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Destinations
Thailand's quarantine-free travel pass suspended amid Omicron variant concerns
Amid the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Thailand has announced some changes to its inbound quarantine-free travel status for some…
— CNN
CDC Adds 8 New Destinations to Highest Travel Warning, Including These Popular European Destinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added eight new destinations to its highest travel warning including Spain, Finland, and the Caribbean island of…
— Travel+Leisure
Biden Is Considering Lifting Travel Ban on Southern African Countries
President Biden said he is considering lifting a travel ban he imposed last month on non-U. S. citizen travelers from South Africa and seven other southern African…
— The Wall Street Journal
Tours and Activities
Iconic Itineraries: Rekindling a Love of Travel on a Grand Tour of Egypt
In a trip from our newly relaunched franchise, a mother-son duo traces thousands of years of history with help from lots of…
— Conde Nast Traveler
This Sacred Hiking Trail in Bhutan Is Reopening After 60 Years — Here's How You Can Visit
You can soon walk the Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years. In March 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will…
— Travel+Leisure
Explore Italy Next With Orient Express's Upcoming Luxury Train
The original Orient Express is set to relaunch with a new train La Dolce Vita with itineraries in Italy and to other cities in…
— Forbes
19 Unique And Fabulous Experiences In Moscow
Moscow is such an intriguing city and one well-worth visiting. There are so many things to see, it would be best to hire a local…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Will omicron affect my cruise? How cruise lines are adjusting to the new variant
The cruise industry is once again making headlines for onboard outbreaks of COVID-19 and ships being turned away from port due to sick passengers and…
— The Points Guy
Norwegian Cruise Line to Continue Terminal COVID Testing
Norwegian Cruise Line will continue testing its passengers at the terminal, prior to boarding a ship, through Jan. 31, 2021. This was outlined on the…
— Cruise Industry News
Carnival Cruise Line updates onboard mask requirements as omicron spreads
Carnival Cruise Line updated its mask policy Friday for sailings through Jan. 31 as omicron continues to…
— USA Today
Could Cruises Pause Again As Cases Rise on Land?
Are cruise ships beginning to see the impact of the Omicron variant? And could the variant lead to another pause in…
— Cruzely
Transportation
Canada's Flair Airlines adds 2 major US destinations
Canada's Flair Airlines is making big moves in the Big Apple and the Windy…
— The Points Guy
Airline CEO says "idiot" anti-vaxxers should not be allowed to fly, shop for groceries
The CEO of Ryanair, one of the largest airlines in Europe, said last week that those who have chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 should be banned from various aspects of everyday…
— Newsweek
How Omicron's Rapid Spread Could Impact Airline Operations
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus is causing concerns at a busy time of year. The new strain has prompted countries to reintroduce stricter travel restrictions, casting doubts over many people’s Christmas travel…
— Simple Flying
American Airlines to Launch Daily Flights to Dominica
American Airlines has announced that the just-launched Miami-Dominica route will expand to daily service beginning on April 5,…
— Caribbean Journal
Lodging
Members Only: Why Hotels From LA to Atlanta Are Opening Private Clubs
Join the club at hotels like Pendry West Hollywood, Thompson Buckhead and…
— Robb Report
Members Only: Why Hotels From LA to Atlanta Are Opening Private Clubs
Join the club at hotels like Pendry West Hollywood, Thompson Buckhead and…
— Yahoo!
Hilton Salwa: The gigantic luxury hotel in the middle of nowhere
The Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is a luxury resort the size of a small town near Qatar's border with Saudi Arabia which opened amid the pandemic. Is it worth the trek across the…
— CNN
Dream Hotel Group to build downtown Miami flagship hotel
Dream Hotel Group announced plans to open a 165-room, 10-story hotel as part of a hospitality-driven entertainment complex in downtown…
— Hotel Management
Other and Odd
Travel Boom At MIA Comes As Omicron Cases Continue To Rise
Officials say they don't see things slowing anytime…
— CBS Miami
What to Know About COVID-19 Testing for Travel
Stay up to date on the latest travel guidelines pertaining to at-home and PCR COVID-19 testing for domestic and international…
— AARP
How to Keep Up With Travel Requirements in 2022
Traveling in 2022 means that you'll have to stay…
— Black Girl Nerds
Today in History
The First Gorilla Born in Captivity
On this day in 1956, the Columbus Zoo in Ohio celebrated the birth of the first gorilla born in captivity. The baby, Colo, was 4 pounds and the daughter of two Western Lowland gorillas captured in French Cameroon. When gorillas were captured in the wild, they were often taken young enough to be reared by humans, and their parents and families…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS CLARIFIES TICKET REFUND PROCESS FOR TRAVEL ADVISORS IN NORTH AMERICA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (December 21, 2021) – South African Airways (SAA) has informed travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada that the airline is continuing to process ticket refunds through the Refund Accounting Department in their North America Regional Office for customers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make the process more efficient, travel advisors have been asked to forward any refund requests for wholly unused or partially used tickets…
— Travel Research Online
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