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Destinations
Australian State Cuts Number Of International Arrivals Permitted
Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), is halving the number of international passenger arrivals it will accept each…
— Simple Flying
After Banning Cruise Ships, Venice Puts a Cap on Day Trippers
Electronic turnstiles at entry points and a dedicated booking app are also being introduced alongside the Venice tourist tax on day…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Fiji hopes to open to international travel by Nov. 1
The remote island says it wants to open by the beginning of…
— The Points Guy
CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19…
— FOX 35
Tours and Activities
Take a spooky house tour where BBC's hit show 'Ghosts' is filmed
To recap the plot of the hit BBC show, it follows married couple Alice (played by Charlotte Ritchie) and Mark (Kiell Smith-Bynoe) who discover that Alice's dead aunt left her mansion to her…
— ToysMatrix
This Is One of the Most Fascinating Ways to See Rome
This itinerary will take you through some of Rome's most interesting neighborhoods, so take it at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for cups of coffee, aperitifs, and…
— Daily Beast
Panama beckons with outdoor wellness escapes
It’s no secret that nature and the outdoors have been a safe haven for many during the past year, providing a much-needed space to feel at ease and focus on personal wellness. As more countries around the world open their…
— Sun City Independent
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Is Bringing Snow to Their New Water Ride AquaMouse
Disney Cruise Line has announced the latest feature of the AquaMouse, a new water ride that will be on their next new cruise ship Disney Wish.…
— Cruise Fever
Crystal's Luxury River Cruises Set Sail Again In Europe
After an 18 month break due to the pandemic, Crystal River Cruises are beginning to sail the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers again with special itineraries through the end of the…
— Forbes
The next 'world's biggest cruise ship' starts sea trials
Wonder of the Seas will have a 6988-guest maximum capacity, the highest among all Oasis-class ships with 2867…
— Stuff.co.nz
Transportation
Delta Air Lines doubles flight attendant hiring target to 3,000
Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it is seeking an additional 1,500 flight attendants for next summer's…
— CNBC
U.S. airline passengers screened falls to lowest level since May
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 1.345 million airline passengers on Tuesday, the lowest daily number since May 11 amid the spike in U.S. COVID-19…
— Reuters
United gives customers more time to use travel vouchers and flight credits
If the airline cancels your flight, you may be eligible for a full refund to your original form of payment,…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
These hotels and airlines offer the best rewards for loyal travelers
Travelers who always switch between hotels and airlines in search of the best deals may be missing out on some prime…
— USA Today
Best Cruise Ship Hotels Near Major U.S. Homeports
Here are the best 3 cruise ship hotels near major U.S. homeports, including the price level and any shuttle…
— Cruise Hive
Switzerland's New All-suite Hotel Has Michelin-starred Restaurants, Luxury Spa Treatments, and Stunning Lake and Mountain Views
The Woodward is Geneva's first all-suite hotel, and it sits on Lake Geneva with stunning vistas of Mont…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
RIP cloth masks? Why airlines and governments are banning them
Cloth masks, a staple of the pandemic, are now banned on some airlines and in public spaces in Germany and Austria, because there are no standards guiding their…
— Fast Company
Tourists, industry in limbo after EU drops US from safe travel list
It is up to individual countries to decide whether to follow the EU's…
— Politico
Ways the Hotel Industry Can Prepare for the Travel Boom
As the pandemic recedes, a new era of travel seems to be around the corner. A large population all over the world has been vaccinated and caseloads have seen a…
— Hospitality.net
Today in History
The Fall of Atlanta
Union Army General William T. Sherman entered Atlanta, Georgia, on this day in 1864. The move was highly tactical, cutting off key supply lines for the Confederate army of the South. As they retreated from the city, the Confederates detonated much of the city's munitions to keep…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Industry’s education leader enlightens consumers on distinct value of certified agents
FRAMINGHAM, MA, August 31, 2021 – As an industry, we understand the value travelers gain when working with a travel agent. Along with saving time and often money, there is peace of mind, expertise, and much more travelers gain when working with a travel professional rather than booking on their own. The COVID crisis of the last 18+ months has certainly illuminated that value for countless travelers and for our industry.
And so, at this critical time when travelers want desperately to travel but are apprehensive about navigating ever-changing travel risks, options and protocols, the time is right for The Travel Institute to emphasize and educate consumers about the value certified travel agents bring to the travel planning process before, during, and after a trip. I…
— Travel Research Online
Beyond Times Square Rolls Out Four New Luxury, Private Bicycle Tours
August 25, 2021 – New York, NY— Beyond Times Square (BTSQ), a New York City-based leading luxury travel service company recently announced the launch of their four new luxury, private bicycle tours in New York City. The tours were designed to encompass the city’s most sought-after sites as well as various hidden gems. They also come at a perfect time to bike ride around the Big Apple, thanks to the onset of autumn as well as the fact that the recent mandate that requires you to show proof of vaccination…
— Travel Research Online
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