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Destinations
Honolulu most desired post-COVID travel destination among US seniors
COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into most Americans’ 2020 bucket list travel plans. Trip cancelations occurred far and wide in early Spring 2020 with the onset of a worldwide pandemic. With extra time on their hands during retirement years, baby boomers are the generation that may be feeling the weight of these cancellations the…
— eTurboNews
Peru, Bahamas, Puerto Rico And More Get World’s First Global Safety And Hygiene Stamp
Peru, Bahamas and Puerto Rico are the latest destinations to use the world's first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched earlier this year by the World Travel & Tourism Council…
— HospitalityNet
COVID-19 travel restrictions state by state
With the Covid-19 pandemic in near constant fluctuation in the United States, the 50 states are having to adapt rapidly with their rules and regulations. If you’re planning a family vacation or simply wish to travel to another state, it is important to be updated on the latest statewide regulations. While some US states have no restrictions on travel, all their sites have important Covid-19 safety information, including possible face mask mandates in public…
— 7 News Boston
Cruise
Cruise cancellations further damage Florida's struggling tourism industry
As cruise lines extend cancellations, Florida's port-of-call cities, including Tampa, continue to take economic hits. This month Norwegian, MSC, Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines have canceled voyages through November, and some companies like Carnival Cruises are holding off passengers through early…
— FOX 13 News
Speaker Lineup Set for Key Industry Webinar
The Marine Hotel Association (MHA) has announced the preliminary speaker lineup for its next key industry webinar, taking place on Thursday October 29 at 10 a.m. eastern. The not-for-profit association's Fastack Webinar Series is now in its third session, featuring a lessons learned, getting back into service…
— Cruise Industry News
AmaWaterways Offering New Deals on River Cruises
AmaWaterways, one of the world’s leading river cruise lines, is offering deals on river cruises in 2021 and 2022 that includes special rates for solo travelers. Guests can book with confidence before December 31, 2020 and take advantage of incredible savings, including Free Roundtrip Airfare for select 2021 European river cruises and a 5 percent Early Booking Reward for highly sought-after 2022 Europe, Mekong and Egypt…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Preflight Covid-19 testing is on the rise — the question is whether it works
Can preflight testing get people flying again? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) thinks so. Last month, the trade association, which represents some 290 airlines around the world, called for the “development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic” Covid-19…
— CNBC
Delta CEO says the airline will stop blocking middle seats in the first half of 2021, even though anxious travelers are loving the extra space
Delta Air Lines has vowed to block middle seats on its flights longer than any US airline, but passengers shouldn't expect the perk to last too long into…
— Business Insider
Lodging
New Mexico imposes new restrictions on food service, hotels and motels
Continued increases in the number of Covid-19 cases since a warning from state health officials just four days ago have led to new limits on the size of gatherings, lower hotel occupancies and mandatory daily closing times for business that serve…
— Columbus Business
Other and Odd
Holiday Travelers Are Opting for Flights Over Road Trips, New Study Finds
With the holiday season approaching, more than half of surveyed travelers who will take a Thanksgiving or Christmas trip say it will be their first vacation since COVID-19 halted life as we know it, according to a new study from travel booking app…
— Travel+Leisure
What to Know Before Booking Holiday Flights This Year
With crowded planes, winter weather delays, and sky-high airfares, most travelers find flying during the holidays to be a headache. But in a year as unprecedented as 2020, will those who still decide to fly home during the winter find that planes and airports are calmer—or even more…
— Conde Nast Traveler
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Today in History
The Battle of Hastings
On October 14th in the year 1066, a battle took place in England that in many ways determined the course of the next 1,000 years of western history. The army of Duke William of Normandy of France fought the English Army of King Harold II. Harold had been on the throne only a few months, and contested Duke William's right to rule England. William's claim to the throne had the blessing of the Pope, and many nobles from across France joined the battle after being promised English titles and land as the spoils of war. During the battle, King Harold was killed, shot through the eye by an arrow. The Norman army won, and William gained control of all of England, and Duke William became…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
What to Do Now that Federal Assistance Hasn’t Been Made Available
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday October 14, 2020
The assistance  the cruise industry hoped to receive from the federal government has been put on hold. The White House announced last week that a relief package was no longer on the table, and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) said it was “deeply disappointed that the White House is dodging its responsibility to support small business owners and travel advisors.” Even if some bargain is struck at the last hour, it’s likely that the bill will focus on unemployment benefits paid directly to American workers; and payments to states and municipal governments who are bearing the burden of financing the COVID-19…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Let’s Keep Things Simple
 If you are a Jeopardy fan or not, the following statement is as true as rain. The definition of an “easy” question is one that you know the answer to. Then it should come as no surprise to hear the definition of a hard question. You got it. It is a question you do not know the answer…
— Travel Research Online
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