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Destinations
5 Reasons Why Puerto Rico Is One of the Hottest Destinations of the Year
Puerto Rico has been growing in popularity among travelers in recent years as the ultimate destination for a tropical island getaway. This Caribbean island, which is a territory of the United States, saw a record-breaking 5.1 million tourists in 2022 — a massive increase from the…
— Travel Off Path
What LGBTQ Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting Turkey
Turkish summers are an attractive proposition, with the promise of white sandy beaches and boat parties providing the perfect summer escape. But following the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as president last month, members of the LGBTQ community believe they are…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
The Best Places to Eat in Paris Right Now
Paris’s reputation as one of the world’s culinary capitals is entirely justified. Food isn’t just a passion here, it’s as intrinsic to Parisian culture as summer evenings by the Seine, a love of understated fashion, and (of course) the right to endlessly go on strike. This is the city where two…
— AFAR
Disney’s Most Exclusive Tour: 12 Parks and a Private Jet for $115,000
Disney raised eyebrows when it debuted an interactive Star Wars-themed hotel that would cost upward of $5,000 per couple for a two-night stay. Now, the entertainment giant is about to start selling spots for a private jet experience that costs nearly 50 times as much. Adventures…
— The Washington Post
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is Found on Florida’s Beaches
Well, this is terrifying. Marine Biologists at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have discovered high levels of the Vibrio bacteria in decomposing piles of sargassum seaweed that wash up on the state’s beaches every year. The bacteria V. vulnificas, when entering the body via an open…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
‘Gay Summer Camp’: How Cruises Create Space for LGBTQ+ Travelers at Sea
As Sharon Moss' cruise vacation came to an end, the 42-year-old went big before going home. Moss, who is fine with any pronoun but mostly uses they/them, spent the last day of February sailing to the Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises' Reflection ship dancing in the pool with their…
— USA Today
Viking Cruises' Viking Saturn Named By Metropolitan Opera Chairwoman Ann Ziff
On June 6, 2023, in New York City, Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn, the cruise line’s newest ship, was named by philanthropist, Chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera, and longtime Viking Cruises cultural partner, Ann Ziff, who will serve as the ship’s godmother. After the celebration…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Disrupts U.S. Air Travel
The wildfire smoke that has cast a sickly pall over major cities across the eastern United States snarled air travel Thursday, creating headaches for big aviation hubs and upending plans for thousands of travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday morning…
— NBC News
Economy Class Airplane Bunk Beds Get Seal of Approval as Launch Moves Closer
Air New Zealand’s Skynest, the upcoming reimagined economy-class seating which promises bunk beds in the skies, has already attracted a lot of buzz and excitement among sleep-starved long-haul passengers. Now the concept’s got the industry seal of approval via a prestigious…
— CNN
Lodging
Looking for the Cheapest Room Rate? HotelSlash Wants To Help.
Websites like HotelTonight have long tried to solve the dilemma of when to book hotel rooms to get the best rates. Online travel agencies like Booking.com and Hopper have added price protection programs for the same reason. And still travelers complain about how hard it is to find a…
— New York Times
Owner of These Iconic San Francisco Hotels To Stop Loan Payments
The investment firm that owns Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco, two of San Francisco’s largest hotels, has announced it will stop making payments on the properties and will surrender them to its lender. Downtown San Francisco has been plagued in…
— Travel Awaits
Unveiling American Hospitality: 10 Best Omni Hotels And Resorts Across The US
Omni is a distinguished brand of hotels and resorts offering unparalleled luxury and service to discerning travelers across the United States. Each property is meticulously designed to reflect the local culture and provide a unique, immersive experience. From stunning architecture to…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Women Who Travel Podcast: Living Wildly in Patagonia With Conservationist Kris Tompkins
Lale chats with Kris Tompkins, an American conservationist who is the subject of a new National Geographic documentary, Wild Life, about her work restoring the wild beauty of Patagonia by protecting and creating nearly 15 million acres of parkland. Her philosophy? "If you buy a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Priceline and Google Join Forces To Revolutionize Travel Planning With AI
In an exciting collaboration, Priceline, the online travel agency under Booking Holdings, and tech giant Google are set to introduce advanced artificial intelligence tools that will transform how people plan their trips. As early as this summer, travelers will have access to an enhanced…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Porsche No. 1
On June 8, 1948, the first car bearing the name "Porsche" took its very first test drive. The company had been restructured by a British Major, Ivan Hirst, after its founder was imprisoned for war crimes following Porsche's…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
WeTravel Invites Travel Professionals to its Inaugural Tech and Innovation Summit
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—June 7, 2023—WeTravel—the leading technology platform, known for empowering thousands of multi-day travel businesses to operate successfully– announced today that registration is open for…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Popular Travel Trends by Decade
by TRO Staff
Thursday June 08, 2023
Travel has been a part of human life since the migratory days of ancient ancestors. Though, it has changed quite a bit from having to walk for thousands of miles. Ships, horse-led carts, trains, cars, planes, and then jets. We have traveled through time to our destination in the here and now, where we travel this wonderful world more than any other population in history.
Yet, we can mark a line into modern travel with the access to travel technology available to the general public. Starting with a staple of American life, the…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
South African Tourism Casts Its Lens on the North American Market
by David Cogswell
Thursday June 08, 2023
At Africa’s T ravel Indaba, the trade show held in Durban May 9-11, South African Tourism presented a seminar called USA Market Access Workshop. It was targeted at African tourism businesses looking for insights on how to penetrate the vast North American travel market. But the market intelligence presented could be equally valuable to American travel advisors looking for insights on how to tap into the potential American market for travel to Africa.
— Travel Research Online
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