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Destinations
Maui COVID-19 travel restrictions: What you need to know about requirements to visit this Hawaiian island
Keeping up with the ever-changing entry requirements for Hawaii hasn’t been easy during the pandemic. But that hasn’t deterred throngs of tourists from forging ahead with travel plans, especially to the island of…
— The Points Guy
25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
From the Bahamas to Thailand, here are 25 of the most beautiful beaches in the…
— Travel+Leisure
Travel restrictions — what countries you can visit this summer if you’re vaccinated
Travel restrictions are still in force due to Covid, but some countries are open to visitors. Here's where you can…
— Tom's Guide
Cruise
Cruise lines poised for rebound even with no word yet when US sailings will resume
It appears travelers are once again eager to take a cruise — and investors may be ready to hop aboard with…
— CNN
Royal Caribbean CEO Sees Signs 'That We Are Approaching The End' of Cruise Shutdown
oicing what many have been feeling for weeks, Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited’s chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain spoke frankly when addressing travel partners via video this week. “People are…
— Cruise Radio
How TUI Cruises has safely managed operations during the pandemic
TUI Cruises has carried more than 84,000 passengers with just four COVID cases handled without disruption, CEO Wybcke Meier in Seatrade Cruise Virtual…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
American Airlines' longest Hawaii flight just got a big schedule boost
The demand for Hawaii flights is seemingly at a pandemic-era high. Over the weekend, American Airlines extended the schedule for its Charlotte (CLT) to Honolulu (HNL) flight, giving flyers over three more months of daily, nonstop service on that…
— The Points Guy
Travel Ban Prompts Airlines To Halt Flights To Bangladesh
A travel ban has prompted airlines to cancel flights to Bangladesh. Some of the carriers impacted by the ban include Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Qatar Airways. Carriers from other nations will also be…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
These 7 Hotels Offer Fresh Views With Their New Rooftop Restaurants
From LA to London, these spots addressed pandemic restrictions by taking dining to new…
— Robb Report
Floating hotel concept creates its own electricity
This new concept from Turkish design team Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio may just blow all the others floating hotels out of the water in terms of eco…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Hawaii details plans for COVID-19 vaccine 'passport' for travelers
Hawaii Gov. David Ige's emergency proclamation revealed plans to allow COVID-19-vaccinated travelers to bypass mandatory quarantine upon…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Civil War Begins
The first shots of the civil war were fired on this day in 1861. Confederate batteries opened fire on the fort, located in Charleston harbor, South Carolina, for 34 straight hours. On April 13, Union…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
In Search Of the Magic Pill
 As a marketing specialist who has made his living sharing ideas, experiences, proven systems and “mistakes to avoid” since 1984, there are a couple of messages I feel stronger about than others.
The subject of today’s article sits right up there near the top. There is no magic bean, potion, solution, or remedy when it comes to growing and sustaining a business in today’s competitive environment. That is not to say that you can’t adopt a few best practices as your own. And there are a number of activities you can pursue that will silently sabotage your current…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
The New Experiences of Budapest
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Despite the challenging times, new hotels are opening up in Budapest. Join Hungarian Tourism Agency and our guest speakers to learn about some of the most unique and brand new hotels scheduled to be open—just at the right time to welcome guests when travel resumes. A great hotel to stay in is core to a great getaway, but we have some wonderful ideas on how to plan the program in Budapest and beyond. We are excited to introduce to you Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel; Kozmo Hotel Budapest, member of The Leading Hotels of the World; and Intercity Hotel Budapest, the first Deutche Hospitality brand in Budapest. Superior Travel DMC will share their favourite programs to include to your client’s itineraries to complete their stay in Hungary.
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Help Your Clients Hit the Road in Arizona by Planning their Next Road Trip with ATI
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join ATI and Arizona destinations Sedona, Flagstaff, and Salt River to learn what's new and how to easily book your customer's next Arizona road trip adventure on americantours.com
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Which vacation package is right for your client? An overview of Universal Orlando Resort’s Vacation Packages and Offers
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
With many different Universal packages and offers available, how do you decide which is the best for your clients? Join Cynthia Holmes as she reviews all of Universal Orlando Resort’s vacation packages and special offers you can book. TRO SOCIAL MEDIA ASSIST: As an added bonus, attend our webinar and get a package of 10 social media memes to use in your own promotions. You must attend in order to receive the memes.
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Enhanced Trip Cancellation Insurance to Travelers During the Pandemic
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Our mission at Trawick International is to research ground-breaking products and ideas which meet the needs of travelers everywhere. Trawick strives to offer plans that not only meet those needs but exceed the expectations of our clients. Over the past year, we launched our Safe Travels Explorer, Journey and Voyager plans that do not exclude losses because of COVID-19. We also offer the highly sought-after and rarely available Cancel for Any Reason benefit. We are proud to say that we are one of the few that provides this benefit on select plans and we have one of the highest reimbursement rates at 75%.
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