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Destinations
Where and when can Americans travel abroad?
International travel is back on the agenda this summer for millions of Americans who are fully vaccinated, but with some countries already open to U.S. travelers — and many still not — it is challenging to figure out when and where to…
— NBC
France set to welcome back vaccinated Americans with negative PCR test beginning June 9
Vaccinated Americans can return to France June 9 but will need a negative test result along with their vaccine certificate, as will unvaccinated…
— USA Today
Best places to visit in Italy
Home to some of the greatest artworks, historical monuments and food on the planet, Italy inspires like no other. Here are the country's must-visit…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
7 Bucket List Destinations for Blues Lovers
From the obvious to off the beaten path, these cities are full of excellent blues joints and hosts to the history of the art…
— Rolling Stone
Cruise
Big-ship cruising finally restarts this weekend in the Caribbean — here’s what you need to know
Get ready for a celebration in the cruise world this weekend. The long-awaited comeback of big-ship cruising in North America is, finally, at…
— The Points Guy
The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond
Whether it's sailing around Norway's fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at…
— AFAR
Demand for smaller, lesser-known ports a 'silver lining of COVID’
Wallem Ship Agency MD Dickson Chin says new and lesser-known destinations are needed to restore the confidence of cruise passengers in the…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
United Airlines Returns To South Africa From New York
United Airlines has returned to South Africa with its direct service from New York to Johannesburg. Flight UAL188 from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) departed last…
— Simple Flying
United Airlines plans to bring back supersonic flights
Want to fly from New York to London in less than four hours? United Airlines travelers may be able to do so by 2029 with the company's purchase of 14 supersonic…
— CBS News
The EU Bans Belarus Airlines And Reroutes Flights Around Its Airspace
The move, affecting about 400 flights per day, is a reaction to the shocking arrest of a journalist last month after Belarusian officials forced his plane Greece-to-Lithuania flight to land in…
— NPR
Lodging
5 New Hotel Openings to Look Forward To — Beach, Mountain, and Buzzy City Spots
From oceanfront paradises to wilderness retreats and buzzy cities, these are five new hotel openings around the world to look forward…
— Paper City Magazine
This Hotel Credit Card Welcome Bonus Is One of the Highest We've Ever Seen
Cash in the six-figure bonus for reward nights at hotels in Bali, London, Hong Kong, and…
— Yahoo! Finance
Other and Odd
A Diabetic's Tips For Traveling With Diabetes
Traveling with diabetes can still be fun. Everyone's diabetic journey is different, but these are some tips that have helped…
— TravelAwaits
Well-Traveled Vogue Editors Share Packing Tips, Tricks, and Essentials
After a year or so of limited-to-no travel, chances are, you might feel a tad rusty when it comes to your routines and packing strategies. Whether it’s remembering how to go through airport security or prepping for a weekend road…
— Vogue
Today in History
Congress Passes the 19th Amendment
On this day in 1919, the United States Senate passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting government from denying any citizen the right to vote because of that citizen's sex and thus granting suffrage to women - the right to vote.…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Lindblad Expeditions Will Return To Iceland In July
Lindblad Expedi tions has announced it will be reactivating National Geographic Explorer for a series of voyages in Iceland this summer. Plans call for the 148-guest polar vessel to explore the mythical land of the midnight sun on two alternating itineraries, Wild Island Escape and The Circumnavigation of Iceland. On both expeditions, guests will discover why Iceland is known as the “land of fire and ice” as they journey through the country’s fjords, tundra, waterfalls, and geothermal hot…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
On Business Strategies, PPP, and Legislative Day: With Alex Sharpe and Jackie Friedman
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday June 03, 2021
ASTA’s annual Legislative Day brought a crowd of travel advisors and consortium executives to Washington to talk travel industry issues and concerns. I caught up with two of my favorite people, Alex Sharpe, president and CEO of Signature Travel Network, and Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion LLC, following their press conference there to talk about some of the biggest concerns of travel advisors.
Here’s what they said:
What advice do you have for travel advisors who are suddenly swamped with work, booking, and rebooking—over and over again? What smart strategies and changes in business models are you seeing them come up…
— Travel Research Online
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