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Destinations
Ireland drops mandatory hotel quarantine
Ireland has dropped its mandatory hotel quarantine (MHQ) requirement for travellers arriving in the country, with effect from 25…
— BTN Europe
Proposed international COVID rules bring hope to Hawaii tourism
An announcement from the Biden administration that it will adopt new international travel policies as soon as November won’t immediately fix Hawaii’s global travel…
— Hawaii Star Advertiser
Australia plans to reopen international borders by Christmas, but detail is light on
Australians are busting to get overseas, but there is still a lot we do not know about what travel will look like when international borders…
— ABC News
New U.S. travel rules close door on those fully vaccinated with Russia's Sputnik V
While millions from Europe and China welcomed the new U.S. rules, for Russia they are a different…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
A wine lover's guide to Sicily
While overlooked compared to regions farther north in and around Tuscany, the Sicilia DOC is making strides to strengthen the identity and availability of Sicilian…
— Fortune
The world's most amazing tours to take in 2022
From Japan during cherry blossom season to the Isles of Scilly with a top nature expert, these are the best tours for…
— Good Housekeeping
Top 6 Helpful Travel Tips for Your First Visit To Cuba
The island nation of Cuba is a place that many tourists would like to experience. There are many things you need to know before you visit this unique country. Read on to get these helpful travel tips for your first visit to…
— Travel Off Path
The Bronx Zoo: A Guide To Its Best Tours (And Animals)
The Bronx Zoo is a classic New York City must-visit, and it's practically a right of passage - and these tours & events make it even more…
— The Travel
Cruise
Panama Is Elevating the Cruise Experience From the Atlantic to the Pacific
From sea to shining sea, Panama is investing in its cruise tourism infrastructure, upgrading facilities to lure cruise…
— Seatrade Cruise News
7 Cruise Ships That Have Spawned New Lives
As the pandemic continues to exert its influence on the cruise industry, the world's cruise fleet continues to change at an accelerated…
— Cruise Industry News
Disney Cruise Line faces $20M lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of 3-year-old girl
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise's daycare…
— FOX 5
Crystal Cruises Restarts Cruising from New York
Crystal Cruises Restarts Cruising from New…
— Rus Tourism News
Transportation
Taliban ask airlines to resume international flights to Afghanistan
The airport, which was damaged during the evacuation, has since been reopened with the assistance of technical teams from Qatar and…
— CNBC
Delta asks other carriers to share "no-fly" lists of unruly passengers
Delta said it has 1,600 passengers on its list and the FAA has received 4,385 reports of unruly behavior this…
— Axios
British Airways Abandons Low-Cost Airline After Pilots Oppose Plan
British Airways have been forced to abandon plans for a low-cost airline after failing to get the backing of the pilots…
— Travel Off Path
7 Airline Promotions For Bonus Miles, Perks And Elite Status This Fall
Similar to this fall's hotel loyalty promotions, airlines are working hard to encourage fall travel and help loyalty program members gather the miles and points they need to keep or earn coveted elite status. The miles, points and perks will pile up after taking advantage of these seven…
— Forbes
Lodging
The Major Hotel Brand Now Offering Premium and Luxury Home Rentals
Homes & Villas by Marriott International offers professionally managed luxury vacation rental homes that you can book with…
— Travel Awaits
Marriott Just Opened Its Newest AC Hotel in Punta Cana
Marriott's fast-expanding AC Hotels brand has opened its first-ever hotel in the Dominican Republic tourism destination of Punta…
— Caribbean Journal
Bask In the Beauty of Fari Islands At The Patina Maldives Hotel
The Patina Maldives Hotel comprises 90 villas that give you amazing views of the sea and trees with luxurious and modern…
— Mens Gear
Prison hotels set bar high for ‘dark tourism’
Amid lingering lockdowns, we're still looking for the perfect…
— Canada.com
Other and Odd
5 reasons you might buy travel insurance now - even if you never did before
Flexibility is key, and there are a lot of ways travel insurance can add a necessary layer of protection to your trip…
— The Points Guy
What Does LGBTQ+ Travel of Tomorrow Look Like?
These are the trends that are influencing the future of queer…
— Yahoo!
How Can Technology Help To Ensure Safe And Seamless Air Travel?
Travel corridors are starting to open up again, and passenger numbers are heading in the right direction across several regions. Nonetheless, there is still the risk of restrictions returning and operations facing a…
— Simple Flying
This 'Cute and Convenient' Backpack Has a Clever Anti-theft Design
There are so many things to keep in mind when it comes to shopping for a new backpack, but perhaps the most important thing is the bag's purpose. A good everyday backpack needs to be strong, functional but stylish, and ready…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The First Model T
On this day in 1908, the first production Model T automobile left the factory at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Henry Ford's vision…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
How to Start a Travel Podcast
by John Frenaye Monday September 27, 2021
Audio is all the rage. TRO has a whole network of podcasts, and Catherine Heeg just wrote an outstanding article on the newest trend in audio—live audio. There are a ton of travel podcasts out there and if you are not capitalizing on it within your own specialties, you are essentially leaving money (and clients) on the table. So how do you start?
First of all, understand this producing a podcast will take time. Let me repeat that for those in the back. Producing a podcast will take time. And results will also take time. It is a long game but can be…
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Publishers Corner
Gravity
by Richard Earls Monday September 27, 2021
Don’t you love it when someone recognizes your logo? Their eyes light up, they look up from your business card and say “I know you!” It’s a great feeling because it means a very important aspect of your marketing is working. Recognition of your company’s “visual system” is an important first step to shortening the entire purchasing cycle.
Your company’s visual system encompasses many separate components: Logo, font, color palette, images, and even white space. Each of these elements must work together harmoniously to instantly identify you to the world.
But know this: your logo and the rest of your visual system are not your…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
First Things First
This week I am going to remind you of the well-known phrase, “What goes around, comes around.” Maybe it would be more accurate if I said, “What was old is new again.”
What I am trying to say is that you do not always have to come up with something new to (1) capture attention, (2) become more effective, or (3) to deliver a message worth delivering.
Today, I have decided to turn back the clock and repeat one of my messages from 2015. Here…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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