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Destinations
CDC, State Department downgrade travel alerts for Canada following country's reopening to vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. State Department have each downgraded their travel advisories for Canada, which recently began allowing vaccinated American tourists to cross its…
— USA Today
France announces new system to help tourists access the health pass
France is now requiring health passes for all restaurants, cafes, bars and long-distance transport networks, as well as many entertainment, leisure and…
— Lonely Planet
7 of the Best 'Low COVID Risk' Travel Destinations
With COVID cases on the rise, travel may not be high on your priority list. But if you’ve simply had enough of being cooped up in your abode with nothing but your plants, cats, or children to look at, the CDC…
— Lifehacker
Tours and Activities
The 10 Most Romantic Places To Visit In New York City
New York City is a place that inspires romance. Make those travel plans now and visit one of these most romantic spots in New York…
— Travel Off Path
8 Fantastic Things To Do In Houston, Texas
Houston has many activities to enjoy, and many attractions to visit. It helps to get the CityPASS to offset the cost of some…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Atlas finds a way to deliver Egypt despite one COVID case on inaugural cruise
Atlas Ocean Voyages found a way to deliver World Navigator's inaugural cruise despite one COVID-19…
— Seatrade Cruise News
You could breeze through US customs more quickly after your next cruise, thanks to facial recognition
If you hate the cruise disembarkation process as much as I do, you'll want to hear this: Cruise lines have partnered with U.S. Customs and Border…
— The Points Guy
Windstar Announces New 79-Day Grand European Cruise
Windstar Cruises today announces the sale of its new 79-day Grand European Bucket List Adventure aboard the Star Legend, said to be the longest…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Alaska Airlines is considering Covid vaccine mandates for staff
Alaska Airlines would become the latest carrier to require that staff are vaccinated against…
— CNBC
United Airlines to introduce more inclusive cabin crew hair and makeup rules
United Airlines is rewriting some of its rules surrounding flight attendants' appearance, loosening regulations on hair, makeup and tattoos to be more…
— CNN
This New Budget Airline Plans to Bring Us Super Cheap Flights to Europe Next Summer
Norse Atlantic Airways announced this week that it intends to begin its low-cost, long-haul service to Europe next…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
10 Of The Most Luxurious Hotels In The Cotswolds
The best luxury hotels in the Cotswolds for a five-star break. From spa retreats to country piles, here are the most luxurious places to stay in the…
— Elle
The Largest Luxury Resort in Africa Is Coming Soon — Here's What You Can Expect When It Opens
It will have luxury residences, a water sports center, East Africa's first Signature golf course, and several…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Demand for air travel flatlines amid delta variant surge
There are signs emerging that the highly contagious delta variant is dampening demand for air travel: Cancelations are up, passenger loads, air fare are on the…
— ABC News
The Covid Pandemic Has Made These Travel Agents Stronger
For travel agents, who have been reading about their demise for more than a quarter century — since Delta Air Lines cut their commissions and Bill Gates boasted Expedia would put them out of business — a global pandemic that brought the entire travel industry…
— Forbes
Are travel credit card rewards susceptible to inflation?
Inflation is now a big topic of conversation amid the rising prices of consumer goods. But are your travel rewards subject to the same…
— CNBC
Today in History
The IBM PC Introduced
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the IBM 5150. Designed and created by a team of IBM engineers in Boca Raton Florida, the IBM 5150 quickly became known as the IBM Personal Computer, or, more commonly, as the IBM PC. It had two floppy drives and no hard drive. A decision was made to base the computer around the Intel 8086 chip and an operating system…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
LAX-Oak on SW Roundtrip: A Report Card on How Everyone Is Doing
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday August 12, 2021
Last week, I fl ew roundtrip from Los Angeles to Oakland to see my grandson and his parents. It was my first time in the air in more than a year. Here’s a report card on how everyone did.
Southwest Airlines: Grade B-
Southwest was nearly the same as it was pre-pandemic. Fast on-time flights, courteous service by flight attendants with a sense of humor, and reasonable prices. Except for wearing masks on the flights, it was like the Delta variant of COVID-19 didn't…
— Travel Research Online
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How inspiration powers social media marketing
by Richard Earls
Wednesday August 11, 2021
During the hist ory of the human race, we have been pilgrims, wayfarers, explorers and pioneers. Our feet and minds have carried us far. We migrated out of Africa and spread across the planet in search of food, fortune and, sometimes, just the horizon. As we traveled, stories were created, told and shared. Our minds seem wired for both travel and narrative.
That's why few industries are as perfectly situated for social media marketing as travel.
Travel is absolutely perfect for social media…
— Travel Research Online
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