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Tuesday September 07, 2021

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Destinations

Israel Set To Restart Tourism Later This Month
Israel is set to kick start tourism once more next month, when it opens up to tour groups from around the…

Spain's high-speed railway revolution
When travelers think of European high-speed rail travel, France's iconic Trains a Grande Vitesse (TGV) or Germany's elegant white ICE trains tend to come to…

Travel to Europe: What's New This Week
With the epidemiological situation in the continent of Europe starting to worsen, many European Union and Schengen Area countries are already tightening their entry restrictions in a…

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Tours and Activities

10 Unique Fall Trips Perfect for the Whole Family
Read on to learn all about these unique fall trips perfect for the whole…

A Cheese Lover’s Road Trip Through New England: 8 Delicious Stops
If you love cheese in the proximity of New England, there are some great places for you to stop and sample locally produced…

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Cruise

Sea Cloud Spirit Christened and Ready for Service
The Sea Cloud Spirit has been officially named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca, according to a press release. Sea Cloud…

American Melody makes debut with Mississippi River cruise
American Cruise Lines' new modern riverboat American Melody has departed from Natchez, Mississippi, on her maiden cruise along the…

Windstar Cruises Launches Online Treasure Hunt For Free Cruise To Mystery Destination
As cruise ships begin to successfully sail back along the horizon with updated Covid-19 protocols and testing measures, cruise lines are planning ahead for a busy 2022. This online treasure hunt could have you packing for a…

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Transportation

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
West Africa’s Air Senegal introduced its first transatlantic route on September 2nd, with Dakar to New York JFK and Baltimore taking off. It was originally to serve…

Fly with your own Covid safety kit, airlines won't provide you with any on domestic flights
Domestic airlines have ceased to provide passengers with masks, face shields, hand sanitizers or even wrap around gowns to the middle-east passengers. They're only ensuring that the boarding passengers have their masks…

7 Best Amtrak Travel Packages for Visiting Coastal Cities and National Parks
These train itineraries—some of which bundle hotel stays and sightseeing tours—meander through the likes of Seattle, the Grand Canyon, and…

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Lodging

Marriott Opens 8th W Hotel in China
Marriott has expanded its portfolio of W Hotels in China, with the opening of the W Changsha,…

Hotels open in North and Central Florida
The Renaissance and Red Roof Plus+ and Suites brands have opened new hotels in Florida. Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel The Renaissance…

Other and Odd

Delta Variant-Led Drop in Travel Throws US Airlines Off Course
Alaska Air Group (ALK), American Airlines (AAL), Spirit Airlines (SAVE) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) experience softness in bookings as the Delta variant worsens air-travel…

Portland to declare trade and travel ban against Texas
Portland will be voting on an emergency resolution Wednesday that would ban trading with Texas and bar city employees from traveling to the state as a direct response to the…

Today in History

The Blitz
Adolf Hitler wanted to destroy the civilian morale of the British people and to invade the island nation. On September 7, 1940, Germany began what came to be known as The Blitz: 76 consecutive nights of aerial bombardment of London. Over 43,000 civilians…

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…

  — Travel Research Online
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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…

  — Travel Research Online
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