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U.S. raises Israel advisory to Level 3 — reconsider travel
The U.S. State Department raised its advisory for Israel on Wednesday to "Level 3 — Reconsider Travel" due to the war with…
— AXIOS
Should I visit Maui now? West Maui reopens to tourism after fires
Officials say it's a balancing act to reopen West Maui after the deadly wildfires two months ago. Some residents say they need more time to…
— USA Today
The islands that went from whale hunting to whale watching
From dramatic humpback breaches to enthralling dolphin acrobatics, a springtime visit to the Azores is synonymous with incredible sightings of whales and…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
10 Spookiest Activities In Savannah To Haunt Your Imagination
Get spooked with these top-rated ghost tours in Savannah,…
— The Travel
Fun Things To Do In Australia On A Family Holiday
Looking for a family-friendly destination that offers incredible wildlife, nature, and epic outback escapes? Look no further than Australia! With its picturesque beaches and friendly people, Australia is a treasure trove of tales and…
— Outlook Traveller
Cruise
Barcelona Says 'No, Gracias' to Cruise Ships
Barcelona has banned all passenger ships from its central port effective October 22, sending them instead to terminals farther from the popular La Rambla district. The new regulation, designed to control cruise ship emissions, will send smaller ships from AIDA Cruises, Azamara, Oceania, Regent…
— Travel Research Online
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Adds Two Former Crystal Ships
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add two new ships to its fleet, and begin sailing one in 2024 and one in 2025. The S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth—formerly Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler—are being leased from Seaside Collection under a three-year, bareboat charter…
— Travel Research Online
Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?
Norway-based cruise company Hurtigruten recently unveiled the prototype for its first zero-emissions cruise ship, slated to launch by…
— AFAR
Transportation
Emirates rolls out program to equip airline staff with iPads, iPhones
Emirates airline has equipped 20,000 cabin crew members with Apple hardware, as part of its 'One Device' program to enhance in-flight services and experiences for passengers and…
— Apple Insider
European airlines say sustainable fuel targets may mean higher fares, consolidation
European airline chiefs said on Thursday the industry needs to make more money and may consolidate further to pay for sustainability targets, a trend likely to lead to higher fares for passengers on top of rising demand for air…
— Reuters
Beond Airlines unveiled as new premium leisure airline
A new airline took flight yesterday, as Beond – the world’s first premium leisure airline – unveiled its sophisticated and unique aircraft…
— Aviation Source News
Lodging
Hyatt exceeds 30 hotels in Americas luxury and lifestyle pipeline
Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a development pipeline of more than 30 planned hotels and resorts in the Americas…
— Top Hotel Projects
The 60 Most Incredible Hotels in the World
This is your guide to the best hotels in the word, whether you're looking for luxury villas in Europe, Caribbean resorts, or beachside bungalows in…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Tourists spending thousands to get out of Israel
Some travellers are paying vast amounts for flights that end up being cancelled as they try to leave the…
— BBC
How To Travel Alone: 10 Legitimately Helpful Tips for First-Timers
Discover the Freedom of Solo Travel With These 10 Essential Tips for Beginners. Your Adventure…
— The Travel
Today in History
Christopher Columbus
On this day in 1492, the expedition of explorer Christopher Columbus's made landfall in the Caribbean, specifically in The Bahamas.
The explorer believed he had reached South Asia. Columbus made a total of four voyages of exploration to the New World, funded by Isabella I of Castile.
His explorations…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Collette Marks Generational Change with New CEO
by David Cogswell
Thursday October 12, 2023
Collette, Ameri ca’s oldest tour operator, passed another milestone in its 106-year history last week with the promotion of Jaclyn Leibl-Cote from president to CEO. She succeeds her father, Dan Sullivan Jr., who became CEO in 1990, and now will serve as executive chairman. Leibl-Cote is only the fourth person to take the top position since the company was founded in 1918 by Jack Collette. In 1918, the term “CEO” was not used; but Jack Collette was the equivalent for the time, the founder and owner. He ran the company until 1962 when he sold it to Dan Sullivan Sr., the grandfather of Jaclyn Leibl-Cote. She is the first female CEO of the company.
It’s been shown that only about 3 percent of family businesses prosper into…
— Travel Research Online
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