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Destinations
US State Department joins CDC in raising UK travel advisory
The State Department raised its travel advisory for the United Kingdom to Level 4: Do Not Travel on Monday, aligning with an update made by the CDC earlier in the…
— CNN
Summer Travel Options Outside The U.S. Are Still Up In The Air As COVID Cases Rise
Two federal agencies issued the highest warning to Americans against traveling to the United Kingdom and four other countries due to rising COVID-19…
— NPR
Tours and Activities
Dive in: Cyprus opens ancient harbor of Amathus in attempt to lure tourists
A 2,400-year-old harbor, Amathus, will soon be the newest tourist attraction in…
— USA Today
Experience the wonders of Alaska in a single trip to Anchorage
Visit Anchorage and experience Alaska's culture, cuisine and beautiful national parks all in one city. Here's why the city is the perfect start…
— The Points Guy
This Island Road Trip Is High on Adventure and Low on Drive Time
There'll be a lot of backtracking, and plenty of backroads driving, but this road trip isn't about getting from one place to…
— Thrillist
Cruise
Seven more Carnival ships to restart this fall, 95% vaccinated cruises to continue
Three more Carnival Cruise Line ships are to resume saiiing in September and another four in October, vaccinated cruises will…
— Seatrade Cruise News
This Luxurious 132-night World Cruise Costs $73,000 a Ticket — and It Sold Out Within 3 Hours
"This outstanding response has surpassed all expectations and is without a doubt our strongest world cruise launch day ever," Regent Seven Seas Cruises' CEO…
— Travel+Leisure
What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship
When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as…
— AFAR
Transportation
Airlines damage or lose 29 wheelchairs daily; Here's what wheelchair users need to know
A disability lawyer and a Paralympian share their personal experiences and what other people who use wheelchairs need to know about air…
— WBIR NBC 10
World's best airlines for 2021, ranked by AirlineRatings.com
It's been a strange year for the aviation industry, with many airlines grounding aircraft for significant chunks of…
— CNN
Croatia's Airports Saw A 544% Increase In Passengers In May
International airports in Croatia are having an excellent rebound from last year's poor figures, with passenger traffic…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Travel & Leisure Winners
In 2018, scientists found that tourism accounted for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, prompting an industry-wide call for…
— Marie Claire
Hotels Like Hilton Drop Daily Housekeeping; Will It Annoy Customers?
When hotels like the Hilton chain end daily housekeeping service, does it hurt the hotel product in the long…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Frustration Grows As Tri-State Area Air Travelers Run Into Nightmare Problems Getting To Destinations
Frustrated flyers say they're being left stranded at airports across the…
— CBS Local NY
Stay Safe and Be Prepared Before You Travel: What To Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, and now “traveling safely” has a whole new meaning. There’s a lot more to think about before you plan your…
— Essence
Travel is back, and so are the crowds. How early do you need to get to the airport?
The sight of crowded airports and packed planes might be welcome for the travel industry, but for travelers — not so…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
One Small Step
On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon. With him was fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Team member Michael Collins orbited the moon above, awaiting their safe return. The Apollo 11 mission landing was the culmination of President John F. Kennedy's challenge in…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Honoring the Legacy of Bob Duglin
Zane Kerby, President and CEO of The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), issues the following statement on the passing of ASTA colleague and friend, Robert (Bob) Duglin:
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our friend, colleague and industry statesman, Bob Duglin. Bob passed away on Sunday at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. More than ten years ago, Bob was hired by Scott Koepf, who served as President of the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) at the time. Bob’s initial role was to organize FAM trips for NACTA, now known as the ASTA Small Business Network. Through the years, Bob rose steadily in responsibility. At the time of his passing, he held the title of Vice President, International Membership & Host…
— Travel Research Online
8th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ campaign underway with annual 50% certification scholarships from The Travel Institute
FRAMINGHAM, MA, JUNE 28, 2021 –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 knowledge.
Delivering the travel industry’s education gold standard for more than 55 years, the non-profit has supported more than 3100 students in endowed…
— Travel Research Online
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