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Destinations
The top 10 Destinations & Reasons to "Travel with Purpose" in 2021 according to Amazon Prime Video's highly rated "Global Child" travel series
"The best way to let go of the past is to look towards the future," says Augusto Valverde, the creator and host of Global Child "Travel with Purpose" now in its third season of exploring the world through the best experiences and giving back everywhere they…
— Yahoo! Finance
7 ideas for the perfect family holiday in Europe
One of the most alluring things about Europe is its diversity. The continent has a wealth of fun-filled destinations for families to visit, from the Algarve’s cliff-backed beaches to the Pyrénées’ towering peaks. Whether you prefer to soak up the sun, immerse yourself in culture or head out on an action-packed…
— EuroNews
2020 Gay Travel Awards Winners Revealed!
The 2020 Gay Travel Awards℠ presented by GayTravel.com announced the winners today. In its fifth year, the Gay Travel Awards mission is to recognize and reward select accommodations, destinations, and transportation companies worldwide. These distinguished organizations lead by example and help inspire other companies and brands to follow their spirit of diversity and…
— PR Newswire
Tours and Activities
Virtual Guided Tour Takes Visitors To Explore Ancient Cities
Grab a drink and relax from a comfortable seat in your home to enjoy a Virtual Guided Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and marvel at the sites from the ancient cities. A great and unique way to celebrate the close of…
— The Columbus Dispatch
Take A Virtual Tour Of These North Carolina Museums Over The Holidays
It's not easy keeping the family engaged and entertained during this unprecedented holiday, but these North Carolina museums are making that tall task a little more accessible. Across the state, museums have turned to digital technology to craft online tours that aren’t subject to regular business…
— WUNC 91.5
Cruise
'I'll do anything to be out there': At least 100,000 people sign up for test cruises
At least 100,000 people have signed up for volunteer cruises, according to a Facebook post in November from the Royal Caribbean CEO. The number of volunteers has more than likely grown since then. John and Laurie MacMillan from Fort Myers and CJ Chase from Titusville are among those hoping to be…
— WESH 2
Cruise Ships Forced to Cancel Sailings Due to Possible Cyberattack
Carnival-owned Aida Cruises is suffering from major IT issues and does seem to be a possible cyberattack. This could now be the third major cyberattack against a cruise line this year and shows a worrying trend on keeping systems…
— Cruise Hive
The 11 days of drama at sea that changed cruising forever
As the calendar turned over to January 1, 2020, out on the world's oceans, it looked set to be another glorious year for cruising. Thousands of passengers were seeing in the New Year at sea, perhaps toasting the stroke of midnight -- ship's time -- with a glass of champagne. Many hundreds of thousands more, still…
— CNN
Transportation
Azores Airlines Launches New Not-Quite-Transatlantic Route
Fans of unusual air routes will love the latest route announcement from Azores Airlines. It is launching a new route in summer 2021, from the Azores to Bermuda. Operated by the A321neo, this is a 3,580 kilometers route within the Atlantic…
— Simple Flying
Southwest to avoid first layoffs as relief package clears
Southwest Airlines Inc. said it would rescind plans to cut jobs and wages next year, now that new federal payroll support has been approved, averting what would have been the first worker layoffs in the carrier’s…
— The Detroit News
2020 was brutal for airlines. Next year could be even trickier.
The pandemic-pummeled airlines are retooling for 2021, trying to keep industry jobs on life support while strategically streamlining and dangling rock-bottom rates in the hopes customers return. From Boeing to bailouts, the aviation…
— NBC News
Lodging
Hotels that opened in 2020 you may have missed
No two ways about it — 2020 was a maelstrom for the travel industry. It’s faced many crises over the years, but none as all-encompassing and devastating as the global COVID-19 pandemic. Even though this year has brought a seemingly endless drumbeat of bad news, there are reasons to be optimistic for the future of…
— The Points Guy
Omni Hotels Accepted Millions In PPP Funds But Didn't Pay Workers
Omni Hotels & Resorts, the international luxury hotel chain owned by billionaire Robert B. Rowling, is being accused of misusing millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds meant to keep workers on payroll. Unite Here, a service workers union with more than 300,000 members in North America, said several Omni hotels where it represents workers took Paycheck Protection Program…
— NPR
In U-turn, government cancels forced hotel quarantine for arrivals from abroad
After criticism, chaos and protests, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced Tuesday that Israelis returning from abroad will no longer have to quarantine in specially designated hotels, bringing the selectively enforced policy to an end. The government had announced the controversial measure last week following the spread of coronavirus variants in Britain and South…
— The Times of Israel
Other and Odd
Christmas Leads To Highest TSA Passenger Numbers In 9 Months
The Christmas and New Years’ Holiday is one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the United States. Driven mostly by leisure travelers heading home for the holidays and some off to vacation destinations, airlines saw a record number (for 2020, at least) of passengers step onboard their…
— Simple Flying
Why you should quarantine after traveling for Christmas — advice from Dr. Wen
Despite warnings from public health officials, millions of Americans traveled over the Christmas holiday. The US Transportation Security Administration reported that nearly 1.3 million people passed through airport security checkpoints nationwide…
— CNN
Today in History
Massacre at Wounded Knee
After years of the United States seizing Native American lands and forcing tribes onto reservations, as well as treaty provisions that were never honored, came to a head on December 29, 1890 at Wounded Knee. European settlers were growing concerned over a new movement with the Lakota tribe called the "Ghost Dance"; this religion assured the Native American people that soon their ancestors would return and the white man would be swept from the land and the wildlife returned. Settlers feared the Ghost Dance followers were preparing for war, and the government took swift action. Reservation police believed Sitting Bull…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
A Special Message from The Travel Institute team
With the holiday season and the year’s end upon us, many of us have found our traditions, our lives, and our careers upended. But, we are in this together, giving us a shared reality and a special strength in numbers as we continue to fortify ourselves and our community for the eventual return of travel.
As you pack up 2020, unpack your holiday décor and experience the season, we invite you to enjoy a few special gifts. We’ve ensured something for everyone during this…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
I Know You’re Busy, So I’ll Let You Go!
 A phrase I find somewhat humorous (not) while talking on the telephone is one you might be guilty of yourself. “I know you’re busy so I’ll let you go.” Translation: “I’m done talking to you. I have better ways to spend my time. I gotta go.…
— Travel Research Online
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