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Destinations
Skiing in the pandemic: Here's what a Colorado ski trip is like right now
USA TODAY Network writer David McKay Wilson headed to Breckenridge in Colorado for a much-needed week of skiing during the COVID-19…
— USA Today
Several US States Lifting Restrictions - What Travelers Need To Know
Whilst many states have recently loosened their dining restrictions, the threat of virus variants looms…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Here's Where to Drink the Best Natural Wine in France's Loire Valley
On my last trip to France's Loire Valley, back in March 2019, I did something I'd never done before: I visited several châteaux. The statement sounds ridiculous because castles are as common in the region as grains of sand on a beach—it's hard to not stay in…
— Travel+Leisure
Tips For Viewing The Northern Lights In Iceland
In the right season and at the right time of evening, you have a wonderful chance to see the northern lights in Iceland, especially with these pro…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Not to Cancel Any Canada and Alaska Cruises
Royal Caribbean will not cancel any cruises from or to Canada including to Alaska sailings. Looks at alternative…
— Cruise Hive
New Ship Preview: Holland America's Rotterdam
The Rotterdam will be the seventh ship in the history of the Holland America fleet to carry this name. The ship was originally named the Ryndam but…
— Cruise Industry News
Military Discount Cruises and Veteran Cruise Deals
An overview of which cruise lines provide military discounts and benefits, and what each line requires as proof of…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
CDC is not recommending a Covid-19 test requirement before domestic travel
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not recommending a Covid-19 testing requirement before domestic air travel, the CDC tells…
— CNN
Airline Vaccinations: Which Airlines Have Or Will Vaccinate Their Employees?
As vaccinations rollout in dozens of countries, many airlines and governments are keen to have their crew vaccinated first. Airline crew are not only at a high risk of contracting COVID-19 but their frequent contact with hundreds of passengers can allow them to potentially spread the…
— Simple Flying
United Airlines Expands Hawaii Options With Three New Routes
United Airlines has announced new flights from the United States mainland to the Hawaiian Islands. The airline will add three new routes, including two completely new routes that have not been previously operated by another airline. The additional flights to Hawaii continue the industry-wide trend of expanding…
— AirlineGeeks.com
Lodging
UK opens quarantine hotels, pushes on with vaccine drive
Britain's newly established quarantine hotels have received their first guests as the government tries to prevent new variants of the coronavirus derailing its fast-moving vaccination…
— ABC News
7 Most Romantic Hotels In The World
If love is in the air, then it’s time to plan a romantic getaway. Depending on interests, romance may look a little different to each of us. While some consider a romantic hotel as one located in the most breathtaking of locales, others get excited over the prospect of a fine candlelit…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
How Will Americans Travel in 2021?
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, Americans are feeling hopeful about travel and taking much-needed vacations in 2021, but will vacations bounce back this year? We surveyed Americans to find out if they plan to travel this year and, if so, what their travel itineraries, budgets and accommodations look like for…
— IPX
World Travel & Tourism Council to hold its Global Summit in April 2021
The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April - one month later than the originally planned…
— Hospitality Net
Today in History
Remember the Maine!
William Randolph Hearst, the notorious newspaper baron, needed a war. His paper, the New York Journal, was in a pitched circulation battle with other newspapers. When the USS Maine exploded at anchor in the harbor in Havana, Cuba, Hearst saw his opportunity.
Tensions were high between the United States and Spain. President William McKinley had ordered the ship there to protect American and national interests…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Are You Ready for the Year of Love
by John Frenaye
Monday February 15, 2021
It’s Valentin e’s Day and love is in the air. In our business, you might not think it is terribly loving right now; but hold on, I have good news for you. 2021 and beyond is setting up to be not only the Year of the Ox (for you Lunar calendar people), but the Year of Love! Well, perhaps not “love” but one of relationships.
For travel, the past 90-days has been, shall we say…. challenging. Insurrections, Federal assistance grants, more potential Federal assistance, layoffs, new rules, a vaccine arrival, and questions about when travel might be able to truly re-commence. Despite the turmoil, there are some positive signs ahead; but you need to read them, and prepare!
Clients Will Love…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
The Learning Curve
by Richard Earls
Monday February 15, 2021
While working w ith some travel professionals on the topic of “Expanding Your Digital Footprint” my research revealed a rather surprising weak spot. Most of the travel professionals were eager to know the best practices in social media, search engines, websites, newsletters and blogging. But many also quickly confessed to a deficiency of fundamental knowledge on how to get started. A general understanding of social media marketing, blogging, websites and reputation maintenance is present, but the actual mechanics of each sometimes seems elusive.
It is not hard to understand why many travel professionals have problems with digital marketing. Most often, it is the technology we find daunting. Our passions run to the travel experience, not technology and marketing. To become really…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Who’s Next?
 There is one thing that travel entrepreneurs can never lose sight of: what is true today may, not be true tomorrow. If this past year has not delivered that message to you in spades, then I do not think you have been paying attention. But yesterday’s news is just that… yesterday’s news. How you choose to spend your time today will largely determine the size of your smile tomorrow.
There is another fact we all can agree with, and that is there is not a shortage of “advice” coming from the mouths, offices, and websites of industry gurus.
If there was a single word however, that I would recommend as your next tattoo, it would be the word “prospecting.” (It certainly would initiate some very interesting questions,…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Universal Orlando Resort’s MARDI GRAS 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Mardi Gras served up a whole new way! Join Cynthia Holmes to learn all about Universal Orlando Resort’s new Mardi Gras event and what’s changed this year. She’ll also be covering what new amazing promotions we have running that your clients can take advantage of, and more!
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