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Destinations
Record number of Americans plan on traveling abroad in the next 6 months
More than one-in-five Americans plan on vacationing in a foreign country in the near future, the highest share ever recorded, even as overall consumer confidence was dragged down by worsening inflation expectations in…
— Reuters
Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to U.S. to be cautious of local laws
While the advisory doesn't dive into specific states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to the number of laws passed in the U.S. this year that restrict LGBTQ+…
— CBS News
The World's First Digital Passports Have Officially Arrived
The Finnish Border Guard announced Finnish citizens on Finnair flights will be able to test a new digital travel document. The document will be the first version of a digital passport in the…
— Thrillist
Tours and Activities
10 Eco-Friendly Tour Companies You Should Know About
Seeing the world doesn't have to destroy it. Check out these eco-friendly tour companies promoting sustainable travel and one-of-a-kind…
— The Travel
5 Things To Do On Your First Trip To Munich, Germany
Thinking of visiting Munich for Oktoberfest this year? Here are some other things to check out before or after the…
— Forbes
Cruise
Celebrity Cruise Ship Assists in Rescue of Over 200 Refugees
Celebrity Beyond answered a call for assistance from the Italian Coast Guard and helped rescue more than 200 refugees adrift at…
— Cruise Hive
Top things I loved and hated about my Royal Caribbean cruise in Europe
Between the rich culture and history, European cruises provide the ultimate convenience for visiting multiple countries on a vacation without having to unpack and repack your suitcase. After 30 cruises, I can confidently say that European cruises are my favorite. I love having a comfortable home base to return to each evening, all…
— Cruise.blog
Mauritius To Open New Cruise Terminal in November
The Mauritius Port Authority is getting ready to open a new cruise terminal at Port Louis Harbor in November 2023. An important homeport and port of call in the Indian Ocean, the country has been building up its cruise infrastructure over the past…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season
Airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor Day…
— Fortune
American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike - union
American Airlines' flight attendants voted to authorize a strike if the company refuses to agree to "reasonable" contract terms, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) said on…
— Reuters
Qantas Sued for Allegedly Selling Seats on Cancelled Flights
Qantas Airways Ltd. was sued by Australia’s competition watchdog for allegedly selling seats on thousands of cancelled flights, piling pressure on an airline already under lawmaker scrutiny for its treatment of customers and record…
— Yahoo! Finance
Lodging
A guide to the Capital One Lifestyle Collection: Everything you need to know
Capital One's Lifestyle Collection hotel program offers exclusive benefits to select cardholders. Here's what you need to know about its perks and who gets…
— The Points Guy
Going To Edinburgh? Stay In This Ship Converted Into A Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
The MV Fingal is one of the best accommodation and dining options in Edinburgh and is great to pair with visiting the Royal Yacht…
— The Travel
Luxury Venice Hotels and Restaurants Refreshed and Ready for the Festival Crowds
Venice hotels restaurants Excelsior, Cipriani refreshed and ready to go with new rooms and…
— Variety
Other and Odd
Jamaica sweeps top awards at 2023 World Travel Awards
The 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Gala Ceremony in Saint Lucia brought a host of surprises, revealing the crème de la crème of the travel industry in the Caribbean and the…
— Caribbean National Weekly
Travel firms urged to halt trips to Uyghur region over China rights abuses
Uyghur advocates have called on western tourism companies to stop selling package holidays that take visitors through Xinjiang, where human rights abuses by authorities have been called a genocide by some…
— The Guardian
17 "I Wish I Knew That Sooner" Solo Travel Tips That Saved Me So Much Time, Money, And Patience
I'll never go on another vacation without following these tips, downloading the apps, and saving all this…
— Buzzfeed
Today in History
The Murder of Mary Ann Nichols
Charles Cross, a market stall operator, was the first to discover the body of Mary Ann Nichols, lying on the ground on what is now Durward Street, in the Whitechapel area of London near the London Hospital. She had last been seen alive walking the Whitechapel Road in a new bonnet, one she hoped would assist her earning capacity in the lurid trades plied in the area. No reports of anything untoward…
— Travel Research Online
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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