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Destinations
Which European countries will regular travel insurance cover travelling to right now?
Travel insurance covers travel to destinations without U.K. government warnings against travel. Which European countries will your travel insurance cover this…
— The Points Guy UK
Europe's travel industry is on a knife edge as Covid surges, again
As Covid vaccines rolled out across Europe, hopes were high for a rebound in summer tourism. Instead, the season is looking highly…
— CNBC
Spain's 'Coast of Death' has a calming beauty
Packing four bathing suits for a one-week vacation might seem like overkill. Especially when the trip involves a 50-plus-mile hike through one of Spain's rainiest…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Important Tips For Your First Trip To Iceland
Iceland is one of the top travel destinations in the world. If Iceland is on your travel list, read on to learn some tips for your first trip to…
— Travel Off Path
Traveling to Los Cabos? What to know
Traveling to Cabo looks a little bit different right now because of Covid - here's what you need to know before you…
— AOL
Cruise
Barcelona port expects up to 100 cruise calls in next six months
The Port of Barcelona estimates that cruise traffic in the second half of 2021 will be between 75 and 100 port calls amounting to 200,000…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Silversea Cruises To Offer Door-To-Door Service as Standard
Silversea Cruises has announced that it's now "the first ultra-luxury cruise line to offer guests private executive transfers as standard." According to a press…
— Cruise Industry News
Virgin Voyages Unveils New Mermaid Design for Second Cruise Ship
Virgin Voyages unveils the mermaid design for its second cruise ship Valiant Lady that will debut in Spring…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
The New Low-Cost Airlines Offering Cheap Flights This Summer
Most airfares are on the rise, but these two new low-cost carriers are offering cheap flights for as little as $39…
— Conde Nast Traveler
83% Of Airline Passengers Support Inflight Mask Wearing
According to a passenger survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 83% of airline passengers…
— Simple Flying
US airlines say spread of COVID delta variant isn't deterring travelers from booking flights
More than 2 million people a day, mostly summer vacationers, are packing U.S. airports. That is a turnaround from the lockdown summer of…
— USA Today
Lodging
Hawaii’s hotels continued improving last month
Travel demand from North American markets is bolstering Hawaii’s travel industry so much that June hotel occupancy was closing in on pre-pandemic levels, even with the absence of international…
— Star Advertiser
18 Hotels With Epic Wedding Arrivals
For couples looking to make a grand entrance on their wedding day, here are 18 epic arrival venues around the…
— Brides
St.-Tropez's Best New Hotels Are Quiet and Understated, but Just As Luxurious As You'd Imagine
St.-Tropez might be a celebrity playground, but these new hotels are showing the French Riviera's quieter…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
14 Inclusive Destinations That Are Exceptionally Hospitable To Travelers Of Color, According To People Who Have Made The Trip
I define "safe" as destinations that are queer-friendly, fat-friendly, religiously tolerant, and/or welcoming to people of color and women. Of course, I know not all destinations can tick off all…
— Yahoo
France making "COVID pass" mandatory for most leisure activities
Residents will have to prove either full vaccination or a recent negative test to do almost anything with a crowd, and soon, even to get into bars and…
— CBS News
Today in History
The First Solo Flight Around The World
With a co-pilot, Wiley Post had already flown around the world, setting a record in eight days, 15 hours, and 51 minutes. Now, he wanted to accomplish the same feat solo. Using a newly developed autopilot and one of the first radio compasses, Wiley took off on July 15th and returned 7 days, 19 hours later on July 22nd to a hero's welcome. He…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
3 Social Marketing A’s to Address in Recovery
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday July 22, 2021
Do you find tha t as the recovery of travel ramps up, that some social marketing tactics seem old and out of touch with the times?
Over the last year, so much has changed in the ways that people consume marketing that savvy travel pros are turning to new ways to stand out in the noisy social marketing space.
Let’s explore 3 creative ways to get noticed, so that fans and clients are excited in this new era. We’ll dive into the 3-A’s to amplify your brand: Ads, Audiences, and…
— Travel Research Online
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