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Destinations
Greece Named Top Travel Destination for Sustainable Food
The Lonely Planet publishing company listed Greece as the top destination in the entire world in the category of “Sustainable Food” on their “Best in Travel 2021” list released recently, which has been adapted to reflect current demands for environmentally-friendly…
— Greek Reporter
Top 7 destinations to travel this 2021 you may have not known
While the whole world went into a sudden halt with the onset of the pandemic, the most resilient sectors of all, travel and tourism, have undergone an unprecedented setback unlike ever…
— TechGenyz
Cruise
American Cruise Lines reveals modern riverboats’ interiors
American Cruise Lines has revealed the interior spaces for its new class of modern riverboats, which have been designed by Miami-based firm Studio…
— Cruise & Ferry
Royal Caribbean Announces 2022 Caribbean Program
Royal Caribbean announced three Oasis-class ships – Symphony, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas – will sail from Florida and the Northeast in 2022, plus the Liberty, Explorer and amplified Mariner of the Seas, on Caribbean itineraries, according to a press release.…
— Cruise Industry News
Holland America Begins Repositioning Cruise Ships to the U.S.
Holland America Line has confirmed to Cruise Critic that it is moving six ships to U.S. waters in order to begin the process of gradually restarting cruise operations. Holland America's Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam are all en-route to the United States at this time.…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Norwegian Air files for Irish equivalent of bankruptcy protection
Low-cost carrier Norwegian filed for the equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Ireland late on Wednesday afternoon. The carrier, which is based outside of Oslo, initiated an examinership process in Ireland for its Norwegian Air International (NAI) Limited and Arctic Aviation Assets (AAA) subsidiaries. The examinership process is the equivalent of Chapter 11 in the…
— The Points Guy
A Rush of Good News Is Lifting Airline Stocks. But the Virus Hasn’t Been Subdued Yet.
Airline stocks were up more than 3% Wednesday on news that Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine was 95% effective. The industry may also be getting a lift from news that Boeing’s 737 MAX will soon be flying after getting a green light from U.S. regulators—good news for carriers whose planes were grounded because of safety concerns.…
— Barron's
A door may be cracking open for Americans to travel to Europe again
American Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines launched preflight Covid-19 testing programs in hopes of restoring travel between the U.S. and the…
— CNBC
Lodging
Survey: 71% Of Hotels Won’t Survive Another Six Months Without Further Government COVID Relief
With a resurgence of COVID-19 and renewed travel restrictions enacted in many states, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry will continue to face devastation and significant job loss without additional relief from…
— Hospitality.net
Help out in Hawaii and get a free hotel stay
Those wishing to engage in a spot of "voluntourism," may be interested in an initiative being offered in Hawaii. The "Malama Hawaii" scheme encourages visitors to leave Hawaii better than when they arrived, and in some cases they will receive a free extra night from participating hotels for…
— Lonely Planet News
Other and Odd
Airline offers speed-dating on dead-end ‘flight to nowhere’
Love is in the air on this flight to nowhere. Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has launched a speed-dating event for singles in which 20 men and 20 women will board a plane for a three-hour ride, then land right back where they started. The full-circle trip will then be followed by a two-hour date back on land, CNN Travel…
— New York Post
Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans to 'think twice' about holiday travel plans
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to "think twice" about traveling and having indoor gatherings for the…
— USA Today
Today in History
National Review
The first edition of William F. Buckley's National Review was published on this day in 1955. A former Yale debater and editor of the Yale Daily News, the young Buckley wrote "God and Man at Yale" in 1951, establishing him as a serious intellectual thinker. He raised $300,000 to start National Review which he saw as an opportunity to firmly entrench the intellectual heritage of conservative thought and to marginalize the fringe elements of the conservative movement such as the John Birch…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
The Interests Around Budapest
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday November 19, 2020
Budapest is, of course, a highly sought after destination. As the Danube passes by its shore, the city is alive with 2,000 years of history. You can read all about the details in another article. However, the outskirts of Budapest are waiting for those to see castles overlooking small villages, magnificent houses of aristocrats, medieval castles, and vineyards that stretch to the horizon. All along the Danube river bend, the atmosphere of these towns is one of pure beauty that only Hungary and its history can…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Your Two “A” Lists
 Turning suspects into prospects then customers is the way the sales cycle was designed. And in today's competitive sales arena, it takes a great deal of time and effort to see the cycle through to fruition. It takes time. It takes effort. It takes…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Austin Adventures: How to Thrive in Tough Times
by David Cogswell
Thursday November 19, 2020
Austin Adventur es, the Billings, Montana-based adventure tour operator, acquired Wildland Adventures, a 36-year old company based in Seattle. To ensure a smooth transition, Wildland Adventures CEO Kurt Kutay will stay with the combined company for “the foreseeable future,” working on quality control and product…
— Travel Research Online
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