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Destinations
The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Guide to Rio de Janeiro
From bars to nightclubs, saunas to beaches—Rio is LGBTQ+ friendly if you know where to go. The city of Rio de Janeiro is frequently considered to be one of the best gay destinations in the world. Known as the Marvelous City, it offers numerous options for the LGBTQ+ community…
— Fodor's Travel
6 Reasons Sri Lanka Should Be On Your Travel Radar This Year
If you have read anything about Sri Lanka in the past year, it’s likely that it wasn’t good news. From protests, political uprisings, electricity cuts, and food shortages, the country has had a rough time recently. In addition to daily hardships, the people of Sri Lanka suffered…
— Travel Off Path
PatBO Designer Patricia Bonaldi’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro
When it came to choosing a photo shoot location for PatBO’s spring 2023 campaign, designer Patricia Bonaldi turned to a city that’s long served as a personal influence: Rio de Janeiro. Growing up in the Brazilian municipality of Uberlândia, to the northwest, the lore of Rio’s “girls…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Death Valley National Park Is Gearing Up For A Star-Filled Event This Weekend — How You Can Take Part
Stargazers who live in or will be visiting the southwestern U.S. should take note: Death Valley National Park’s Dark Sky Festival will be held February 10–12. “During our annual spring Dark Sky Festival, visitors are invited to come explore the night sky and the unique park landscapes…
— Travel Awaits
5 Of The Best Road Trips In And Around Yosemite National Park
The roads around Yosemite National Park are a driving utopia – and motorists have 19th-century pioneers to thank. Early explorers had the gusto to carve these routes through expansive backcountry, sublime valleys, and pretty meadows, where deep gorges are dotted…
— Lonely Planet
Farm-To-Cushion Dining Along The Trans Bhutan Trail
It was midmorning as my guide, Singay Dradul, and I approached a verdant valley in the district of Wangdue Phodrang. We had come from Pele La, one of Bhutan's highest passes at 3,407m, which marks the boundary between the west and central parts of the Buddhist…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
These Are The Best Cruise Lines In The U.S. (Ranked By Rating)
Selecting a cruise line can be a challenge. There are at least a dozen major lines to choose from. They vary greatly in ship size and amenities offered. Some have all-inclusive pricing, while others don’t. Some are all-suite ships; some aren’t. And the ambience onboard the cruise…
— The Travel
Princess Brings New Fitness Classes to Sea
Princess Cruises shares the news of the brand’s latest offering at sea to guests with an interest in fitness! Starting in mid-February, the cruise line will expand onboard fitness classes and workouts curated by renowned boutique fitness brands, including Pure Barre, YogaSix, and…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Cruise Line's Website Going Offline for 4 Days for Upgrades
A cruise line’s website will be unavailable for four days later this month so they can integrate a new reservation platform. Azamara, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, is updating their website from February 23 through February 26. They are upgrading to a new…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Plane Vs Train: Travel Experts Race From London To Brussels
Two travel bloggers have raced between London and Brussels, testing the plane and train options between the cities for speed, experience and cost. Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer of The Points Guy UK raced between the two European business and political hubs by plane and…
— The Independent
Brightline Launches New Rail Safety Campaign
Today, Brightline launched a new campaign that includes a Public Safety Announcement (PSA), website, and digital pledge to bring attention to the importance of safety near railroad tracks. The new campaign reminds residents that their decisions around the tracks will impact others in…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Fedex Plane, Southwest Airlines Flight Nearly Collide At Austin Airport; FAA Investigating
Federal officials are investigating a near-collision at a Texas airport when a FedEx cargo plane had to discontinue its landing on the same runway a Southwest Airlines plane was scheduled to depart. The incident occurred at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Saturday morning after…
— USA Today
Lodging
10 Of The World's Most Sustainable Ski Resorts
A great gulp of crisp mountain air and a gaze across pristine peaks is enough to remind you of the soul-stirring benefits of a ski holiday. But while skiers dance in nature's playground, the infrastructure facilitating all that fun comes at a cost to an environment already under severe…
— CNN
TN’s Luxury Travel: First Look At The Four Seasons Private Residence In Los Angeles
Travel Noire has the exclusive first look at the Four Seasons Private Residences in Los Angeles, CA, which is sure to disrupt the travel industry. Many hotel brands have been entering the residential market. Since Airbnb and Vrbo have been providing various experiences regarding…
— Travel Noire
Airbnb Regulations Will Make Your Next New York City Trip Even More Expensive
Regulation is once again dangling over the short-term rental sector, best known for vacation rentals found on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Places like Maui, Hawaii, and Atlanta cap how many units a host can list online. Other cities like Paris limit the number of days a host can rent…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
This Is the Future of Black Travel, According to Industry Leaders
The future of Black tourism is expansion. Black travelers seek destinations and activities that are in line with their cultural and personal interests. And we are looking for ways to support communities and businesses run by people of color. Some experts in the travel sector predict…
— Travel+Leisure
Turkey and Syria Earthquake: How to Help Now
Two powerful earthquakes have caused devastating damage and are estimated to have killed nearly 3,000 people in southeast Turkey and northern Syria. This is also in a region host to millions of refugees who have fled Syria's war. Support is urgently needed as rescuers search…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The New Rules Of Travel
As travel roared back in 2022 after its pandemic hiatus, we jumped back in with a vengeance to make up for lost time. As a result of increased bookings, airlines struggled to keep up with demand, crowds returned at big tourist destinations and bad behavior reared its ugly head…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Charles Dickens is born
The great English novelist Charles Dickens, was born on February 7, 1812. Dickens was born in Landport, Portsmouth in Hampshire, the second of eight children in a solidly middle class family. However, financial hardship…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Association For The Promotion Of Tourism To Africa Launches Registration For Its 2023 Global Forum In Cape Town, South Africa
Miami, FL (February 7, 2023) - The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has launched the registration for the first Global Forum, which will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa September 26-30…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
CLIA announces new STARBoard and Trade Relations Committee leadership
by TRO Staff
Tuesday February 07, 2023
Cruise  Lines International Association, the world's largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, today announced the appointment of four leaders to helm its Strategic Trade Advisory and Review Board (STARBoard) and Trade Relations Committee (TRC) in North America.
Anita Pagliasso, Vice President of Industry Relations with KHM Travel Group, and Skip Fortier, Vice President of Network Expansion with Avoya Travel, will serve as STARBoard co-chairs. Dondra Ritzenthaler, ECC, Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support & Service, The Americas with Celebrity Cruises, will serve as TRC chair, and John Diorio, Vice President, North American Sales with Virgin Voyages, will serve as TRC vice-chair. The two-year terms…
— Travel Research Online
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