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Destinations
Israel to Welcome Vaccinated Travelers Starting May 23
The country will initially allow group tours in before eventually welcoming all individual…
— Travel+Leisure
Top 5 Beautiful U.S. Lakes To Visit This Summer
Everyone wants to spend time at the beach in the summertime. Many people associate beach vacations exclusively with the coast. But America’s lakes offer fantastic beachy…
— Travel Off Path
African Cities, Known for Their Vibrant Cultures, Will Be the Next Big Travel Destinations
The continent where life began is so much more diverse than many Westerners understand. Naledi K. Khabo, one of its foremost advocates, explains how travelers are beginning to see these ancient lands…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Where to travel in a camper van
From the beautiful coastline of Scotland to the vast wilds of Canada, these destinations are perfect for exploring by camper…
— Lonely Planet
The best of wine tourism within day-trip distance of London
While flights and borders are in a tricky state of limbo, why not treat yourself a wine-based holiday feeling without the need for…
— CityAM
Cruise
CDC Meets with Cruise Industry, White House as Calls for Restart Grow
The struggle between the CDC and the cruise industry continues, with the CDC doubling down on its guidance as more vocal calls for it to lift its long-standing Conditional Sail Order…
— CruiseCritic.com
This major cruise line just announced plans to restart with more than half its fleet
It looks like the comeback of cruising is kicking into high gear. One of the world’s biggest cruise lines, MSC Cruises, announced on Thursday it would resume operations with more than half its fleet over the next…
— The Points Guy
Residents in Alaska Looking to Limit Cruise Line Activity
Some residents in Juneau, Alaska are moving against cruises and want to put a limit on cruise ships that could impact on local…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Delta, American, United, and other major airlines signal rejection of new CDC guidance saying they should block middle seats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just reignited the debate on whether airlines should be blocking middle seats just as airlines thought it was…
— Business Insider
American Airlines ramps up domestic summer schedule to nearly pre-pandemic levels
American Airlines plans to grow its summer U.S. domestic capacity to more than 90% of 2019…
— CNBC
This Brand New Airline Is Celebrating Its Launch With $19 Flights on the West Coast
A brand new airline based in California has officially launched, and it's celebrating by offering a deep discount on…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
New Hyatt Regency hotel lined up for Uzbekistan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has teamed up with the likes of Metric Ventures and Valor Hospitality Partners ahead of the planned opening of Hyatt Regency Bukhara in…
— Top Hotel News
EDITION Opening 8 New Hotels By 2022
Marriott luxury brand EDITION plans to open eight new properties on three continents by 2022, nearly doubling the current…
— One Mile at a Time
Other and Odd
5 helpful tips for gay travel
When you have a gay dating partner that you want to travel with, you need to understand that the world around you is going to be a little different than it…
— Fingerlakes1.com
Will non-travel redemption options stick around on travel cards?
Here is what we think about the future of non-travel redemption…
— The Points Guy
What Is A Vaccine Passport, And Do You Need One To Travel?
One initiative getting a lot of attention is a vaccine passport. Some say it’s the ticket to post-pandemic normalcy; others say it’s a violation of…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The Debut of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's debut on April 15, 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended professional baseball's color barrier. During the early years following his debut, Robinson endured abuse at the hands of baseball players and fans alike. The scope of his accomplishments, however, won over even the most hardened…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
3 Steps to Avoid Losing your Facebook Analytics Data
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday April 15, 2021
Three months an d counting… that’s all the time you have left to grab your data from your Facebook Analytics account! Facebook is eliminating this tool!
Yikes! This announcement from Facebook comes as a surprise to most marketers. More surprisingly, there is no solid reasoning or explanation from Facebook. What’s the fix? Tune in to the video for more details and…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Sven Lindblad Steps Down, or Up
by David Cogswell
Thursday April 15, 2021
Lindblad Expedi tions made an announcement recently that company founder Sven-Olof Lindblad is stepping down from his role as CEO. To anyone who has observed Sven Lindblad for decades and seen his single-minded dedication to his work, the announcement may have been disorienting. Could Sven Lindblad actually be retiring?
The thought crossed my mind, but upon thinking about it, it was just inconceivable that Sven would be backing away from the work to which he has devoted his life. It is not hyperbole to say that, for Sven Lindblad, his work is not merely a job or a livelihood, or even just a business enterprise, it really is a…
— Travel Research Online
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