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Wednesday February 16, 2022

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Destinations

Vietnam eyes full reopening to international tourists from next month
Vietnam's tourism ministry on Tuesday proposed a full reopening of the country to foreign visitors and a lifting of nearly all travel restrictions from March 15, three months earlier than…

Why I Chose This Small Town in the Dominican Republic As My First Solo Travel Destination
A trip to Michès, a remote town in the Dominican Republic, helped me appreciate the gift of solo…

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Tours and Activities

Act fast: Free upgrades when you book luxury train trips in Canada with Rocky Mountaineer
If you want to ditch the airport and have a luxurious travel experience on a train instead, then this limited time offer could be for you. Rocky…

The most romantic spots in the US for popping the question
Looking to propose? These are the most romantic spots in the US for popping the…

Start planning a trip to beautiful Fiji with this quick guide
Have you always dreamed of a trip to Fiji? Start planning your dream vacation with our quick guide to this beautiful island…

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Cruise

CDC lowers pandemic travel warning for cruise ships
It says travelers should make sure they're fully vaccinated against COVID before taking a…

Inside the stunning Norwegian Cruise Line ship that's debuting in 2023
Norwegian Viva, which will accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy ;is being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy. Here's a look…

Cruise lines are preparing for a potential record Alaska season in 2022
Cruise companies have scheduled their ships for a record-breaking summer in Alaska, but it's a long way between here and…

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Transportation

AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake found on board plane
A domestic AirAsia flight in Malaysia was re-routed after passengers reportedly spotted a snake slithering through the plane's light fixtures.…

Man arrested on cruise ship is latest to be accused of stealing Hertz car
"I am one of their best customers. And here I am sitting in jail," Hertz customer Charles Doucette…

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Lodging

Australia's first underwater hotel lets you sleep next to fish in the Great Barrier Reef
As exciting new developments crop up in the Great Barrier Reef, the question about their impact on the environment…

10 hotels with crazy cool backstories
Cookie cutter hotels are cool and all, but have you ever crashed in a former convent built by Catholic…

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Other and Odd

The best travel deals to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year
If you're thinking of heading to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras this year, there are still some good travel deals out there. Here are the best flight and hotel deals to New…

10 Best Places to Retire Around the World
These are the best places to retire in the world — with low cost of living, quality healthcare, and more…

Today in History

Tutankhamun's tomb is opened
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter was a man obsessed. His studies revealed the existence of a little known or remembered Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, reigning in 1333–1324 BCE. But the evidence was scant, and the location of the Pharaoh's tomb,…

Press Releases of Interest

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Blogging Like An Expert

It is important to your digital marketing plan to consider incorporating a blog into your travel agency’s website. However, with so many blogs vying for attention, you need to take steps to ensure your blog will stand out and speak with an authority that captures the attention of your readership.

As a professional travel consultant, you have real expertise on a topic of interest to the public. The key to delivering blogging articles that truly engage readers and eliciting comments from them is to generate content that is lively, unexpected, and fresh. Making sure that your blog is communicating on both an intellectual and an emotional level will keep your audience returning to your blog for new information.

Deliver…

  — Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report

From Hulu to YouTube, Advisors Find New Outlets for Marketing Travel
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday February 11, 2022

Let’s just say that unique times call for unique strategies. Being so deep in the throes of omicron concerns (could that have been just a couple of weeks ago?), it’s not surprising that some travel advisors took a step beyond the usual marketing strategies to reach new and existing customers.

Leave it to the younger generation to head for Hulu. While everyone agrees that taking a group by the hand and posting your adventures on social media is the best way to build confidence among customers, 29-year-old Dillon Guyer put together “some incredible footage” he filmed of everything from Clearwater, Florida, to Virgin Voyages, Athens and Istanbul while he did that. He then posted it on the Hulu channel using a new program in beta testing.

With…

  — Travel Research Online
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