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Destinations
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Acapulco in 2021
Top Reasons to visit the majestic Acapulco Bay, in 2021. See this list of activities before booking your next trip to…
— Travel Off Path
Polish Tourism Experiences ‘Real Explosion in Interest’ With 32% Increase Compared to 2020
Travel agencies in Poland are reporting a rapid increase in interest in international tourism, Rzeczpospolita, a Polish newspaper,…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Phuket to Waive Quarantine for Vaccinated Tourists From July
Thailand has finalized its plan to reopen Phuket on July 1, the so-called Phuket Sandbox, which will allow fully vaccinated tourists from countries such as Germany, the U.K. and U.S. to visit the island without having to…
— Bloomberg
Cruise
CDC eases warning for cruises, recommends only fully vaccinated travel
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eased its warnings for cruises by a notch from the highest level that led to a sailing hiatus, and recommended only fully vaccinated people take trips when sailings resume from U.S. ports in a few…
— Reuters
Unvaccinated on MSC's US cruises must buy insurance, 'bubble' tours
Travelers not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to buy insurance and, to go ashore, 'bubble' excursions, MSC Cruises said in opening sales for US-based ships. Testing at embarkation and masks indoors will be required of all…
— Seatrade Cruise News
30 Cruise Secrets Only Insiders Know
A cruise can be a great option for frugal vacationers. Not only can cruisers sail to exotic locales, sampling the culture and cuisine, but they can also enjoy a wide array of onboard activities,…
— Yahoo!
Transportation
Southwest Airlines, which gave us everything from hot pants to 'Wanna Get Away' fares, turns 50 today
Yet now, 50 years later, as Southwest and other airlines recover from the worst crisis in the history of commercial aviation, the impact of the once-upstart carrier is reflected every…
— The Points Guy
Airline screenings surpass 2 million, the highest level since the pandemic began: TSA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sunday screened more than 2 million travelers at airports - the highest number since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March…
— Fox Travel News
The EU Relaxes Air Travel Guidelines For Vaccinated Passengers
The EU has released a new version of the Aviation Health Safety Protocol, which advises relaxing travel restrictions for vaccinated and recovered passengers. The new guidelines recommend exemption from testing and quarantine for those fully…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Travel app offers skittish vacationers 60-day freeze on hotel rates
Hopper rolled out its “Price Freeze for Hotels” feature. The app now lets users lock in the best rate at a specific hotel for up to 60…
— CNBC
'Supporting sustainability:' Hotel group goes vegetarian for 365 days
Hong Kong-based Ovolo Group switched all of its hotels and restaurants to go vegetarian for 365…
— USA Today
This Dark Sky Resort in Arizona Offers In-room Telescopes and Guided Stargazing
The Adero Scottsdale, located in the Sonoran Desert, has the distinction of being the only Autograph Collection destination inside a certified Dark Sky Community, meaning it's a prime location for stargazing all year…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Travelers care deeply about sustainability - until it inconveniences them
Surveys indicate a silver lining to the pandemic is a heightened commitment to “sustainable” travel by consumers. But as vaccinations lift travel prospects, hopes for a “green” recovery may have been…
— CNBC
Top 5 Things To Do On Long Haul Flights And What To Avoid
Five important things to do on your long international flight, and two things to avoid at all…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Their Finest Hour
On June 18, 1940, Sir Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons. Only slightly more than a month earlier, he had become Prime Minister of Britain. It was the first year of World War II. The Battle of France waged on, and it was a certainty that Germany would capture the French nation. Churchill’s speech rallied the…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Internova Aims Ad Campaign at Consumers Who Don’t Use a Travel Advisor
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 18, 2021
“Go Human. Bo ok Human,” say the ads running this week in New York and Los Angeles, on Instagram, Facebook, Google and YouTube. “If machines can’t dream, how will they plan your dream vacation?”
“Don’t let an algorithm plan your vacation,” say others. And for the business traveler or family caught in a Covid spike, “0% of bots understand the pressure of making the last flight out.”
They’re all part of Internova Travel Group’s first-ever consumer advertising campaign, aimed not—as is usually the case—at its existing customers, but instead at the broad swath of consumers who do not use a travel advisor at all. The goal is “to make people fall in love with the idea of booking travel with…
— 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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arted river cruising, I found it difficult to choose which river, which river cruise company and which ship. Hopefully, these tips will make it easier for you to navigate the wonderful world of river…