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U.S. State Department Urges Americans Not To Travel To Lebanon Amid Ongoing War
The U.S. Department of State warned Americans on Tuesday not to visit Lebanon amid the intensifying Israel-Hamas…
— Yahoo
Airports and Attractions in France Evacuated over Bomb Threats
It's not a strike this time but a string of security scares that have closed airports across France, and at the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre…
— Travel Research Online
Tours and Activities
6 Reasons Why Northern Tanzania Deserves A Space On Your Bucket List
It can be quite a challenge to know where and how to start planning an African adventure. Learn from Sarah's experience in northern…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Cruise ship explosion in Maine burns employee, prompts passenger evacuations
An explosion and a fire broke out in the engine room of a cruise ship visiting Maine on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under…
— CBS News
Princess Cruises Significantly Changes Its Pricing Structure
Princess Cruises has announced an overall pricing shift that eliminates last-minute discounts, but keeps the best deals for early…
— Cruise Hive
Australia’s cruise industry generates record A$5.63b for the economy
Economic impact assessment by CLIA Australasia and Australian Cruise Association found industry injected record A$5.63b into national economy…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
American Airlines orders four E175 jets from Embraer
Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday that American Airlines has placed a firm order for four E175 jets that will be used by Envoy Air, its subsidiary focused on regional…
— Reuters
Delta loyalty program backlash: Airline backtracks on some changes after an uproar from customers
Delta Air Lines is easing off some recent changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program that sparked criticism from frequent…
— CNN Business
A budget airline is wildly popular on TikTok for actually being funny
While most airlines' social media presence is limited to announcements of ticket sales and posed photos of smiling flight crew, one low-cost airline has taken a very different…
— The Street
Lodging
Secrets of the 'world's best hotel'
Passalacqua, a luxury hotel on Lake Como, was voted the best hotel in the world this month at the inaugural World's 50 Best Hotels awards. Here's why its management think it…
— CNN
Wyndham Rejects Buyout Offer From Choice Hotels—For Now
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has rejected an unsolicited $8 billion buyout by bid Choice Hotels International, Inc., saying it is not in the best interests of Wyndham…
— Travel Research Online
These Are the World's 16 Most Beautiful Hotels for 2023
From London to South Africa, these haute stays shine as ambassadors of their habitats. Here, the most beautiful hotels in the world for…
— Veranda
Other and Odd
I'm A Solo Female Travel Influencer And This Is The One Safety Rule I Never Break
"I’ve now visited nearly every U.S. major national park ― 59 of the current 63 ― and all 50 U.S. states…
— HuffPost
92% of Americans Would Rather Get a Vacation Instead of a Gift
A new study from GetYourGuide shows that 92% of respondents would like to receive an experience to share with a loved one instead of a physical gift this holiday…
— Thrillist
This U.S. Airport Saw the Highest Spike in Flight Prices Over the Past Year
According to a report from Lending Tree found which U.S. airports have become the most — and least — expensive airports to fly out…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The First Chief Justice
On this date in 1789, Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Nominated by George Washington to fill the role, John Jay helped to develop early principles upon which the nation's highest court would later build its jurisprudence.
Jay was later Governor of New York…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Rings in Season 106 With Launch of New Worldwide Brochure
Pawtucket, RI (October 17, 2023) - Collette announces the launch of its all-new worldwide brochure to help ring its 106th season of travel. The 2024 brochure will feature information on all 170 of Collette’s tours -- including several new tours – and the revamped “Passport Club” loyalty program.
Travelers and advisors can order a copy of the 2024 worldwide brochure or view an online version on Collette’s website for free.
“Collette has so much…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
South Africa Showcases Freedom, Equality, and Diversity in America
by David Cogswell
Thursday October 19, 2023
The people of S outh African Tourism are busy busy busy, always promoting South Africa anywhere they can. Recently they were on the road attending Africa Showcase North America, an event produced and operated by On Show Solutions of Johannesburg. It was a two-week series of gatherings with activities in four cities crisscrossing the United States: Seattle, Denver, Fort Lauderdale and Boston.
The event was designed to provide “an excellent mix of networking opportunities, destination insights and valuable business interactions,” according to SAT’s head of marketing and communications, Justin Barnette. Forty-four African travel suppliers were brought over and taken from city to city to meet with some 200 pre-qualified North American buyers.
Though South Africa was the lead destination, the networking event was not exclusively about…
— Travel Research Online
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