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Destinations
6 Reasons To Visit This Underrated European Destination This Summer
Planning for your next big trip across the pond? This summer travel season is set to be one of the busiest ever, with travelers flocking to Europe in record numbers. International travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022, and international airfare has risen by…
— Travel Off Path
Why You'll Want To Pack Sunscreen And Plenty Of Patience When Traveling To This Caribbean Country
Tourism in Jamaica has been booming ever since the island country removed its pandemic travel restrictions. Indeed, the number of tourists traveling to Jamaica climbed nearly 100 percent in the first 3 months of this year. That surge in visitors, combined with airport…
— Travel Awaits
27 Ultimate Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta
Hollywood might have put Puerto Vallarta on the map back in the 60s, but today it’s as glamorous, striking, and magnetic as ever. With a prized location between the cinematic Sierra Madre Mountains and the horseshoe-shaped Banderas Bay on Mexico’s Pacific…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
"The Big Melt" Closes Yosemite
Yosemite Valley and other swatches of Yosemite Park have closed to visitors through at least Wednesday due to flooding, as an historic snowpack in the Sierras begins to melt. "An extended period of very warm temperatures will cause rapid snow melt which is…
— Travel Research Online
Spiritual Retreats To Outdoor Adventure: Summer Travel Is About Escaping Burnout
After experiencing severe burnout during the pandemic and being diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD, 34-year-old Caitlin Gibson knew she had to make some changes. 'I realized I wasn’t taking good care of myself and was stressed out both personally and…
— Yahoo! Finance
Expert Travel Tips For Planning A Family Summer Vacation
Summer is less than two months away so it's high time to lock in any family vacation plans to avoid breaking the bank. "Good Morning America" tapped two top travel experts to help your family get ready to hit the road, rail, sky or seas this summer with ease…
— ABC News
Cruise
Cruise Ship With the Most Spacious Cabins at Sea Is Completed
Looking for a cruise ship with roomy cabins? Construction has completed on the cruise ship with the most spacious standard staterooms at sea. Oceana Cruises, one of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines, took delivery of their newest cruise ship…
— Cruise Fever
Seabourn Announces First-Ever 90-Day Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn has announced its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage” that will sail roundtrip around the continent for 90 days. The Seabourn Sojourn will leave Barcelona, Spain, on November 30, 2024, and stop at 44 must-see ports and cities throughout 26 countries. The…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
United Airlines Plane To Israel Turns Back Hours Into Flight Due To Unruly Passenger
A United Airlines flight from New Jersey to Tel Aviv, Israel, turned around just hours into its trip because of an unruly traveler over the weekend. United Flight 90 diverted back to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday soon after taking off "due to a disruptive…
— USA Today
Avelo Continues Growing With New West Coast Flights
Avelo's rapid expansion continues. The ultra-low-cost startup plans to fly from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) in Oregon to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in California. It will also resume an older route from Bozeman Yellowstone International…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Chef Roze Traore Opens Boutique Hotel In West Africa's Côte
In today’s hospitality industry, unique experiences are at the forefront of customer’s minds when it comes to spending their time of leisure. However, the best unique experiences come from unique individuals. Enter Chef Roze Traore, famous model-turned-chef who…
— Travel Noire
For a Wild West Adventure, Head to These 10 Family-Friendly Ranches and Lodges
There’s no denying the romantic appeal of the American West: storied ranching culture; green valleys that explode with wildflowers in the spring; rushing, trout-filled rivers; stands of pine and aspen forests; views of snow-topped peaks. And there are few better ways…
— AFAR
These 7 Disney World Hotels Have Rooms on Sale From Under $100 This Summer – With Free Park Transportation and Early Park Access
A summer vacation to Walt Disney World in Orlando just got a little cheaper. Seven park hotels that are within walking distance of Disney Springs are offering discounts on nightly stays between May 1 and Aug. 31. The deepest discounts include stays at $97 a…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
What Is Travel Medical Insurance?
Travel medical insurance pays for emergency medical expenses if you get sick or injured while on a trip. This coverage is especially important if you are traveling outside of the country because your U.S. health insurance may provide little to no coverage abroad…
— USA Today
4 Sustainable Travel Innovations Shaping the Future of the Tourism Industry
When it comes to sustainable ways to move through the world, big changes are happening in the travel industry. Nearly every sector of tourism, including cruise lines, luxury resorts, airlines, and the destinations themselves are turning to innovative solutions that cut…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Dedication of the Empire State Building
New York City's Empire State Building was dedicated on this day in 1931. The grand building was designed by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon using earlier designs for the Reynolds…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
When a Supplier is About to Go Belly-Up
by John Frenaye
Monday May 01, 2023
When a travel s upplier looks like it may be going out of business, it can be a stressful situation for travel agents and their clients. Considering recent events with Vantage Deluxe World Travel, it's important for travel agents to be prepared and know how to handle this situation.
While most agents will not have clients traveling with Vantage (they aggressively solicit direct bookings and dissuade customers from using an agent), we are usually called upon to try and help. Can we? The short answer is “no.” If the client booked directly, nothing can be done beyond empathizing and subtly reminding them why an agency booking makes sense.
But as we have seen, any supplier can go out of business. And for those that may not have…
— Travel Research Online
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