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Destinations
CDC’s ‘Very High’ COVID-19 Travel Risk List Expands Amid Delta Surge
The CDC's travel risk list of destinations with "very high" COVID-19 cases has added four more territories this…
— Medical Daily
‘Newer destinations could emerge in the post-Covid era’
Travel industry experts see a shift towards responsible…
— Conde Nast Traveller
Turks And Caicos To Require Proof Of Vaccination
Travelers visiting Turks and Caicos will require proof of vaccination from September 1st because of rising cases of…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Discover the Galapagos Islands on Country Living's exclusive adventure
Explore this unique and wonderful archipelago on Country Living's exclusive 2022 tour of the Galapagos…
— Country Living
Top 6 Places to Visit in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
Puerto Peñasco or Rocky Point is sometimes called Arizona’s Beach due to its proximity to major Arizona cities. A four-hour drive from Tucson or…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Royal Caribbean CEO gives update on cruise ship restart, Covid on ships, limiting capacity and more
Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley is proud of his company's restart plans, and did not hold back in recognizing Royal…
— Royal Caribbean
Fred. Olsen's New Flagship Bolette Sets Sail From Dover
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new flagship, the Bolette, has set sail from Dover, England on Aug. 16. According to a press release, the Bolette is offering…
— Cruise Industry News
Sailing from Barcelona, Harmony is first Oasis-class ship back in Europe
Harmony of the Seas embarked Sunday on its first cruise from new summer home Barcelona as Royal Caribbean International's first Oasis-class ship back in…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Spirit Airlines says operational meltdown cost it about $50 million, cuts third-quarter schedule
Spirit Airlines says its massive flight cancellations over the past few weeks cost it about $50…
— CNBC
New Airline Avelo Is Offering $29 Domestic Flights for the End of Summer
Find cheap summer flights to destinations like California wine country or Bozeman, Montana, for a trip before fall…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Canada To Require All Air, Rail, And Cruise Passengers Be Vaccinated
Canada will soon be requiring all air, rail, and cruise ship passengers and employees to be fully vaccinated against…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Eleven stunning new hotels in Greece revealed
Paradisiacal plunge pools, seductive sea views and delectable interior designs. Behold Greece's best new hotels for 2021, 11 properties that all offer dreamy…
— Daily Mail
Disney Hotel Occupancy Rates Dropping Fast as Guests Cancel Walt Disney World Vacations Due to Florida COVID-19 Cases
Just a few days ago, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated the following about the impact of the Delta variant on their theme park…
— WDW News Today
Hong Kong doubles quarantine for most returning residents
Hong Kong ramped up its hotel quarantine period to at least two weeks for vaccinated residents returning from most countries, ending a short-lived flirtation with looser travel rules and setting off a stampede for flights and hotel…
— The Business Times
Other and Odd
All The Travel Companies And Countries That Require A Covid-19 Vaccination
We know, we know: Vaccines are a polarizing topic which is all the reason to take note of where they're mandatory. More and more companies are requiring vaccinations either for their employees or patrons in an effort to keep everyone safe while new…
— Forbes
Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Anywhere—New or Old
VR experiences, whether in-person or online, can transport you around the globe—or even to…
— Wired
The underwater forest growing in the Med
The Museum of Underwater Sculpture in Cyprus (Musan), which cost €1 million ($1.1 million) to bring to life, is made up of 93 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, who aims to put the focus on…
— CNN Travel
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS WELCOMES NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE: COMMERICAL – MR. SIMON NEWTON-SMITH
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (August 16, 2021) – South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of airline industry veteran, Mr. Simon Newton-Smith, in the position of SAA Interim Executive: Commercial.
Simon joins the South African Airways’ executive leadership team in Johannesburg, South Africa with an extensive international airline background having previously joined SAA in 2000 and served as Vice…
— Travel Research Online
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