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Tuesday May 16, 2023

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Destinations

Cairo: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting
Cairo and the region surrounding it are on many bucket lists because of its rich culture, monumental sites, and ancient history. While the city itself is hectic, hot, and an assault on the senses, there are incredible things to discover around every corner. The food, religious sites…

7 Unmissable Experiences In Alaska: See The Best Of Its Epic Landscapes
With vast swaths of undeveloped land, communities that are only accessible by boat or plane, and plenty of wild characters who’ve chosen to live in one of the most rural and dramatic landscapes in the United States, it’s no surprise that Alaska is called the Last Frontier. The…

EU Commission Celebrates Schengen Area Achievements of 2022 Ahead of 2nd Schengen Council
The European Union’s Commission has presented the second report on the State of Schengen, celebrating the achievements reached within a year, including here the expansion of the Schengen Area with Croatia. The report points out that throughout last year, the…

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Tours and Activities

This State Just Launched an Official Waterfall Trail–Here's How to Visit Them All
Just in time for spring’s surging waterfall season—and to help cool off during the hot summer months—Kentucky has a new trail that connects travelers with the old-growth forests, mountains, and, yes, cascading falls of the Bluegrass State. Found in the Wildlands area (a…

SpaceX Just Revealed Plans to Launch Its First Commercial Space Station — and You Can Reserve Your Seat Now
SpaceX will launch what it is calling the world’s first commercial space station as early as 2025 with the goal of eventually developing a multi-module base. The space station, called the Vast Haven-1, will launch as early as August 2025 on a Falcon 9 rocket to low-Earth orbit…

Ennedi Massif: Africa's Remote Geological Wonder
My eyes lifted up towards a rocky ledge carved into a sandstone cliff in the heart of Chad's Ennedi Massif. I saw a face, then, as my eyes adjusted to the gloam, another appeared. Painted in bright ochre and white, men were riding camels and giant cows danced over the…

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Cruise

A Scenic Vista: 5 Things To Love About Oceania’s New Cruise Ship
Oceania Cruises unveiled Vista, its first new ship in over a decade, last Monday, and the vessel is the perfect evolution of the upscale, food-and-beverage-focused brand. I just spent a week exploring the ship's new and returning dining experiences, trying out all the cozy…

U.S. Cruise Port Kicks Off Their Biggest Season Ever in 2023
A U.S. cruise port kicked off what will be their biggest season ever when a Carnival cruise ship sailed the first of 26 cruises from the port. Carnival Cruise Line will sail more passengers from Norfolk, Virginia than ever before in 2023 now that Carnival Magic has relocated to the…

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Transportation

We Need Better Protections For Air Travel
The Biden administration recently proposed new rules to protect air travelers against flight cancellations and delays. The proposed changes involve compensation for issues that arise within an airline’s control, including meal, hotel and local transportation vouchers, and…

This Airline Is Phasing Out Paper Boarding Passes
Airline travel is taking a major step in becoming more digitalized. Starting today, Emirates will require most of its passengers departing Dubai International Airport to use mobile boarding passes instead of printed ones. “This initiative will significantly reduce paper waste…

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Lodging

These Are The 10 Best 5-Star Hotels In Toronto For A Lavish Canada Vacation
Toronto is a great year-round destination for any traveler. From backpackers to family vacationers, this Canadian city is always humming with activity, offering funky-cool places to stay and many activities for family vacationers. This world-class city is also home to a handful of…

Copenhagen’s Former Canadian Embassy Is Now a Luxurious Villa Rental
In late 2022, after a decade under renovation, the nearly 11,000-square-foot former Canadian Embassy in Copenhagen was reborn as Villa Canada, a seven-bedroom private villa with hotel-like amenities including 24/7 service, breakfast cooked to order daily, and complimentary…

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Other and Odd

PATH Symposium Fosters Collaboration and Relationship Building in the Travel Industry
In the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry, the notion of a Host Agency has undergone significant growth, leading to the emergence of various business models that have caused confusion regarding its true definition. Recognizing the need for clarity and…

State Department Urges Travelers To ‘Reconsider’ Visiting Jamaica, Colombia
The State Department is urging Americans to “reconsider travel” to Jamaica and Colombia due to crime and, in Colombia’s case, terrorism. The department regularly assesses risks for Americans abroad and had previously issued travel advisories for both Colombia and Jamaica…

Memorial Day Travel Projected To Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
If you're traveling this Memorial Day weekend, you may want to hit the road early to account for extra traffic. AAA estimates that 42.3 million Americans will travel during the holiday weekend — a 7% increase over last year. It is projected to be the third busiest Memorial…

Today in History

The First Academy Awards
On Tuesday, May 16th, 1929, Hollywood celebrated the first Academy Awards ceremony at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood. Actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille hosted the event. Unlike…

Press Releases of Interest

Spring Into Travel with Collette’s Hello Spring Sale
Pawtucket, RI (May 15, 2023) – Collette is excited to announce its Hello Spring Sale, which allows travelers to save as they explore the world. The sale will run from May 15, 2023, to May 22, 2023. Travelers will be…

Gatherings

PATH Symposium Fosters Collaboration and Relationship Building in the Travel Industry
by Richard Earls
Monday May 15, 2023

San Juan, Puerto Rico - In the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry, the notion of a Host Agency has undergone significant growth, leading to the emergence of various business models that have caused confusion regarding its true definition. Recognizing the need for clarity and standardization, the Professionals Association of Travel Hosts (PATH) was established to set operating standards and ensure strict adherence among its members. For travel agent professionals seeking excellence in host agencies, the gold standard can be easily found within the list of PATH members.

On April 30th, PATH held its highly anticipated 14th Annual Symposium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With a record-breaking number of attendees, this two-day event showcased the remarkable spirit…

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