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Destinations
5 reasons you might want to consider booking travel now
It’s been almost 10 months since the coronavirus pandemic landed on US shores, and in that time, the travel industry has become a shadow of its former self. With international borders mostly…
— CNN
These Were Some Of The Greenest (Eco-Friendly) Destinations As Of 2020
It's true: 2020, as a whole, was quite a mess for the entire world. Despite that fact, there are many places around the globe that turned global warming on its head and surprised many with their environmentally-friendly…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Super Nintendo World Interactive Tour Lets You Experience It From Home
Super Nintendo World has released an interactive map letting fans fly around the theme park in a 3D virtual tour of every stop to make in the…
— Screen Rant
11 Best Experiences For A Girlfriends’ Getaway In Orlando
Sometimes a girls' getaway is just what we need to refresh and recharge. Orlando is one of those destinations that can be whatever you want it to be: a relaxing oasis, an exciting adventure, a night out, or a family…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Why Carnival Cruise Line Wants You Excited About Half Moon Cay
Ask anyone who’s visited Carnival Cruise Line’s tropical destination Half Moon Cay, and you’re likely to hear a rave review. Now, Carnival is launching a new campaign designed to remind…
— Cruise Radio
2021 Cruise Drydocking and Refurbishment Report Out Now
The all new 2021 Drydocking and Refurbishment Report by Cruise Industry News has been released with a projected refit calendar extending through 2023 and over 100 pages of analysis and data into the huge drydocking and refit…
— Cruise Industry News
Vaccines don't seem to be shot in the arm for cruising yet: William Blair
'Interestingly, the vaccine news has not seemed to translate yet to the cruise space, with 76% indicating no intent to take a cruise in the next year (within the low-70% to low-80% bandwidth experienced in our survey since inception in…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Alaska Airlines Bans 14 Passengers for Not Wearing Masks
After causing a commotion on a cross-country flight from Dulles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last Thursday, 14 passengers who defied mask-wearing mandates have been…
— Travel+Leisure
What to do when an airline changes your flight
Even when the travel industry isn’t dealing with a global pandemic, airline schedule changes are commonplace. A carrier may decrease the frequency of service to a given destination, or they could adjust flight departure times to optimize aircraft…
— The Points Guy
Singapore Airlines Asks Crew To Wear Tracking Devices On Layovers
Airline crew are prohibited from moving freely in many places in the world. Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers. To make sure they comply with…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Caribbean Hotels Urging Canada to Reconsider New Testing Policy
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says it is urging the government of Canada to reconsider its new testing rules for return travel to the country. The rule, which took effect Jan. 7, requires all residents and travelers entering…
— Caribbean Journal
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Announces the Completion of a $20M Renovation – Hotel Now Open
Owned by Manga Hotels, the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, an IHG hotel, debuts a fresh start. Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned and operated by Manga Hotels, opens its doors after completing a $20 million…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
The tourists who believe travel restrictions don't apply to them
From US student Skylar Mack to UK celeb Zara Holland, tourists are being prosecuted, jailed and fined for breaking Covid-19 travel restrictions. How are local laws enforceable, and why do they think they can get away with…
— CNN
2021 Travelers Buying Travel Insurance For Mexico, The Caribbean
Last year, millions of Americans had to put travel plans on hold due to the pandemic. While travel bans and restrictions continue to remain in place, there are signs of growing optimism for an eventual travel…
— Yahoo! Finance
Today in History
The First Woman Elected to the US Senate
On January 12, 1932, the state of Arkansas elected Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway in a special election to the United States Senate, making her the first woman elected to the Senate. She succeeded her husband, Thaddeus H.…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Croatia’s Katarina Line Launches New E-Bike ‘Cycle & Cruise’ Tours for 2021 as Active Vacations Grow in Popularity
With travelers seeking healthier, more active vacations and a return to “the great outdoors” after months of staying at home, Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company, has launched two new “Cycle & Cruise” tours designed especially for e-bikes. Available out of Opatija and Split, the unique 7-night round-trip tours combine a cruise along the coastal waters of the dazzling Adriatic Sea with daily guided e-bike…
— Travel Research Online
Taking Control
To Whom Am I Speaking?
by Richard D'Ambrosio
Tuesday January 12, 2021
The foundation  of success in communications is to know your audience – to whom are you speaking. If you don’t know who your audience is, you are going to struggle with even figuring out what you want to…
— Travel Research Online
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