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Destinations
Montenegro will be 'corona-safe' for summer tourist season, minister says
Montenegro’s new government aims to become a ‘corona-safe’ travel destination in time for the 2021 tourist season, according to the country’s new foreign minister, Djordje Radulovic. Montenegro shut its borders to tourists in March 2020 after its first case of COVID-19 was discovered, dealing a heavy blow to its economy. In May, Montenegro had zero registered…
— Euronews
The Borealis Basecamp Offers A Magical Experience With The Northern Lights
The Borealis Basecamp gives you amazing views of the Aurora Borealis in the comfort of a remote yet luxurious setting. Marvel at the beauty of these lights from clear skies. The camp sits just 25 miles outside…
— Men's Gear
On Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, A Thoughtful Approach to Tourism Is Emerging
It was a hot, bright afternoon in the Place Where the Sky Is Born. This is one of several translations of the Maya phrase Sian Ka'an, the name for a 1,080-square-mile biosphere reserve on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán…
— Conde Nast Traveler
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Tours and Activities
From sofa to safari: the rise of virtual travel
Summer holidays are off - but VR travel will set you free. From exploring Machu Picchu to going elephant spotting. Rosie Fitzmaurice has a virtual…
— Evening Standard
Cruise
Why one small cruise line is growing its fleet even as others cut back
Not every cruise line is cutting back on its fleet in a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Upscale cruise line Azamara on Monday bucked the downsizing trend in a big way by announcing it would grow its capacity by 33% over the coming year with the addition of a fourth…
— The Points Guy
President Biden Reiterates Support for the Jones Act, Potentially Impacting Cruises
In a move that potentially impacts both mainstream cruise lines with foreign workers and small cruise lines with American crew, President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his strong support for the century-old Jones…
— CruiseCritic.com
Celebrity cruise ships will sail at about half capacity when they restart and increase capacity every month
How limited will the capacity of cruise ships when they restart? Celebrity Cruises shared insight into their plan. During a webinar with travel agents, Celebrity Cruises Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support & Service Dondra Ritzenthaler answered a question about the plans for limiting capacity of…
— Cruise Blog
Transportation
Ex-United CFO Files Trademark For 'AVELO AIRLINES' Start Up
Former Allegiant Airlines Air President and later United Airlines CFO Andrew Levy has filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to patent his new Houston Air Holdings airline AVELO AIRLINES. The registration of AVELO AIRLINES includes not only the name and company…
— Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines bans emotional support animals on flights, only trained dogs allowed
Southwest Airlines has made the decision to no longer allow emotional support animals on their flights following a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) last month to revise the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)…
— ABC News
United Airlines launches 'Travel-Ready' tool to help passengers schedule COVID tests, upload results
Using a new tool included with the United Airlines app, international passengers will be able to schedule a COVID-19 test at one of more than 15,000 testing sites…
— Fox Travel News
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Lodging
Mexico and Caribbean beach resorts offer Covid tests for new U.S. travel requirements
Margarita? Beach lounger? Nasal swab? Beach resorts and small hotels alike throughout Mexico and the Caribbean are racing to ensure guests have access to Covid tests as new travel requirements take…
— CNBC
Airport arrivals 'face £1,500 hotel bill' under incoming England COVID quarantine rules
International travellers arriving in England from a number of countries face a £1,500 hotel bill under incoming quarantine rules, it has been reported. Passengers landing from countries where new coronavirus variants have been discovered are set to be made to quarantine in hotels, the government is…
— Yahoo! Sports
Other and Odd
10 Mistakes to Avoid While Traveling Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You've heard it a hundred different ways: 2020 was a major bummer for passport-toting travelers all over the world. To put a number on it, international tourist arrivals were down an average of more than 70% worldwide last…
— Travel+Leisure
New Travel Restrictions for U.S.-Bound Passengers Go Into Effect Tuesday
New pandemic rules will take effect for air travelers starting Tuesday. Anyone coming into the United States from overseas will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding the plane. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 test must be taken within 72 hours or three…
— NBC 5
Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation
Let’s plan to do things we didn’t all get to do last year. Let’s plan to travel, enjoy a change of pace and scenery, find new experiences around our great country, and reunite with family and friends. National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is January 26—the day set aside each year to encourage…
— AFAR Media
Today in History
The Republic of India
On January 26, 1950, the Indian constitution took effect, making the Republic of India the world's most populous democracy. Mahatma Gandhi's struggles to win Indian Independence bore fruit in what he called the "noblest act of the British nation." Its first leader, Jawaharlal Nehru, was a follower of Ghandi…
— Travel Research Online
Taking Control
Getting out Ahead of the Curve
by Richard D'Ambrosio
Tuesday January 26, 2021
We’ve gotten  through the Inauguration of President Joseph Biden. The new administration is trying to take a national approach on both the distribution of Coronavirus vaccines and increasing travel safety by imposing mask mandates for air travel.
At the same time, experts are predicting new COVID-19 cases could be peaking in the next few weeks—although hospitalizations and deaths will lag for a few weeks after that due to the nature of the disease.
What this means for travel advisors is that the resilient desire by Americans to travel could see a boost by the end of…
— Travel Research Online
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