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Destinations
As tourism picks up again, Maldives steps up efforts to diversify its faltering economy
Maldives is working to expand its fisheries and agriculture sectors, according to President Ibrahim Mohamed…
— CNBC
'We Are A Very Safe Destination': Vacationers Flocking To U.S. Virgin Islands
You still can’t take a luxury cruise line to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you can fly and tourism is turning around, even with the cruise ship business dead in the water for…
— CBS 4 Miami
Tours and Activities
10 virtual tours of spectacular buildings around the world
Mughal palaces, Egyptian tombs and modernist masterpieces can be experienced in VR tours that depart from your…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Royal Caribbean will be 'first' to offer 'fully vaccinated' cruise with sailings starting in Israel
Royal Caribbean's newest ship "Odyssey of the Seas" is set to debut in May with departures from Israel with all passengers and crew over the age of 16 vaccinated. "In conjunction with Israel’s health and tourism authorities, Royal Caribbean will be the first to offer fully vaccinated…
— USA Today
Carnival Cruise extends pause through May 2021
Carnival Cruise Line announced on Monday it will continue to pause in operations from U. S. ports through May 31, 2021. The company says it has notified booked guests and travel…
— ABC 4 News
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Is Giving Passengers Free Land Excursions Before and After Their Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering guests free two and three-night vacation packages before and after their cruise on sailings between October 2021 and March…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Opinion: A shortage of pilots could keep the airlines from making a real comeback
An important question facing the airline industry is not whether it will face a pilot shortage, but when it will…
— CNN
American Airlines Streamlining Baggage Allowance Policies
American Airlines announced it would start aligning its baggage allowance policies to offer travelers a more consistent and transparent booking experience. As part of the changes that went into effect in late February, Premium Economy tickets will now include two free checked…
— Aviation Pros
U.S. budget airlines plot pandemic breakthrough
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the global travel landscape and U.S. no-frills carriers are pouncing. As legacy airlines shrink to contain costs, budget carriers Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Travel and privately-owned Frontier Airlines are resuming pilot…
— Yahoo! Finance
Lodging
The 9 best hotels in Denver, whether you're on a budget, seeking out luxury, or want to bring your pets
Denver is a year-round getaway, offering world-class restaurants, museums, and easy access to the outdoors. Here are the best Denver hotels in…
— Business Insider
Several Hawaii hotels among best in the world, according to Travel + Leisure
Seven Hawaii hotels have landed on Travel + Leisure’s list of the top 500 properties from around the world. Featured in the magazine’s March 2021 issue, the list recognizes resorts and hotels in eight global geographic regions based on a reader survey conducted last…
— Pacific Business News
Other and Odd
Early signs of life in travel industry as COVID-19 vaccines revive Americans' wanderlust
The beaten down travel industry is showing signs of life as coronavirus vaccines allow homebound Americans to start thinking of hopping a…
— CBS News
EU Commission to Propose Vaccine Passports for Travel in Europe
The European Union’s executive arm said Monday it will propose rules for a passport to allow those who have been vaccinated or recently tested for COVID-19 to travel for work or tourism throughout the…
— Voice of America
Return of business travel, sustainable fuels expected in aviation's future
International business travel is not expected to remain permanently depressed, though it will likely recover from the coronavirus pandemic at a slower rate than leisure travel, United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said on Monday during CERAWeek by IHS…
— Reuters
Today in History
The Birth of Dr. Seuss
On this day in 1904, Theodor Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. By the time of his death 87 years later in 1997, he had written 40 books selling more than 200 million copies. His pen name "Dr. Seuss" was derived from his mother's maiden name. His first best seller The Cat in the Hat, was published in 1957 as an exercise in teaching children 250 new vocabulary words. It is said that the rhythm that infused his…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute fortifies its Board with Three New Directors
FRAMINGHAM, MA, March 1, 2021 – The Travel Institute announces three new directors have joined its Board of Directors. New directors include: Rick Meadows, CTC, recently retired president of Seabourn and long-term Carnival Corporation executive; Anita Pagliasso, vice president of industry relations for KHM Travel Group; and Jennifer Simmons, president, Marketexture, Inc.
“These three individuals are a perfect match with The Travel Institute’s tradition of strong and skilled board leadership. And, in keeping with the founders’ early vision, they are also continuing the board’s history of bringing diverse perspectives together to further The Travel Institute’s mission in…
— Travel Research Online
Taking Control
What’s Happened to Travel Insurance During Covid?
by Richard D'Ambrosio
Tuesday March 02, 2021
For years, trav el advisors have told me that, after asking a client for their vacation budget, offering travel insurance is the second most difficult conversation that they have with their customers.
“I don’t want to remind them that something could go wrong just when they’re getting excited about going somewhere,” is the oft-spoken explanation that I hear from even experienced advisors.
“Insurance is so complicated. It’s regulated and I could get into trouble for saying the wrong thing. I don’t know that I’m expert enough to even start the…
— Travel Research Online
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