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Friday February 03, 2023

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Destinations

Hong Kong Is Set To Give Away 500,000 Free Airline Tickets To Lure Back Tourists
Hong Kong's government has announced plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as part of efforts to revive its tourism industry and attract visitors back to the city. The "Hello Hong Kong" initiative was unveiled on Thursday but has been in the works for over two years. Tickets will be…

Regenerative Travel: How Hawaii Is Redefining Tourism
Hawaii is a natural gem, known for its serene beaches, exquisite abodes and translucent waters. Every day, planeloads of visitors arrive, ready to make a beeline for iconic hotspots and hidden gems. Over the years, the pacific paradise has fallen victim to its own success. In Hawaiian…

WTTC Ranks Paris As Most Powerful Tourism City In The World
What is the world’s most powerful tourism city? The answer may surprise you. The World Travel & Tourism Council has once again released its list of the most powerful cities for tourism this year. At the top was the city for lovers: Paris. The list is based on the number of tourists that visited the…

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Tours and Activities

This U.S. National Park Is The Most Popular During The Winter
While some prefer to escape to the sunshine during winter, many are braving the colder temperatures and hitting the roads to explore America’s most beautiful national parks. RVshare, an RV rental site, conducted a travel trend report and found that 53% of respondents are looking to…

In Virginia, a Homecoming for Chef Edna Lewis
On a quiet fall morning in Orange County, Virginia, low clouds pass over the orange- and emerald-colored hills of the Shenandoah Valley. The slight chill on the wind doesn’t dissipate the moisture in the air. Dew clings to blades of grass, catching rays of light as cars hum along nearby Highway…

These Are the National Parks Requiring Reservations in 2023
America's protected lands may be for all—but in 2023, national park reservations are very much a thing. Since the National Park Service (NPS) started recording visitation numbers in 1904, it's welcomed a total of 15.4 billion recreational visitors to its sites, who come to explore the beauty of…

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Cruise

Disney's Marvel & Pixar Day at Sea Cruises to Return in 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced that its special Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea voyages will be returning in 2024. Setting sail from January through early March from Florida, the events combine the fun of a Disney cruise with one day at sea inspired by favorite films and characters…

Paul Gauguin Marks 25 Years In French Polynesia
This year, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ The Gauguin Experience marks 25 years of cruising through French Polynesia. The m/s Paul Gauguin was specifically designed to sail through the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Bali. The ship’s crew members and Les…

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Transportation

More Than 6,000 Flights Canceled So Far This Week
So far this week, more than 6,000 flights have been canceled within, into or out of the United States as icy weather has hit large swaths of the country. By Thursday afternoon, nearly 6,300 flight cancellations had been logged on flight tracking site FlightAware since Monday, including…

Commercial Flying Is Back in All 50 States Thanks to This Low-cost Airline Launching in Delaware
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines launched flights from Delaware on Wednesday, bringing commercial flights back to the state and ensuring commercial flights reach all 50 states. The airline, which first launched in 2021, will now fly nonstop from the Wilmington Airport (ILG) to five popular…

Frontier Is Adding Direct Routes To Puerto Rico From These 7 U.S. Cities
Frontier Airlines is expanding its Caribbean service. Beginning this May, the low-cost airline will add new direct routes from 7 U.S. cities to beautiful Puerto Rico. Frontier is also launching a service to Ponce, Puerto Rico for the first time. The new flight additions mean Frontier will soon…

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Lodging

10 Treehouse Rentals In The U.S. That Make Us Feel Like We're In The Clouds
Are you looking for a unique and memorable experience out in nature? Then look no further than a tree house rental in the United States! While renting a tree house may not be your first choice for accommodations, these one-of-a-kind rentals offer the perfect blend of nature and luxury…

Celebrate Valentine's Day This Month With Red Velvet Waffles At Hampton Hotels
Love is in the air ... or is that just the smell of fresh-made waffles? At Hampton by Hilton, it's actually both. Throughout the month of February, Hampton is adding a very special Valentine's Day treat to its free breakfast lineup: red velvet waffles. And can you imagine anything more…

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Other and Odd

Powerful Cold Front To Hit The Northeast
A powerful cold front is set to sweep across the entire Northeastern United States by Friday morning, bringing a preview of winter’s chill to the region. As temperatures drop, dangerous wind chills are expected throughout New England and parts of the Northeast, causing the National…

LGBTQ+ People Want More Out of Travel
A new ILGTA Foundation report explores how the pandemic scrambled our expectations for queer travel and the opportunity for a global reset led by LGBTQ+ companies. Authored by Peter Jordan, a leader in LGBTQ+ travel, Going Further: How to Make LGBTQ+ Travel Transformational for…

Today in History

The Sixteenth Amendment Ratified (Income Tax)
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the United States Congress, allowing the Federal government to collect a tax based on income. While the Constitution give…

Deck Plans

Viking To Add New Ship On The Seine For 2025

Viking® will welcome a new Viking Longship®, purpose-built for the Seine River, to its fleet in 2025. Sailing the company’s popular eight-day Paris and the Heart of Normandy itinerary, the new sister ship will join four Viking Longships that were officially named in 2022, the Viking Fjorgyn®, the Viking Kari®, the Viking Radgrid® and the Viking Skaga®. All five ships are designed specifically to navigate the Seine River and bring guests to the heart of Paris, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower.

  — Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report

New Host Agency Fora Aims at $100 Million from Brand New Travel Advisors
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday February 03, 2023

Lissa Caltrider was in the middle of planning a scuba trip to Costa Rica and a weekend in Santa Monica—and thinking, “Boy, I wish I could make money doing this!”—when the Instagram ad from Fora popped up. And suddenly, it seemed, there was an easy and inexpensive way to make that happen.

  — Travel Research Online
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