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Destinations
Dubai's audacious Heart of Europe megaproject nears first stage completion
What strikes home as the shuttle boat approaches the $5 billion megaresort being constructed off the coast of Dubai is its sheer audacity. Nearly two decades in the making, the Heart of Europe forms just one section of The World -- a vast collection of man-made islands roughly in the shape of an atlas -- but when completed it will be the opulent…
— CNN
Iceland says tourists who had coronavirus can skip quarantine and testing: report
People traveling to Iceland from Europe who can prove they have recovered from COVD-19 may not have to quarantine or get tested, but health agencies urge immunity is…
— Fox Travel News
The Best Travel Tuesday Deals, Including $29 Flights and $600 Off Cruises
Before you wrap up your Cyber Week purchases, check out these Travel Deal Tuesday sales on flights, hotels, car rentals, and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Can virtual tourism save local businesses in tourist destinations?
Imagine you can visit the beautiful tropical island of Lombok in eastern Indonesia from the comfort of your couch through your laptop or…
— MENAFN
Cruise
Royal Caribbean is about to cruise again -- but only this country's residents can sail
In a significant milestone for the comeback of cruising, Royal Caribbean is resuming sailings today in Asia, where it long has had a significant operation. The world’s largest cruise line is launching short cruises from Singapore with a single vessel — the 4,180-passenger Quantum of the…
— The Points Guy
Cruise Line Adds Private Jet Service Included in Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages, a new all inclusive cruise line starting up next year, will include private chartered jet service to make it easier for guests…
— Cruise Fever
Cuba Could be Back as a Cruise Destination Next Year; Private Islands Key in Restart
Cruise lines could return to Cuba as early as next year with the change of administration in the U.S. "Cuba was a very important part of our itineraries," said Tom McAlpin, president and CEO of Virgin Voyages, speaking at the International Cruise Summit in…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
American Airlines holds first civilian passenger flight of 737 MAX in nearly two years
Boeing Co’s 737 MAX on Wednesday will make its first public demonstration flight with members of the media since being grounded over fatal crashes, as one of its biggest customers, American Airlines, seeks to prove it is safe for…
— Reuters
Senate coronavirus aid proposal calls for $17 billion for airlines
The latest Senate coronavirus aid proposal would provide $17 billion for airline payrolls to keep jobs through…
— CNBC
This is how airlines are preparing to transport the coronavirus vaccine
CNN's Pete Muntean got to take a look at how airlines are preparing to transport the coronavirus vaccine at below freezing…
— CNN
Hawaiian cuts service as Kauai opts out of pre-travel testing
The popular Hawaiian tourist destination Kauai has opted out of the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing programme and re-imposed a mandatory quarantine for all inbound passengers, once again disrupting Hawaiian Airlines’ return to normal…
— Flight Global
Lodging
How to Find a Pet-Friendly Hotel
Traveling with pets can seem like a daunting task. Hotel pet policies are complicated, inconsistent and full of gotcha fees. But with a bit of preparation and an understanding…
— Sturgis Journal
Who needs an elevator with these beautiful hotel staircases?
Skip the elevator and stay in socially-distanced style at one of these boutique hotels with stellar staircase…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
What people really steal from hotels and restaurants
When New York bar owners attempted to be eco-friendly by replacing plastic straws, they faced an unexpected consequence – customers kept stealing the metal replacements. Bar owners were not happy about the cost and inconvenience caused, according to media reports, but they are far from being alone in having their property pinched. Ask any hotelier.…
— South China Morning Post
This Chef Is Showing Off His Hotel Room Cooking Skills Using an Iron and Coffee Maker
No stove, no pans, no problem. This British chef transformed his hotel room into a master kitchen during his two-week quarantine in…
— Travel+Leisure
About 9.5 million passengers screened by TSA during Thanksgiving holiday travel period
The Transportation Security Administration reported Tuesday that it screened more than 1 million airline passengers on four individual days during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, which began Friday, Nov. 20 and ended this past…
— Local 10 News
Today in History
La Guardia Airport Opens
New York City's La Guardia Airport opened on this day in 1938. Celebrating its 78th birthday today, La Guardia is located in Queens County on Long Island in the the City of New York. Originally named Glenn H. Curtiss Airport, the airfield was re-named after Fiorello H. La Guardia, a former mayor of New York…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Now is the Time to Stand-Up for Your Clients
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday December 02, 2020
If you’re a travel advisor or an agency director, why not give your clients and staff a Christmas present that demonstrates that you have their interests first in mind. Many of us have helped clients make complete payments and place deposits on cruises that were cancelled. In many cases, the cruise lines have refused to return your clients funds.…
 — Travel Research Online
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Motivationally Speaking...
7 Reasons Why I DID Buy from You
by Stuart Cohen
Wednesday December 02, 2020
“It’s  your fault if I buy from you or not. One way or another you will influence me!
Last time I shared my seven reasons for NOT buying from you. Today I share why I WILL.
Get a roomful of salespeople together and ask them to sell the same exact product. Rinse and repeat this exercise, and the results will astound; a handful will achieve sales supremacy consistently. The Law of the Vital Few is always accurate.…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
We Are Just Human!
 I was reminded this week of a human frailty that I am guessing you and I have in common. At face value, it is not bad although now that I focus on it, it is not very good either.
Let me try to set the stage by asking you a few…
— Travel Research Online
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