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Destinations
Thailand ends almost all travel restrictions – but one key rule remains
Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know the country is “allowing almost everything” again. That’s according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the governmental entity responsible for promoting tourism to the country. Masks are no longer…
— CNBC
CDC puts Nordic favorite and 2 other places on 'high' risk list for Covid-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put a Nordic travel favorite on its "high" risk list for Covid-19 along with two other places. Representing three continents, the three destinations added to the list on Tuesday…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
What’s Next for Luxury Safaris?
Last week, I welcomed my last guests after a 40-year vocation in hotels, restaurants, and safari lodges across seven countries and two continents. I thank my lucky stars that I have had the opportunity to wing my way in the best industry of all: hospitality. What could possibly be…
— Afar
Notre Dame's Design Plan Was Just Released — and It Includes a Park, Underground Walkway, and More
When the final remodel of Notre Dame is complete, it will look a bit different than visitors remember. The plan, which is being led by landscape architect Bureau Bas Smets, will feature an enlarged square behind the cathedral and a new park, an underground walkway, and a canopy of…
— Travel+Leisure
Looking for delicious Georgian food? 10 must-try spots in Brooklyn
More than three-quarters of New York's roughly two dozen Georgian restaurants and bakeries are located in Brooklyn. And that's no accident as the majority of New York's 5,000-plus Georgian population live in South Brooklyn neighborhoods like Brighton Beach, Bensonhurst and…
— USA Today
Cruise
Norwegian ends pre-cruise COVID testing – where local rules allow
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced an end to its pre-embarkation COVID testing requirement for cruises where local restrictions do not require them, the company said Wednesday. The policy change will take effect on Aug. 1 for its brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania…
— USA Today
27 cruise ship embarkation day do’s and don’ts
You’ve planned your cruise, and now it’s embarkation day. You just can’t wait to get on board your ship and relax, sip a tropical drink and stare out to sea. You’re on vacation – woohoo! Not so fast. You might be ready to cruise, but the ship’s crew still is getting the ship ready, having…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
As flight cancellations and delays pile up, airlines may not be back on track until Labor Day
It was a tough holiday weekend, as airlines canceled 1,200 flights Friday, another 1,200 Saturday and about 300 and 225 on Sunday and Monday, July 4, respectively. Delayed flights were also in the thousands, with ground stops — all traffic halted — at airports like Denver, Miami, Atlanta,…
— CBS News
Bad News: No, Air Travel Won't Get Better Anytime Soon
Aviation is getting hit on all fronts. Thousands of flights are still getting canceled in Europe and the U.S. The July 4th weekend was another nightmare for air travel. The TSA screened more than 6 million people from Friday to Sunday, the highest since the pandemic, but the travel boom…
— Fodor's Travel
Staff shortages force British Airways to cut 10,300 flights through October
Increasing and ongoing staff shortages are forcing carrier British Airways to cut 10,300 airline flights through the peak travel season this summer. On top of cuts announced by SAS and United Airlines over the past week, it appears the Summer of Chaos is in full swing. Although it appears most…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
Disney Vacation Club Adds Spoonful Of Sugar To Create Beautiful New Rooms At Grand Floridian Resort, Take A Peek Inside
It’s been a while since Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort got a refresh. Some guests would probably tell you it’s well overdue; as Disney’s flagship resort, the rooms have felt more shabby than chic lately. Consider that wish granted. Disney just unveiled major renovations to some of the…
— Travel Awaits
Top 7 Hotels In Portland, Oregon For Your Next Trip
Portland, Oregon is a beautiful city with countless things to do, ranging from traditional to quirky. With so much to do, a visit to the city can make an excellent getaway. If you’re planning a visit to Portland in 2022, here are seven excellent…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Who You Should Travel With, Based On Your Star Sign
Picking the right travel buddy can be a tricky business. How do you find someone you get along with, who shares your interests and idea of what constitutes a great vacation? Astrologer and avid traveler Susan Miller says the answers to many of these questions could lie in our zodiac…
— Conde Nast Traveler
How I Travel: Oleema Miller
As the co-founder, creative director, and designer behind luxury swim and ready-to-wear brand, Mikoh, Oleema Miller knows a thing or two about a proper jaunt. Alongside Mikoh’s other co-founder, Oleema’s sister Kalani Miller, Oleema grew grew up with the ocean in her backyard in…
— Forbes
Today in History
The Roswell Incident
On July 8, 1947 The Roswell Army Air Field issued an unusual press release indicating that on July 7th, the day before, some of its personnel had located and removed a crashed “flying disc” from a local ranch. A second…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Goway Hits 10,000 Members on its Private Facebook Group for Travel Agents
Goway has hit 10,000 members on its private Facebook group for travel agents. This milestone demonstrates what an active and vibrant community Goway has created on social media and speaks to the desire of…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Cruise and Tour Boom: Tauck’s Post-lockdown Resurgence Is All Over the Map
by David Cogswell
Thursday July 07, 2022
Tauck is experi encing a post-lockdown boom that is making Steve Spivak, vice president of global sales, very happy. “We’re seeing such a great resurgence in the type of travel we offer,” he told me, “not just luxury, but truly immersive, bucket list-type travel.”
Tauck has already carried more passengers this year than it did in all of last year. Its booking pace has exceeded that of 2019, the last year before the COVID pandemic. As unprecedented as the lockdown was, the bounce back for Tauck is also creating a novel constellation of market forces. The pent-up demand is across the board for cruise and land products, destinations around the world, and various styles of travel packages. Tauck’s customers are ready to travel, to make up for…
— Travel Research Online
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