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Destinations
Where Can You Travel in Asia Right Now?
A recent spate of COVID-related lockdowns in Asia has limited your…
— LifeHacker
5 LGBTQ+ friendly destinations for the perfect Pride getaway
Travel is back, hot vaxx summer abounds, and it's Pride Month—seems like a great time to plan a…
— Chron
Hawaii Begins Easing Travel Restrictions
Following on from recent announcements, Hawaii has begun easing its restrictions, with plenty more change on the…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
8 Romantic Places to Travel After You Get Engaged, According to T+L's A-List Advisors
Why wait until the honeymoon to go on a big trip? Celebrate the next phase of your life in one of these romantic vacation…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters
The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems…
— BBC
MSC Launches Large Air Program for Passenger Sailings
MSC Cruises has announced that it has chartered the industry-largest air charter program for summer 2021 to make more ports of embarkation easily and…
— Cruise Industry News
CDC lowers warning level for cruise ships
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) lowered its warning for going on a cruise ship for the first time since the global health crisis…
— Royal Caribbean Blog
Transportation
Airlines, Banks And Other Companies Across The World Hit In The Latest Web Outage
Websites and mobile apps were disrupted in the second major tech outage this month affecting large corporations around the…
— NPR
Britain, pressed by airlines, may ease rules for vaccinated travellers
Britain is considering easing travel rules for double vaccinated people, a move that would placate airlines which have launched legal action against the government’s…
— Reuters
Southwest's 50% Off Sale Ends in Just Over 24 Hours
Southwest has announced a major sale with up to 50% off flights to celebrate its 50th…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Another Universal Hotel is opening!
Today, Universal’s Aventura Hotel officially welcomed back guests, marking the first time since the pandemic that all Universal Orlando Resort hotels are open and available to…
— The Kingdom Insider
AvGeek alert! You can soon sleep in a Boeing 727 at this aviation-themed hotel
A Boeing 727 in South Africa has been converted into a private VIP hotel suite that can accommodate up to six people. The aircraft will cater to AvGeeks or other travelers looking for a unique private…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Five Tips for Travel-related COVID Testing : Business Traveler USA
Test provider offers cheat sheet on testing options and tips to avoid getting stuck at the…
— Business Traveler
Low travel rates won't last long, agencies say
Cheap rates, flexible cancellation policies won't last long, travel agencies…
— toronto.com
Keep your toiletries secure with these top-rated travel pouches and containers
Packing is one of the more stressful parts of travel, but finding the right bag for your toiletries and makeup can make the process much…
— CNN
Today in History
The Statue of Liberty Arrives in NYC
The French frigate Isere steamed into New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. On board were 214 crates originating in France. Inside the crates were the 350 individual pieces that would be assembled to create the Statue of Liberty. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The copper clad statue was designed by…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
7 Steps to Scroll-Stopping Video Trailers
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday June 17, 2021
Remember the la st time you went to the movie theater and saw teaser trailers of all the upcoming movies? Such a great way to have a sneak peek and then make a date to see the movie.
The beauty of the movie makers’ marketing magic is that you get to see the most intriguing part—the hook. And then, you’re hooked! The movie theater is nearly guaranteed to sell more tickets. What if you could use this same genius marketing theory to attract more video views on your own Facebook business page? You know, create your own intriguing, gripping trailer. News flash: You can do this now!
With the most recent update in Facebook’s Creator Studio, you can choose a snippet of your video to…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Taste Hungary and Relax!
Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Hungary is no longer merely the country of goulash and paprika. Today, it offers an exciting fusion of authenticity and modernity, along with a distinctive variety of flavours. Thanks to this exceptional blend and unique ingredients excitingly fresh creations attract food enthusiasts from all over the world.
Did you know that there are 22 wine regions in Hungary? Even in international terms, Hungarian wine is extremely rich in grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking practices. We help you to discover your favourite wine region, producer and wine style! Our gastro and wine-tour experts from Taste Hungary and Wine a’More will help you organising thematic tours.
If you are well fed with quality meals, and wines you deserve a true relaxation. Hungary is a perfect place for relaxing and finding the harmony of body and soul in our unique wellness-facilities. For visitors, experiencing an historic, 19th century spa shouldn’t be missed. Not only do they offer a place for recreation, relaxation and rejuvenation, but most are located in magnificent buildings that are more than a hundred years old. But you can also enjoy the unique thermal water resource and spa facilities in many hotels that are built upon this infrastructure. On our webinar one of the guest speakers is the marketing and sales manager of the Ensana Hotel Group. The Ensana hotels offer a wide range of facilities in different spa cities in Hungary.
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Date Change: Stay Cool this Summer in West Hollywood & Santa Monica with AmericanTours (ATI)
Monday, June 28, 2021 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Summer in Southern California—there's no better time or place for your customers to enjoy their next post-Covid vacation! Start your planning now that California is almost back to being fully reopened. So much is new in the chic enclave of West Hollywood and the coastal hamlet of Santa Monica—both homes to the stars and to so many exciting activities and elegant accommodations. Find out what's changed in these world-class cities within a city from two destination experts. And learn how with ATI you can easily book Drive America vacation packages that include the very best experiences in these destinations or completely customize the package to your client's needs, all deeply discounted and fully commissionable.
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