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Destinations
Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for vaccinated passengers
Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for vaccinated…
— France 24
Six LGBTQ-friendly destinations to add to your travel bucket list
In light of South Africa's pride-focused celebrations this month, KLM Airlines has shined a light on gay-friendly travel…
— The Citizen
8 of the top trending destinations for travelers to explore in 2022
Forget the days of dreaming of trips and holidays abroad, 2022 is looking like an optimistic and extraordinary year for travel. Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* found that nearly two thirds (63%) of travelers say they need to make…
— Hospitality Net
Fiji latest destination to reopen to tourism
The island paradise of Fiji, known for its incredible scenery and warm, welcoming people, will be open to visitors once again starting this…
— Breaking Travel News
Tours and Activities
Saudi Arabia to launch enormous oil themed 'extreme park'
The Middle Eastern country has announced plans to convert an oil rig into a 150,000 square attraction located in the Arabian…
— CNN
What You Need To About Visiting The Historic City Of Matera, Italy
Materia was once known as the 'shame' of Italy due to its once-abandoned past, but it has now done a complete 180 in the tourism…
— The Travel
Cruise
6 Boutique Cruises To Book For 2022
Treat yourself with a bijou boutique cruise, setting sail next year in some of the world's most stunning…
— Forbes
Carnival Corporation: More Efficient and Sustainable
"Our number one goal is reducing our emissions," said Bill Burke, chief maritime officer at Carnival Corporation. That goal is a 40 percent reduction in…
— Cruise Industry News
Tradewind Voyages Cancels Debut 2021/2022 Caribbean Program on Golden Horizon
The Caribbean is no longer on the horizon for startup cruise company Tradewind Voyages, with the line canceling its inaugural Caribbean program of 17 sailings between December 2021 and April 2022. Originally slated to take place…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Flair Airlines grows schedule 33% in Canada and the U.S. with four new aircraft
Flair Airlines, Canada’s only independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), continues its unprecedented growth with the deployment of four brand new 737 MAX aircraft in April and May…
— Yahoo!
Southwest drops plan to put unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave starting in December
Southwest and American Airlines are trying to reassure employees about job security ahead of the federal vaccine…
— CNBC
COVID vaccine mandate for flyers unnecessary: U.S. Travel Association
Opposing View: Risk of COVID transmission on planes is lower than other common settings such as grocery stores. So why the disparate focus on air travel…
— USA Today
European-Based Airline Drops Mask Mandate For Some Flights
As COVID cases drop in these Scandinavian countries, this airline has decided to lift mask requirements for regional…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Lisbon's Luxury Hotel Scene Has Never Been Better
The Portuguese capital is always evolving, even in a pandemic. Between newcomers in very different styles and a number of ambitious renovations, the city now has something for any kind of…
— Forbes
Asia’s Newest Hotel Brand, Explorar Hotels & Resorts, Announces New Treehouse Resort In El Nido, Palawan, Opening 2024
Highly anticipated new hotel brand Explorar Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce its latest signing, Explorar Treehouses El Nido in the Philippines. Slated to open on Palawan Island in 2024, Explorar Treehouses El Nido is the second property to join Explorar Hotels &…
— Hospitality Net
Virgin Hotel Nears Completion at 1225 Broadway in NoMad, Manhattan
Work is nearing completion on the Virgin Hotel, a 476-foot-tall, 460-room project from Stantec and Lam Group at 1225…
— New York YIMBY
Car Drives Off Road and Into Pool Area at Disney World Hotel
Disney World Guests were in for a surprise when they noticed a car parked on the wrong side of the Art of Animation hotel…
— Inside the Magic
Other and Odd
15 of the world's most spectacular airport landings
There's a lot to love about travel. Experiencing a new culture. Eating great food. Staying in top notch hotels... and landing in a new…
— CNN
A new eco-conscious treehouse villa resort set to open in the Philippines
Explorar Treehouses El Nido will launch on the ‘best island in the world’ in 2024 with upcycled furniture, self-grown produce and local expert…
— The National
Travel to Thailand: latest Covid rules and pratical guidance
Plans to reopen Thailand to vaccinated travellers from 10 countries (including the UK) are being pushed ahead for November…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The First Chief Justice
On this date in 1789, Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. Nominated by George Washington to fill the role, John Jay helped to develop early principles upon which the nation's highest court would later build its jurisprudence. Jay was…
— Travel Research Online
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