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Destinations
7 Italy vacations that check every travel style
Tiny islands, wineries and mountain towns that will get you away from…
— Washington Post
Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides
Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said on…
— Reuters
How to see Salzburg on a budget
Get the inside scoop on how to see Salzburg on a budget – from Mozart melodies to mountain…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Where to Go Winetasting in Napa Valley
It's hard to go wrong winetasting in Napa, but these are the best wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms of…
— AFAR
7 Great Biking Cities (and Which Trails to Ride)
There's no better way to zip through a new city than on two wheels. Here are some routes to try, from riverside jaunts to mountain…
— New York Times
Cruise
Regent Seven Seas 2025 World Cruise To Stop In 97 Ports, Here's How Much It Will Cost
See 97 ports, national parks, Komodo dragons, the Sydney Opera House, and even Easter Island on this ultra deluxe around-the-world…
— Travel Awaits
A new 'longitudinal' cruise travels from the Great Lakes to Antarctica
Viking's new cruise will take guests from Argentina to Antarctica then all the way to the Great…
— Time Out
3 reasons why a cruise should be on every foodie bucket list
There’s something special about eating freshly caught fish while sailing one of the seven seas it was caught in. Or enjoying the luxury of dining in a gourmet restaurant overseen by a world-famous chef as you voyage in style to your next…
— Good Housekeeping
Transportation
Amtrak is attracting new travelers
Amtrak is reporting a major spike in passengers, but a shift in who is riding…
— The Points Guy
These 5 U.S. Airports have the Longest TSA Security Wait Times
This means that if you want to make your travels easier this summer, you’ll be wise to avoid these 5 airports with the longest TSA wait…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
Hiking Down to Phantom Ranch, the Grand Canyon's Destination Hotel
The entire point of the unique place is the experience involved in getting…
— New York Times
Some hotels are emphasizing luxury with more all-inclusive offerings
Redefining what all-inclusive means, some hotel chains are adding new amenities, with everything from glamping to glass-floored bungalows on the…
— Market Watch
Other and Odd
Travel is back. And so are the influencers
As the tourism industry begins to recover from the pandemic, influencers are back on the move. We find out how hotels are working with…
— CNN
7 things to look out for when buying travel insurance, according to an expert
We spoke to travel insurance specialist Michael Pettifer, managing director of MPI Brokers, for some tips on how to be smart when buying travel…
— The Points Guy
Better Business Bureau: Watch out for travel scams
Consumers spend billions of dollars each year traveling. With the convenience of the internet, sometimes it's difficult to find a trustworthy third party. Sometimes well-recognized names are spoofed, or…
— Herald Dispatch
Today in History
The Treaty of Tordesillas
On June 7, 1494, the countries of Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas, so named for the Spanish city it was created in. The treaty divided the New World of the newly discovered Americas between the two…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 6.6.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
Soundings
Elvis has left the chapel
by TRO Staff
Monday June 06, 2022
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the company that controls the image of Elvis Presley and which licenses all use of his image, Authentic Brands Group, has issued a cease-and-desist letter to chapels in Las Vegas performing wedding ceremonies with chaplains dressed as the King. The company has said it will mandate a stop to all unauthorized use of “Presley’s name, likeness, voice, image and other elements” of his persona. The impact on the small businesses operating the wedding chapels in question could be severe.
Authentic Brands Group obtained the rights to the Elvis Presley image in 2013. The arrangement dictated a new management control over Graceland, the former residence of…
— Travel Research Online
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