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Destinations
List of EU Travel Destinations That Still Require Tourists to Wear a Mask
At present, the majority of EU and EEA countries have abolished their preventive…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Save on Hawaii Travel Even as Demand Soars
When deciding where to travel this summer, Hawaii checks all the boxes for many tourists. The islands’ lush, tropical…
— NASDAQ
Tours and Activities
12 Best Tropical Vacations in the U.S. for Stunning Islands, Charming Beach Towns, and Beautiful Resorts
From Florida to South Carolina, these U.S. destinations prove you don't need to travel far for a tropical…
— Travel+Leisure
In Italy’s Dolomite mountains, a peak experience for hikers
My first encounter with Italy’s famous “three peaks” — the Tre Cime di Lavaredo — was in a traffic circle. In the picturesque town of Dobbiaco/Toblach, three small painted…
— Washington Post
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line’s entire fleet back in service
With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of its entire fleet…
— Travel Research Online
Discover Portugal's enchanting Douro River on a wine-filled cruise
Relax and indulge as your explore stunning Porto, Pinhao and Barca d'Alva on Country Living's autumn Douro River…
— Country Living
Cruises Return to the Port of Toronto for First Time in Two Years
Great Lakes cruises have returned to the Port of Toronto, Canada for the first time in two years with the Viking…
— Cruise Hive
'I did not feel safe': Carnival Cruise overwhelmed with COVID cases, passengers say
Passengers on a Carnival Cruise Ship that docked Tuesday in Seattle say more than 100 people aboard the ship tested positive for COVID-19, and the ship was…
— King5 Seattle
Transportation
United Airlines Resumes Flights between San Francisco and Melbourne
Starting this June, United will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Melbourne and the United States United announced…
— Travel Research Online
FAA to increase Florida air traffic controllers, work with airlines
Airlines have ramped up capacity beyond 2019 levels at several major Florida…
— CNBC
What It's Like to Fly from the U.S. to Europe on Play, Iceland's New Budget Airline
We rode Play's inaugural flight out of the US to Iceland. Here's what to expect aboard the budget…
— Thrillist
Lodging
Visitor sues Hawaii hotel after beach recommendation
Imagine you're a hotel worker, and a visitor asks you to recommend a good beach to go to as a family. If that visitor is injured at the beach you recommended, can you or the hotel be held responsible for those…
— KHON2
Airbnb beats estimates with 70% revenue growth as travel rebounds
Airbnb said it's seen substantial growth in bookings despite pandemic concerns, macroeconomic headwinds and the war in…
— CNBC
Business travel will fully recover by the end of the year, Hilton CFO says
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) is seeing tailwinds going into the summer as consumers spend more on leisure travel amid a waning…
— Yahoo News
Other and Odd
How to Make Friends While Traveling Alone
You can make new friends on vacation without resorting to a hostel full of drunk…
— Life Hacker
AAA early travel forecast
Although its official summer travel forecast won't be out until next week, AAA is providing some early insight for…
— ABC News
6 truths and myths about 'cancel for any reason' travel insurance
Cancel for any reason travel insurance has become popular during the pandemic. But are the added costs worth…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo ("5th of May") commemorates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 – a victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Launches “Share Your Travel Moment” Giveaway on Facebook in Honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day
Collette, global tour operator, launches a “Share Your Travel Moment” giveaway for travel advisors, in honor of travel advisor appreciation month.…
— Travel Research Online
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 5.02.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Riding with VIA Rail Canada
 Trains have been an iconic part of modern history since 1804. They have carried important goods to well-known cities and remote areas. Trains gave a vitality to the journey of travel, shortening trips— letting the traveler enjoy the scenery of vast forests of green and mountains that dominate the landscape. Today, the experience of these journeys are no less relevant. Which is where VIA Rail Canada steps in to keep everything on track.
VIA Rail (or…
— Travel Research Online
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