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Destinations
Fiji To Reopen Borders For Tourism In November
Fiji is planning to reopen its borders in November after vaccination levels rise and the country gets back to…
— Travel Off Path
Do you need a visa to go to Thailand?
Thailand is one of the easiest places to visit in Asia thanks to inexpensive visas, and schemes allowing visa-free entry. Here's a guide for…
— Lonely Planet
Israel will re-open to small groups of tourists
Israel will allow small foreign tour groups from selected countries to visit from September 19 under a pilot program to kick-start tourism, the government said on…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Epic European destinations for hikers, bikers, runners and skiers
Epic European destinations for hikers, bikers, runners and…
— EuroNews
Machu Picchu's strict pandemic rules may be here to stay
A new ticketing and touring system are helping some of Machu Picchu's overtourism…
— CNBC
5 Tips For A Fabulous Wine Tasting On Santorini
Santorini is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece - known for incredible wine, romantic cliffside hotels, and gorgeous…
— TravelAwaits
Cruise
First Impressions of Carnival Cruise Line's Newest Ship, Mardi Gras
I've been looking forward to cruising on Mardi Gras ever since Carnival Cruise Line announced the ship a few years ago. Mardi Gras is Carnival…
— Cruise Fever
More Cruise Lines Resume Service in September
As more cruise ships return to service around the world, additional cruise operators are also resuming guest operations. According to the September…
— Cruise Industry News
Cruise Line Suspends All Cruises to Help In New Orleans Ida Recovery Effort
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line suspends all cruises and redeploys its only cruise ship to help with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts in New…
— Cruise Hive
Hurtigruten to celebrate 125th anniversary with naming of Fridtjof Nansen
In 1896, Hurtigruten Expeditions founded expedition cruising. 125 years later, what has grown to become the world’s largest expedition cruise line is naming its battery-hybrid powered Fridtjof Nansen in the birthplace of…
— ShipInsight
Transportation
Alaska Airlines diverts flight to remove "disruptive" passengers
Once in the air, one of the five remaining members of the group reportedly started to threaten crew members and other…
— Newsweek
Airlines are being too heavy-handed when enforcing mask policies for families with toddlers, says an industry expert
Airlines have repeatedly removed families or asked them to leave over child-mask rules. But an expert says treating toddlers like adults is…
— Yahoo! News
Airlines Warn 5G on C-Band May Cause Major Disruptions | Digital Trends
Airline industry groups are going to the FCC with dire warnings about the danger of the C-band 5G rollout. We dig into if there's real cause for…
— digitaltrends
Airlines quickly cancel flights amid changing European entry regulations
KLM became the first carrier to cancel flights after the Netherlands announced restrictive entry policies for…
— The Points Guy UK
Lodging
Singular Stays: Unique Themed Hotels in France
Check out some of France’s unique themed hotels, from high-end, super-cool hideaways in Paris to quiet retreats in the…
— France Today
Sharm El Sheikh hotels are Egypt’s most popular by wide margin
Egypt’s resort hotspot Sharm El Sheikh enjoyed a strong rebound in the second quarter of this year. Year-on-year, the beach destination saw a 38 percent increase in…
— Hotelier
Here's How To Tell If There Are Hidden Cameras In Your Hotel Room
Worried you're being spied on? Here's how to use your phone's camera to see if there are hidden cameras in your hotel room or…
— Gizmodo
Other and Odd
Certain countries use COVID-19 color maps: Here's what this system means for your travel
Red, green, yellow, orange, white - What do these colors mean for your upcoming…
— The Points Guy
Visitor arrested for violating travel quarantine rules on Maui
A 42-year-old visitor from Rhode Island was arrested on Maui for violation of the rules and orders of the travel…
— KHON 2
An entire generation of Americans has no idea how easy air travel used to be
For domestic travel, it was possible to arrive at the airport terminal 20 to 30 minutes before your flight and still be able to reach the gate in time to…
— Rochester First
Today in History
U.S. Nicknamed "Uncle Sam"
amuel Wilson, a Troy, New York meat packer, began supplying United States troops with barrels of meat on this day in 1813, and continued to do so throughout the war of 1812. Wilson stamped…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Take A Break. We Deserve It
by John Frenaye Monday September 06, 2021
Today is Labor Day. It is a National holiday that is to “celebrate the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.” And while we are not considered “laborers” in one sense, the travel industry has been laboring for the past 18 months and quite frankly, we deserve a break.
In my near quarter-century of being in the travel industry, I can safely say that the past year has been the most challenging. As I look back over the past 25 years I recall (in no particular…
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One-to-One Interviews
Michael Dunne, Business Development Manager, Sky Bird Travel
Michael was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended Northern Illinois University where he received a BS in Biological Sciences. It didn’t take him long to realize the routine of scientific testing work didn’t match with his personality.
Following a 29-year career working for the airlines in increasing sales roles, Michael joined Sky Bird Travel & Tours in 2015 as Sky Bird’s first Business Development Manager. As the sales team grew, Michael took on the role of Director as well as overseeing the Customer Service division. He is often the face of Sky Bird at industry events and the voice of Sky Bird on webinars featuring our WINGS booking…
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Are You “Useful?”
Today I want you to think about the word “useful.”
I believe that by just thinking about this word, your contribution to your prospects and clients is bound to improve. By following your thoughts and becoming “more” useful your life will immediately change for the good.
Question: Are you useful? Are there opportunities for you to become more…
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