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Destinations
British PM suggests unrestricted travel for the fully vaccinated is coming soon
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hinted on Thursday that the UK was close to permitting unrestricted travel abroad for fully vaccinated people, in what would be a huge boost for airlines and holiday companies brought to their knees by…
— Reuters
The 27 Cheapest Places To Travel This Summer (The Locations Will Surprise You)
Looking for the best cheap travel this summer? We've got the scoop on where to go and how to…
— Forbes
A Guide to Australia Travel Restrictions and Other Regions in Oceania
Here's what to know about New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Bora Bora, and Australia travel restrictions this…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
10 best summer destinations in Japan
Embrace the warm weather at these gorgeous beaches, islands and mountain retreats from Okinawa to…
— TimeOut
9 Honeymoon Destinations That LGBTQIA+ Travelers Will Love
If you're a queer couple on the hunt for an inclusive honeymoon destination, these unexpected spots will guarantee the most welcoming…
— BRIDES
Cruise
Celebrity Cruises drops requirement for passengers to show proof of COVID vaccine for Florida cruises
Celebrity Cruises has adjusted its COVID vaccine requirement for Florida cruises. Passengers will no longer be required to show proof of…
— USA Today
Disney Cruise Line Announces Halloween and Christmas Cruises for 2022
Disney Cruise Line is looking ahead to next year's Halloween and Christmas sailings with magical…
— Travel+Leisure
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Sailings on 5 Additional Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced cancellations through November and January for five of its…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
New Southwest CEO on bag fees, change fees, assigned seats: 'It's not like we are changing the DNA of the company'
Bob Jordan, a longtime Southwest Airlines executive set to become CEO in February, said he doesn't plan to change the company's…
— USA Today
Frontier Airlines to rescind COVID-19 recovery fee it charged customers
Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it will cancel a fee it recently began charging customers in an effort to "offset added costs" related to the COVID-19…
— FOX Business
How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from COVID
How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from…
— Euronews
Lodging
Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel
The world's highest luxury hotel, boasting a restaurant on the 120th floor and 24-hour personal butler service, has opened in…
— France 24
'Hotels on rails': Plans for new network of European sleeper trains unveiled
Just a few years ago, it looked as though European sleeper trains were on their way to becoming a thing of the past as services were continually cut…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Asia may be first in, last out of the Covid pandemic, says travel services firm
Asia will likely be last out of the pandemic because of low vaccination rates, said Todd Handcock of Collinson Group, a travel services…
— CNBC
How payments could trigger a resurgence for the travel industry
Airlines have had to find new ways to stimulate growth, and harnessing digital payments for travel purposes could be one of those…
— TechHQ
Non-essential travel restrictions between US, Mexico and Canada extended through July 21
The U.S., Mexico and Canada have extended non-essential land travel restrictions through July 21, the Department of Homeland Security announced Sunday on…
— WGNTV
Today in History
Dancing Mania Breaks Out in Germany
On this day in 1374, a severe outbreak of "dancing mania", also known as "St. John's Dance" or "dancing plague", occurred in Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany. This particular outbreak soon spread across the European continent, as far as Italy, Luxembourg and France.
Dancing mania involves men and women breaking into…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Learning Journeys: Building Blocks of the New World
by David Cogswell
Thursday June 24, 2021
Everything is o pening, almost all at once. I see flashy banners on restaurants saying, “We are open!”--which didn’t used to be a big thing. Now it’s huge. It’s great news. The great pleasure of being able to get out among people again is gushing out all over. It’s a vast explosion of joy. But… well. It’s complicated.
There is an underlying uneasiness. We were all holed up for a year, living in our own little caves. Going back out into the world is a new kind of adjustment. It’s not just a matter of flipping a light switch and the world comes back again, just like it was before COVID forced us into…
— 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)
Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4 pm EDT/1 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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