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Destinations
Is Croatia Europe's new digital nomad destination?
Once one of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, Croatia relies on digital nomads to dynamically contribute to the nation’s economy and reboost its pandemic-hit travel…
— EuroNews
Everything That Makes Chicago a Great Summer Destination for LGBTQ Travelers
Museums, theater, and tons of Pride events make the city a must-stop for queer…
— Thrillist
Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban For U.S. Tourists
Saudi Arabia has opened its borders to international travellers, including citizens of the US, UK, Germany, the UAE, and…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
7 Roman Ruins To Explore Outside Of Italy
France, England, Croatia, and Turkey are just a few of the other places you can find outstanding examples of Roman history and…
— TravelAwaits
The 5 Best Reefs to Explore Around the Globe, According to Professional Divers
These are the best reefs to explore around the world, according to the Professional Association of Diving…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line announces new test cruises
Disney Cruise Line has received approval to start test cruises at the end of this month. Thomas Mazloum, President, Disney Signature Experiences, shared an update with the news that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…
— Cruise Blog
This giant new cruise ship will have 22 decks, 6 pools and a record-breaking slide
It won’t be quite the world’s biggest cruise ship. But it’ll be close. MSC Cruises on Monday said the massive new vessel it has on order for…
— The Points Guy
Carnival Cruise Line's Latest Ship Health Protocols
Carnival Cruise Line is currently working with the CDC so a few of their cruise ships can resume cruises next month and sail to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Senators criticize U.S. airlines over voucher expiration dates
Two senators on Monday criticized seven major U.S. airlines for failing to make all pandemic-related flight credits valid indefinitely and vowed to pursue legislative or regulatory actions in…
— Reuters
Memorial Day Holiday Leads To Two Days Topping 1.9m Passengers
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend over in the United States, the symbolic threshold of two million…
— Simple Flying
EU travel rules are 'incredibly over-politicized', Wizz Air CEO says
The coordination of travel rules in the European Union has become a politicized process and the rules remain “unpredictable,” the CEO of Wizz Air said as the airline experiences “huge”…
— CNBC
Lodging
The First Hotel on NYC's Roosevelt Island Is Now Open
On June 1, the Graduate Roosevelt Island opened its doors and is now ready for guests to come to explore what the charming island has to…
— Travel+Leisure
Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay
To experience the British Virgin Islands like a local, stay at one of these 10 top-rated and well-located BVI hotels and resorts that capture the spirit of the…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
CNET's ultimate travel photography kit guide: Cameras, tripods and more
Hoping to capture the world now travel is opening up? Make sure you take the right…
— CNET
9 Travel Products Flight Attendants Always Pack
We asked flight attendants from around the world to share their must-have travel gear, from comfortable shoes to on-the-go beauty…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Queen Elizabeth II Crowned
On this day in 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held, having been delayed almost a year since her ascension to Queen to properly mourn her father, King George VI. She was 26 years old. Her coronation ceremony was the first to be broadcast on television, at Elizabeth's insistence (her prime minister, Winston Churchill, thought it…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Host Agency Reviews Launches the 2021 Travel Agent Survey
Minneapolis, June 1st, 2021 – For the first year ever, Host Agency Reviews (HAR) is combining its annual travel agent fee survey and income survey into a single survey. HAR’s Travel Agent Survey launched today and will provide critical data on independent travel agent income, fees, and demographics.
Unique to this year, HAR’s survey will also document COVID’s impact on travel agents in 2020. HAR’s critical data offer suppliers a better understanding of the travel agent distribution channel, help travel advisors benchmark their own progress, and support lobbying efforts on behalf of the travel agent…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Let’s Give Airline Passengers a Chance to Fly Without Masks
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday June 02, 2021
The tipping poi nt for the cruise industry occurred last month when the CDC permitted cruise ships to sail, provided that 95% of the passengers and 98% of the crew were fully vaccinated. Since that time, cruise bookings have skyrocketed, and deep discount pricing is becoming increasingly rare. The CDC has also given cruise lines more freedom to determine the masking and social distancing safeguards that they will require onboard, if everyone is vaccinated.
Airline passengers deserve the same privileges. They could get them if airlines were permitted by the CDC and FAA to declare some flights “Vaccinated Passengers Only” (VPO). On the VPO flights, airlines would determine the masking and social distancing safeguards that govern the flights. The only unvaxed passengers that would be permitted on…
— Travel Research Online
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