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Destinations
What tourists can expect as the Netherlands reopens its borders
Americans can now travel restriction-free to the Netherlands. That means they are not required to quarantine when they arrive in the Netherlands and they don't need to provide a…
— Lonely Planet
Top 5 Places To Visit in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most visited countries in Central America. The name Costa Rica is Spanish for ‘rich coast’, and there could not be a more apt name for this tropical…
— Travel Off Path
12 of Europe's best non-capital city breaks
City breaks can be as rejuvenating as a beach holiday if you pick the right destination, but how can you find a new…
— Euronews Travel
Tours and Activities
Turkey's mysterious 'portal to the underworld'
The ancient city of Hierapolis has long hidden a poisonous secret in its mysterious "Gate to Hell". But modern science has finally uncovered the…
— BBC Travel
Ease into island life with a visit to beautiful Cuba
Cuba has reopened to tourism, and now is the time to check out this Caribbean island gem, full of gorgeous beaches, stunning architecture and a timeless vibe. And despite what you might have read, Americans can indeed…
— MSN.com
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line postpones first test sailing due to inconsistent COVID tests among crew
Disney Cruise Line is delaying its first test sailing on the Disney Dream, scheduled for Tuesday. after a handful of crew tested positive for…
— USA Today
Viking Continues Cruise Restart With Sailings from Iceland
Viking continues to bring more ocean cruise ships back into service as the cruise line celebrated a milestone over the weekend when they began…
— Cruise Fever
American Cruise Lines is back in Alaska
American Cruise Lines' Alaska season is underway and its small ship cruises will continue there all summer…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In Massive Bet On Future Of Travel
A year after a devastating pandemic, United is optimistic about the future and plans to spend billions of dollars upgrading and expanding its…
— NPR
Maui mayor’s appeal to airlines: At least for now, please bring us fewer visitors
To combat overtourism and congestion at the airports, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is asking airline officials to reduce passenger capacity to the…
— Hawaii News Now
Why Atlanta Is The World's Busiest Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport has been the busiest airport (by passenger number) for many years. It may seem surprising that this title is not held by one of the largest cities or well-known hub…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
This Idyllic Hotel Is Bringing the Best of Fitness, Shopping, and Cocktails to the Hamptons This Summer
Travelers heading to the Hamptons may have their go-to hotels, shops, and fitness studios, but when it comes to getting it all in one place, The Reform Club in Amagansett is a perfect hidden…
— Travel+Leisure
Feel Free In Palm Springs With Clothing-Optional Hotels
From the first gay clothing-optional hotel in Palm Springs to award-winning clothing-optional gay men’s resorts, PASSPORT has put together a list of several resorts where you can be in your…
— Passport Magazine
Other and Odd
How to Responsibly Interact with Marine Life
Seeing wildlife can be a life-changing experience—but it’s important to know how to do it responsibly, to avoid harming those same animals worthy of marveling…
— Conde Nast Traveler
South Korea aims for a post-Covid comeback, hopes to achieve herd immunity
South Korea plans to open up its economy and work on travel bubble programs given its relative success in controlling Covid-19, its deputy prime minister…
— CNBC
COVID Testing: What to Do If You Plan to Travel Outside U.S. This Summer
International travelers who are vaccinated will still need to take a COVID-19 test before they return home to the U.S. -- and if you don't plan…
— NBC San Diego
Today in History
First Globe Theatre Burns Down
On June 29, 1613, the first Globe Theatre burned to the ground. The theatre went up in flames during a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII, probably a result of a mistake with a prop cannon. The theatre (and its replacement, built the following year and used until 1642) is famed for being the proving ground…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
8th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway with annual 50% certification scholarships from The Travel Institute
FRAMINGHAM, MA, JUNE 28, 2020 – The Travel Institute’s 8th Annual Promote Your Professionalism, or PYP, campaign kicks off today, June 28, and again runs through July as the annual opportunity for agents to utilize scholarship funds while strengthening both their business skills and travel industry…
— Travel Research Online
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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Universal Orlando Resort’s Vacation Enhancements and Selling Techniques
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join Cynthia Holmes for a detailed overview of Universal Orlando’s available vacation enhancements, including VIP Experiences, Dining Plans, transportation options and more! Cynthia will take it a step further and also show how to sell these enhancements using the “top down” selling method. TRO
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