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Destinations
6 Destinations in Japan Where the Locals Love to Go
Get off the tourist track and delve a little deeper into Japan with these local-loved spots throughout the…
— Travel+Leisure
US extends Covid-19 travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico
The United States has extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico until July 21, according to a tweet from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on…
— CNN
Hawaii Travel Update: Pre-Test, Vaccine Proof No Longer Required For Interisland Travel
Island-hopping in Hawaii just got a lot easier - and less…
— Forbes
Cruise
A judge ruled that Florida would be harmed by the CDC stopping most cruise ships from sailing
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's conditional sailing orders on the cruise industry "likely constitutes an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power to…
— CNN
Here Are All The Princess Ships Set to Cruise in the U.S.
After confirming its service resumption in Alaska, Princess Cruises has announced its intent to return to service in other U.S. ports, sailing from…
— Cruise Industry News
Viking Prepares to Launch More Summer Mediterranean Cruises
Viking has announced new details on its upcoming Welcome Back voyages in the Mediterranean starting this…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
As Europe cracks the door open to visitors, airlines pounce with new trans-Atlantic flights
Airlines are having to think fast as international destinations reopen after more than a year of pandemic…
— CNBC
Flight passengers are getting heavier and airlines are setting new weight rules — but they won't start weighing passengers, industry experts say
The FAA said weighing passengers was "an option" for airlines, but experts said most companies would use other methods for their safety…
— Business Insider
American Airlines canceling hundreds of flights through mid-July
American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights for at least the next few weeks as a combination of factors threaten regular business…
— The Hill
Lodging
8 hotel-rafts on a lake in belgium will revive your childhood dreams
‘vlotkamp‘, dutch for ‘raftcamping’ is a small pop-up hotel by tobias knockaert & kika merlin on a lake in flanders, belgium. it features 8 rafts, only accessible by…
— Design Boom
Business travel likely to resume in the fall, Hyatt Hotels CEO says
The hotel and cruise industries are starting to see signs of recovery, according to the CEOs of Hyatt Hotels and Carnival…
— CNBC
Disney’s Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel opens at Disneyland Paris
Here's what you can expect from the 561-room…
— The National
Other and Odd
As vacations resume, here's why you might want to hire a travel advisor
After months of struggle and setbacks, a potential silver lining has emerged: Travel advisors’ effective advocacy for clients stranded or stymied during the global lockdown has now become perhaps their strongest selling…
— CNBC
Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go |
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
— NewsChannel 3-12
Italy Drops All Restrictions For Vaccinated U.S. And Canadian Travelers
Italy has completely removed its mandatory self isolation for Americans and Canadians arriving in Italy from June…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Japanese Attack Fort Stevens, Oregon
On June 21, 1942, a federal fortification at the mouth of the Columbia river in Oregon became the only military installation in the continental US to be attacked by the Japanese during World War II. A Japanese submarine…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Announces Sizzling Summer Sale on Tours in the United States, Europe and Central America
Pawtucket, RI (June 21, 2021) –Collette, global tour operator, is kicking off the official start to summer with a sizzling sale on future travel throughout the United States, Europe, and Central America. Guests can book now to save on select destinations around the world for travel July 1, 2021-March 31, 2022. The sale ends on June 30, 2021. Guests can book confidently knowing that Collette’s Travel Protection Plan allows for cancellation for ANY reason up to 24…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Are You Using Today’s Tech to its Fullest?
by John Frenaye
Monday June 21, 2021
Technology has  empowered customers in ways we never would have imagined ten years ago. Heck, we probably could not have imagined it last week. With the touch of a few buttons, customers can have all the information they want at their fingertips and often “know” more than we might about a particular destination—and that’s alright.
Also, they also can decimate a business with a few taps on their phone with a negative review, or worse. This scenario is even harsher for smaller agencies with fewer reviews—the negative ones will stand out!
Keeping up with technology isn’t easy. As a business owner, you need to think about not only managing your reputation but how to get the attention of potential clients and keep them interested enough to make them…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
The Psychology of Closing the Sale
by Richard Earls
Monday June 21, 2021
You must have d one something right. Your marketing must be working. The prospective client called and asked to meet with you. You chose a great meeting location, maybe your agency office, maybe a coffee shop. You dressed the part, you rehearsed the meeting and prepared well. You made a terrific presentation. Now it's time to ask for the prospective client's business. You can feel the tension. Why is closing so difficult?
Because we make it difficult. Is there any possibility shifting from a transactional model to a relationship/consulting model will remove some of the pressure of "the…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
I Don’t Like Everybody
 When I mention this in my live programs, I usually get more than a few giggles in disbelief. I then tell the audience: “I mean it. I don’t like a lot of people. Who said that I have to ‘like’ everybody? The word ‘people’ is too general for me to rubber-stamp my affection toward anybody and everybody who can fog a mirror.”
Like in my live programs, I think it is time to hear my rationale.
The secret is not to like everybody, but to like the people you like. And then, be willing and eager to do everything within your power to service these people. No rules. No exceptions. No excuses. Not when you just feel like it. All the…
— 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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