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Destinations
New U.S. Covid travel warnings hit European hot spots
U.S. Covid travel warnings are hitting American tourist hotspots like Paris where it hurts, with some who depend on the dollar describing their situation as…
— NBC News
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022
Here are the best places to travel right now and in 2022 for summer, spring, winter, or fall vacations. Our list of best vacation spots includes destinations in Hawaii, California, Italy, the UK, Asia, and…
— Travel+Leisure
Netherlands to Require Booster Shots for Travel from February 2022
The Dutch Minister of Health, Hugo de Jonge, has announced that starting from February 2022 the country’s authorities will only recognise COVID-19 vaccination certificates that indicate that the holder has received a booster…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
The 5 Best North American Train Trips to Take This Winter
From Moab to Denver, Vancouver to Toronto and Anchorage to Fairbanks, these train routes shouldn't be…
— InsideHook
Essential places to visit in Kolkata
Best Places To Visit In Kolkata: Explore Kolkata's most iconic destinations during your next trip to the…
— Time of India
Scenic coastal trains and countryside drives: here's how to get around in Sicily
From how to find a taxi to top tips on train travel and accessible transportation, here's what you need to know about getting around…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Jimmy Buffett Is Bringing Margaritaville To The High Seas
The flip-flop-wearing crooner's lost shaker of salt may be on a cruise…
— Forbes
New Cruise Infographic Evidences Robust Industry Restart in December 2021
'Cruise Industry News has presented an infographic detailing cruise lines and cruise ships sailing this month in an easy-to-read one-page PDF…
— Cruise Industry News
Royal Caribbean Extends its Cruise with Confidence Cancellation Policy
Royal Caribbean extends its Cruise with Confidence cancellation poly to continue offering flexibility for…
— Cruise Hive
Whiskey Lovers Set Sail On This Special Cruise Spring 2022
Whiskey has become the trendy liquor recently and Celebrity Cruises is looking to capitalize on the trend with a whiskey-centered…
— TravelAwaits
Transportation
FAA research grants aim to tackle aviation's massive deficit of greener fuel
Greener aviation fuel is key to airlines' commitments to cut carbon emissions but supply is…
— CNBC
8 Secrets About Flight Delays You Need To Know Before Your Next Trip
Here's how to reduce your risk for delays, know when they're coming and make the experience less miserable…
— HuffPost
Now You Can Stream Spotify On Delta Airlines Flights For Free
Long flights can be boring. Being stuck in a metal can in the sky can be a nightmare for some, which is why there is in-flight entertainment. It helps…
— Geeky Gadgets
Lodging
Hyatt introduces room keys in Apple Wallet
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has rolled out room keys in Apple Wallet across the first six participating U.S. hotels: Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Hyatt…
— Hotel Business
Boutique hotel trends for 2022: What’s next for the sector?
Want to know the boutique hotel trends for 2022 to look out for? In the below guest post, Anthony van Hoffen, Partner, and Katie Thomas, Associate, at law firm Lewis Silkin discuss what is on the horizon for the boutique and luxury hotel sector in…
— Boutique Hotelier
Hilton permanently extends points expiration to 24 months
Hilton loyalists rejoice! Effective immediately, Hilton Honors is permanently changing its point expiration policy so members have longer to redeem…
— The Points Guy
New York City, Facing Housing Crisis, Targets Illegal Airbnb Owners
New legislation will require hosts of short-term rentals to register with the city - the latest move in a long battle between New York and the rental…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Which company should I choose for a cheap PCR covid test near me?
Looking for a cheap and reliable lateral flow or PCR Covid-19 test? The Which? experts take a look into travel test…
— Which?
Malta to Host United States Tour Operators Association in 2022
Malta will host the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) annual Out-of-Country Board Meeting in May…
— FTN News
Corona Beer to Open Private Island Destination in the Caribbean in 2022
Plans for Corona Island were announced by popular beer brand Corona in November and is slated to open to visitors in the spring of…
— People Magazine
UAE Switches Weekend to Saturday-Sunday, Adopts 4 ½ Day Week
The United Arab Emirates will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday for state employees, breaking ranks with the rest of the Gulf as it accelerates a push to draw in international investment and…
— Bloomberg
Today in History
The First African-American Governor
On this day in 1872, Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback became the first person of African-American descent to serve as the governor of a U.S. State. Pinchback served as the Governor of Louisiana, rising to the office after serving as the acting lieutenant governor. When the governor of Louisiana…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SIGNS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL AIRLINE CEMAIR
Johannesburg, South Africa (7 December 2021) – outh African Airways (SAA) has signed a co-operation agreement with local and regional carrier CemAir that extends the route network reach of both operators and offers customers using both airlines on a multi-destination voyage a seamless check-in experience.
SAA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kgokolo says, “Airlines the world over constantly strive for efficiency and the benefit for the customer is that this agreement is convenient…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Renewing the Heart of Hungary
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday December 09, 2021
Budapest, with  its wonderfully varied architecture, is getting a revamped look of an important part of its history and culture. Buda Castle has been a staple of the landscape of Budapest for 750 years. But, starting in 2019 and continuing into well into this year, Buda Castle and the surrounding district of Budapest is getting a well-deserved upgrade. Dubbed The National Hauszmann Program, this restoration and improvement project has had a substantial impact on what the traveler will witness in an already vibrant…
— Travel Research Online
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