump backtracked saying maybe some direct aid to households will happen. He also singled out airlines for some additional aid.…
— Marketplace
Which Airlines Have Resumed Flights To South Africa?
A week ago, South Africa celebrated the arrival of its first international flight in six months. Which airlines are now flying back to the African nation? And which others have stalled due to recent…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Condé Nast Traveler ranks Arizona hotels and resorts among best in the West
Travel publication Condé Nast Traveler has recognized a number of Arizona hotels and resorts, and even one city among the best destinations in the country and…
— Columbus Business
Register for Future of Travel webinar with Hyatt's Chief Commercial Officer
The hotel industry has faced significant challenges in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Occupancy rates plummeted in the early weeks of the outbreak, and many chains extended elite status and other perks to reflect the sudden drop in travel. The impacts will likely continue for months or years to come, as COVID-19 will likely reshape the future of travel in many…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How To Travel Home Safely For The Holidays
The holidays are traditionally the busiest travel time of the year but, because of the pandemic, people are wary of making the trip to visit and stay with friends or family members who haven’t been part of their bubble for the past seven…
— Forbes
12 Tips For Getting To Know Any Neighborhood When Traveling
Whether you’ll be there for a morning or a month, you’ll deepen your travel experience by spending an hour becoming familiar with your new surroundings, identifying spots you want to go back to, and anchoring yourself with a sense of…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The Great Chicago Fire
One fine night when we were all in bed, Old Mrs. O'Leary left the light on in the shed...
The Great Chicago Fire burned from the evening on Sunday, October 8 to the early morn on Tuesday, October 10, 1871. Legend has it that the fire started in a shed owned by Catherine O'Leary, and was instigated by a cow kicking over a lantern. However, at least some part of the legend seems to be a reporter's fabrication. The actual cause of the fire is, in fact, uncertain. The use of wood as a primary building material and the unyielding wind pressing the fire to the north contributed to the fire's spread. When the city's water facility burned down, the fire fighters were without water. Finally,…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Just One Attempt Short of Success
 I was recently reviewing a few archived sales meetings of mine and, by accident, I came across the following sound-bite: It was Thomas Edison who once said, “ It is a shame to see many (if not most) people quit just one experiment short of finding the…
— Travel Research Online
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