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Destinations
Covid: UK closes all travel corridors until at least 15 February
Travellers arriving in the UK, whether by boat, train or plane, also have to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test to be allowed entry. The test must be taken in the 72…
— BBC News
10 countries suffering the biggest tourism revenue loss due to COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has hampered international travel for the past 10 months and countries all over the world are feeling the effects. Using data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and The World…
— Rome News-Tribune
These 6 Mexico Destinations Received 22 Million Tourists in 2020
While most countries have enacted strict border closures and restrictions during the pandemic, Mexico has kept its doors wide open for tourism. Being one of the only destinations with relaxed entry requirements for…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
There's never been a better time to go wolf watching in Yellowstone
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2021 is the year of the ox. According to wildlife biologists, it could be the year of the wolf. It's easy to argue there's never been a better time for wolf watching in…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Could Cuba Be a Cruise Destination Once Again?
So what is the situation right now with cruises to Cuba, which is only 110 miles from…
— Cruise Hive
When Each of Carnival's Cruise Ships Is Scheduled to Remain Out of Service
Carnival Cruise Line recently canceled all cruises through the end of March 2021. However, many Carnival cruise ships will not return to service right away when cruises start back up (whenever that might…
— Cruise Fever
Virgin Goes with Bipolar Ionization
“HVAC is one of the most important systems aboard a cruise ship. To that end, we designed our ship based on industry best practices, working with Fincantieri and HVAC engineers. We are trading off energy consumption for passenger comfort, quality, and…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
United Airlines passenger who assisted dying man with COVID-19 given $200 credit for 'inconvenience,' he says
Tony Aldapa, who previously told Fox News that he feared he had contracted COVID-19 while performing CPR on a now-deceased United Airlines passenger, told TMZ he received a $200 voucher and a thank-you from an airline…
— Fox Travel News
American Airlines Boeing 787-9: A Full Cabin Tour
Simple Flying got a chance to tour an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Traditionally, the planes are used on the airline’s long-haul international network flying far and wide to…
— Simple Flying
Emirates airline offers COVID-19 vaccines to staff
Emirates airline on Monday started offering employees vaccinations against the COVID-19 disease with priority given to front-line workers such as cabin crew and…
— Reuters
Lodging
Hyatt hotels in America are renting rooms as day-use offices
Hyatt is rolling out a ‘work from hotel’ concept across hundreds of its properties in the US for as little as US$65 a day. Olivia Palamountain…
— Globetrender
11 Hotel Secrets from a Former Hotel Inspector
I worked as a hotel inspector and photographer for seven years at Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.com (a TripAdvisor company). Though it sounds like a made-up job for a protagonist in a rom-com, I can assure you that inspecting and photographing hotels was very much my real…
— Hospitality Net
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Other and Odd
The 9 Most Scenic Ferry Rides In Europe
Here is a selection of European ferry trips that take you from one country to the next, across various seas, along rivers, or simply from one end of a city to the other. Marvel at Istanbul, Santorini, the landmarks of London, and more from the sturdy deck of a local…
— Travel Awaits
Entertainment Industry Jobs No Longer Qualify for Travel Exemptions to Enter U.K.
Most entertainment industry jobs no longer qualify for exemption to COVID-19 rules, such as the need to self-isolate for 10 days, for those seeking to enter the…
— Variety
Today in History
Eastern Airlines Ceases Business
he 1980's were not kind to the legacy airlines. Deregulation brought onto the market a number of upstart airlines such as People Express. Legacy airlines like Eastern Airlines suddenly faced competition from the first wave of so-called "no-frills" carriers. Eastern was the largest employer in the Miami, Florida area and the company passed through a succession of managerial and financial…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Playing Tentatively is For Losers
 I’d like to share a “moment” I had last week while talking to a professor from Montclair State University. His name is Dr. Rob Gilbert, and he specializes in Sports Psychology. Our common thread is that we both graduated from the University of…
— Travel Research Online
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a new rule for flying into the US goes into effect. The CDC issued an order requiring all incoming passengers on flights to the United States to have been tested and shown negative for COVID-19.