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Destinations
European Travel Forecast Shows Desired Destinations For U.S. Travelers This Summer
Here are the most sought-after travel destinations throughout Europe, based on extensive search…
— Forbes
15 Gorgeous Countries You Can Travel to WITHOUT a COVID Test. But Only if You’re Fully Vaccinated
The world is beginning to open up again for Americans after months of imposed travel bans. More and more European countries are letting American tourists in—especially those who are fully…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Why Colombia Is Adventure Travel's Ultimate Overlooked Destination
You could spend a lifetime exploring Colombia; here are a few places to start, from world-class cycling and paddling to climbing and…
— Men's Journal
Get Out, Drink Up, and Celebrate in These Gay-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations
Stay safe and have fun in these LGBTQ-friendly romantic honeymoon…
— Thrillist
Cruise
Cunard cancels sailings after crew members on Queen Elizabeth ship test positive for COVID
Cunard Line canceled cruises Thursday after crew members joining the Queen Elizabeth ship had tested positive for…
— USA Today
Carnival Cruise Line Visits Caribbean Ports for First Time in 16 Months
Two popular Caribbean cruise ports had cruise ships visit for the first time in 16 months as Carnival Cruise Line resumed cruises from Galveston and…
— CruiseFever
CDC reignites cruise fight with Florida after judge rules the agency's restrictions were excessive
The court battle between the CDC and Florida over the cruise industry continued Tuesday as the agency filed to appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, nearly three weeks after a lower court…
— FOX Business
Transportation
American Airlines flight disrupted by teens who refused to wear masks
Flight crew were forced to reschedule the flight after high school students flouted federal mask…
— CBS News
Airlines May Soon Have To Refund Travelers If Bags Are Late
New regulations from the Department of Transportation may require airlines to begin issuing refunds for delayed delivery of…
— TravelAwaits
British Airways, Ryanair, and More Airlines Plan to Keep Mask Mandate Even After UK Lifts Requirements
British Airways, Ryanair, and more plan to continue requiring masks on board even after the United Kingdom lifts face-covering requirements later this…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
8 Stunning Destination Wedding Hotels Where You Can Stay Free With Points
For many, the appeal of destination weddings is obvious. Hotels package an exquisite setting with all of the details so you don’t have to lift a finger. Logistics…
— Forbes
16 of the best Marriott hotels in the US, from budget all-suite stays to luxury mountain retreats
Whether you want to use or earn Bonvoy points, we found the best Marriott hotels in the US across all categories, from budget stays to luxe…
— Insider
Other and Odd
How to reduce the environmental impact of your summer holiday
How to reduce the environmental impact of your summer…
— EuroNews
Travelers are going to this US island just to get vaccinated
The US territory of Guam has a program where travelers from Taiwan can be vaccinated against Covid-19 while they…
— CNN
Today in History
The Olive Branch Petition
One faction of the Second Continental Congress, lead by delegate John Dickinson, wanted to appease King George III. A separate group lead by John Adams, however, was more radical and wanted an immediate declaration of independence and believed war to be inevitable. Dickinson and his followers drafted a petition to King George, outlining…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
ETOA’s Tom Jenkins Gives the View from Abroad
by David Cogswell
Thursday July 08, 2021
As a guest of t he US Tour Operators Association at one of its “Wednesday s At One” seminars, Tom Jenkins, the CEO of USTOA’s European counterpart, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), recently gave a Zoom presentation about the prospects for recovery of the travel industry in Europe.
Though no one is in possession of the proverbial crystal ball, Jenkins always has canny observations to share. A shade contrarian by nature, he picks out contradictions embedded in current conventional wisdom, and he provides insights that others may miss.
From his vantage point in the UK, Jenkins gave a quick overview of how the travel industry in Europe is recovering from the COVID lockdown period. The subject presents a moving target as the world struggles…
— Travel Research Online
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