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Destinations
COVID-19 travel restrictions by state: What you need to know before you travel
Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a worrisome surge in infections ahead of the holidays, some states are imposing restrictions on travel. USA TODAY has an update on the states that are discouraging interstate travel by requiring or recommending that visitors and residents returning from other states…
— USA Today
Myrtle Beach is a top travel destination this Thanksgiving, Tripadvisor says
Travel website Trip Advisor shows travel is down this year but 56% of Americans plan to travel this Thanksgiving. Myrtle Beach ranks in the top 10 for Thanksgiving travel destinations. Many who are planning Thanksgiving with their loved ones said they are evaluating the…
— WPDE 15 News
Cruise
Passengers disembark from Caribbean cruise that had COVID-19 cases
Passengers on the SeaDream I cruise ship with at least seven COVID-19 cases disembarked in Barbados over the weekend and flew…
— USA Today
First Cruise Line Announces Black Friday Cruise Deal
The first cruise line has announced what they will be offering for Black Friday 2020. Last year, cruise lines offered all types of deals on cruises that included a ton of free perks. You can see those deals…
— Cruise Fever
Windstar Offers New Promotion to Islands of Tahiti
When Windstar Cruises begins sailing again, the first destination it plans to resume operations is Tahiti, where its offering a new promotion.…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Airline route maps undergo pandemic shake-up heading into 2021
Beyond service cuts, social distancing and new cabin cleaning protocols, the pandemic has also forced the airlines to rethink not only how they fly, but where they…
— The Points Guy
Two COVID-19 positive airline passengers urge state , CDC to ‘inform everyone’ who flew with them
The concerns of two travelers who tested positive for COVID-19 after being on the same recent airline flight to Seattle have revealed a serious flaw in contact-tracing communications between state and federal health agencies, which could leave passengers uninformed about a potential…
— KIRO 7
Lodging
First Look At Walt Disney World's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Rooms
While the theme park industry has been going through a very difficult time in the age of covid, the business never truly stops moving and both the parks and the fans that love them are always looking toward the next big thing. For Walt Disney World one of the really exciting plans on tap is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.…
— Cinema Blend
The best ski hotels in the US
Winter is right around the corner and snow is already falling on mountains across the country. Although ski season hasn't been canceled this year, things are going to look different than they have in the past as resorts work to create a safe environment for all their guests amidst the ongoing…
— Business Insider
Other and Odd
Spirit Airlines Bans TikToker For Sharing Bag Scam
It’s not often you hear of something like this — Spirit Airlines has banned a passenger over what he encouraged others to do through social media.…
— One Mile at a Time
Traveling soon? Here’s where you can quickly get a COVID-19 PCR test for travel
At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, several countries that once welcomed U.S. citizens closed their borders. In other words: They rolled up the welcome mat and packed it away. It wasn’t just other countries, though. Many U.S. states all but closed to visitors by mandating 14-day quarantines upon…
— The Points Guy
Travelers have been buying fake COVID-19 test results to travel, but they probably won't work much longer
Tourists trying to bypass travel requirements are buying fake coronavirus test results on the black market. But the travel industry is cracking…
— Insider
Today in History
The Luxor Massacre
One of the darkest events in international tourism occurred on this date in 1997 in Luxor, Egypt. One of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, the Temple of Hatshepsut, was filled with tourists from around the world at around 08:45 am. Six Islamic militants disguised as members of the security forces and armed with automatic firearms and knives opened fire within the temple. Sixty-three tourists were killed in the temple as well as a tour guide and three security guards. The assailants took over a bus but were stopped by security forces. In the ensuing gun battle, one militant was wounded and captured, but the rest fled into the hills. They were later found dead, victims of suicide. As a result of the outrage surrounding the massacre,…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
The Hay Is in The Barn
 It is a sad truth that some (many) people do not believe in paying their dues, doing their homework or paying the price that comes with success. Expecting something for nothing is a fool’s game, but many opt to take part in that game just the same.
This subject came to light when I read an incoming email reminding me that there is plenty of opportunity out there waiting for the prepared person. It was Louis Pasteur who once said, “Chance Favors The Prepared Mind.” The translation of this quote is, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
But what does this have to with hay or barns? Here is where I segue to today’s lesson. It was back in 1968 when I first heard the…
— Travel Research Online
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Taking Control
The Courage to Look in the Mirror
by Richard D'Ambrosio
Tuesday November 17, 2020
Over the course of two months, I’ve tried to use most of these columns to reimagine our industry with a focus on the relationships advisors have with suppliers, destinations, and other third parties. I’ve advocated for the industry making a commitment to live up to its long-standing mantra – “travel advisors are our greatest…
— Travel Research Online
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