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Destinations
Greece Plans Fams and Marketing to Support Rhodes
What’s a country to do when photos of it going up in flames have been featured on front-pages? Turn to the travel trade, of course. The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is doing just that. It is gearing up its marketing efforts and rolling out a series of fam trips, in…
— Travel Research Online
Central Florida Is a Hotspot for Leprosy, Report Says
When a 54-year-old landscaper came into an Orlando dermatology clinic with a splotchy, painful rash, Dr. Rajiv Nathoo took five or six biopsies. The rash was spreading from the man’s limbs to his face, but previous doctors had been stumped by what was causing it. The…
— CNN
Six Ways to Avoid the Tourist Logjams in Venice
Venice is so congested that it has become the embodiment of overtourism. Each year millions of tourists flock to this small city, home to a dwindling local population of 50,000, and the hordes in St. Mark’s Square are legendary. Yet visiting Venice doesn’t always require taking…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Formula 1 Races Are the Next Big U.S. Travel Destination
Miami’s Formula 1 gridwalk during the May 2023 race felt like a Hollywood red carpet event had been teleported to a racetrack. As a member of the press, I was ushered into the crowd and quickly found myself crammed between the Jonas Brothers and J Balvin as I…
— Thrillist
France Expects Over One Million Tourists for 2024 Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games is one of the most anticipated sports events in history. According to the Tourist Information Center, the City of Light is expecting to welcome over a million visitors. The city is also welcoming 10,500 athletes and 4,400 para-athletes from 206…
— Travel Noire
The Team Behind This Trendy NYC Bar Is Opening a New Train-Themed Pub in Moynihan Station
For any traveler who's a bit too early for their Amtrak train, or wants a spot to figure out the first thing to do upon arriving in New York City, will soon have a place to go. Right in the beautifully redone Moynihan Train Hall will be a new outpost for travelers looking for a post or…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
64-Year-Old Woman Falls Off Spectrum of the Seas, Search Efforts Ongoing
On Monday, a 64-year-old Indian woman reportedly fell overboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas as it traversed the Singapore Strait. Though search efforts are underway, they have yet to recover the missing passenger. The woman’s traveling companion…
— Cruise Radio
Celebrity Cruises Awarded 18 Wine Spectator Awards
Today, Celebrity Cruises has been awarded 18 Wine Spectator awards for its wine program and restaurants, with some of the cruise line’s restaurants receiving awards for their 11th consecutive year! Celebrity Cruises has continued to be the only cruise line to receive “Best…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Tersan Officially Completes Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux
Havila Voyages has taken delivery of cruise ships Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey on 1 August 2023. During an official ceremony, the Norwegian flag and the Havila Voyages flag were raised onboard both ships, marking “a milestone for the shipping…
— Cruise & Ferry
Transportation
O’Hare Named Travel Publication’s ‘Favorite Airport Dining’ Experience
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has been honored for its dining options for the fourth consecutive year by a popular travel website. Global Traveler’s annual “Trazee Awards” named O’Hare as the publication’s “Favorite Airport Dining” experience, an honor that it has…
— NBC Chicago
New California Airport Ban Will Completely Change How You Travel
Along with having to take off one's shoes and the rise of body scanners, stringent liquid rules are one of the biggest changes to come out of post-9/11 airport travel. In 2006, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) changed its onboard liquid regulations to less than 3.4…
— The Street
Travelling From Barcelona to London by Air Is Cheaper Than by Train, Report Reveals
A recent report released by Greenpeace has revealed that even though train travel offers a more environmentally friendly option, travelling from London to Barcelona by air has been proved to be cheaper. Greenpeace also highlights the significant cost disparity between air travel…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Lodging
An ‘Aladdin’ Suite in Times Square, Flying With Four Seasons and Other Hotel News You Missed
Every month when I sit down to write my monthly hotel news column, I ask myself the same question: Where did the last month go? And now, with the Fourth of July past us, I'm unnerved by the thoughts of summer — and summer travel — coming to an end. But even though…
— The Points Guy
Family-Friendly Bliss: 10 Best Hotels for Families in London for a Fun Stay
London offers unforgettable family staycations with incredible attractions like the Science Museum and numerous family-friendly hotels. The recommended hotels in this list have a rating above 8.0 and cater to the needs of vacationers visiting London for family trips. Each hotel…
— The Travel
Great Wolf Lodge Rooms Will Be Available for $84 Soon. Here’s How to Book One.
Families in need of vacay on a budget are in luck: Great Wolf Lodge is offering an $84 room special for one day this week. The flash sale will only last one day – Friday – or 8/4. The special is available at all U.S. resorts, a Great Wolf Lodge spokesperson told USA TODAY. The…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
10 Best Destinations for Eco-Travel to Add to Your Travel Checklist
Costa Rica is a renowned eco-tourism destination with biodiverse ecosystems, national parks, and protected areas. Visitors can support Monteverde and its residents who were severely impacted by the pandemic. The Galápagos Islands in Ecuador offer diverse ecosystems…
— The Travel
The World’s Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers to Visit Right Now
For most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer travelers, planning a trip often involves researching local attitudes and laws relevant to the LGBTQ community. Thankfully, the internet is home to a long list of important resources for LGBTQ travelers, which includes the…
— AFAR
We’re Facing the End of the Post-pandemic ‘Revenge Travel’, Says the Points Guy’s Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly, The Points Guy founder, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the summer travel surge, challenges ahead of consumers, how to best utilize airline miles credit card points, and and more…
— CNBC
Today in History
PT-109
The United States PT-109 was a World War II-era boat used in the Pacific Theater. It was commanded by 26-year-old skipper John F. Kennedy. A Japanese destroyer patrolling on a moonless night smashed into PT-109…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Eagle Passes Sea Trials: The 1st of 12 New American Cruise Lines Coastal Cats
GUILFORD, CT—August 1, 2023—American Eagle, the first American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cat, has passed Sea Trials with flying colors. American Cruise Lines accepted delivery of the 100-passenger small ship from…
— Travel Research Online
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