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Hawaii Travel Update: The Mayor Just Canceled West Maui’s Phased Reopening And Announced A New Plan That Begins Next Week
The planned reopening of West Maui was supposed to occur in three phases over an extended period of time. Now, all properties will be able to open next…
— Forbes
Revenge travel is over — even in China, says CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group
Pent-up travel demand — which drove global travel recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic — is over, said Intercontinental Hotels Group CEO Elie…
— CNBC
US issues ‘worldwide caution’ travel alert amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
The US State Department issued a global alert recently due to surging tensions in the Middle East and other areas, triggered by the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
— Times of India
Tours and Activities
10 Things to Know BEFORE Booking a Rottnest Island Tour + Best Tours
Before visiting Rottnest Island near Perth, there are a few things to know! Plus, we'll tell you the best tours to get here and…
— Destinationless Travel
11 Most Scenic Road Trips to Take in The Rockies
These are eleven of the most scenic drives to take in the Rockies, spanning South-Central United States and through Western…
— World Atlas
Cruise
Disney Wonder Heading to Australia Following Drydock
The Disney Wonder recently started its repositioning voyage to Australia and New Zealand. Resuming service following a two-week drydock, the Disney Cruise Line ship welcomed guests for the first part of its transpacific voyage on Oct.…
— Cruise Industry News
6 new cruise ships launching soon
New ships from some of the world's biggest cruise lines are getting ready to set sail in late 2023 and 2024, including Royal Caribbean's record-breaking Icon of the Seas. Come aboard for all the…
— MSN.com
Carnival Freedom emerges from Navantia with enhancements
Sporting a new winged funnel, Carnival Freedom emerged with enhancements after its dry dock at Navantia shipyard in…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder after trying to stop engines midflight
Flight 2059 from Everett, Washington, was bound for San Francisco when it was diverted to Portland, Oregon. Joseph David Emerson was booked on 83 counts of attempted…
— NBC News
United Airlines Cancels Longest Hawaii Route In Shakeup
We can’t remember a time when there were this many changes to Hawaii flights, except perhaps at the beginning and end of Covid. Some of these changes have resulted from downsizing following the Maui fire, while others are simply an attempt to adjust Hawaii routes, flights, and frequencies to customer…
— Beat of Hawaii
Delta Backpedals on Cuts to SkyMiles Benefits
Surely Delta expected some push-back from customers when it announced changes to its loyalty program last month. But the carrier this week said it has listened to the disappointment its frequent flyers expressed—and is cutting back on the…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 20 October 2023
Italian investor Gruppo Statuto has acquired the ultra-luxury, 96-room Six Senses Rome for a reported €245 million (€2.6 million per room), from London-based real estate investment manager Orion Capital. The trophy hotel has wellness and spa offerings, an all-day-dining restaurant and a rooftop bar and…
— HospitalityNet
Four star club resort planned for French Alps
MMV, a hotel operator subsidiary of Compagnie des Alpes, will be adding to its 21 French Alpine sites with a resort in La…
— Top Hotel Projects
Budapest Airport to open new hotel in 2025
Budapest Airport in Hungary is to add an 8,000m2 hotel with a direct connection to the terminal, in 2025. Developed by Hungarian commercial real estate developer Wing, construction on the Tribe Hotel has already begun. The new hotel will offer 167 rooms for business and leisure…
— Passenger Terminal Today
Other and Odd
Florida woman misses United Airlines booked flight in Germany after name disappears from passenger list
Headed home to Tampa Bay from a solo trip to Germany, Rachel Shapiro wasn't allowed to board her flight. She asked for help getting United Airlines to reimburse her for expenses caused by the…
— ABC Action News
This Is the Latest Airport That Will Allow Non-travelers to Escort Loved Ones to the Gate
Philadelphia Airport is rolling out the PHL Wingmate Guest Pass to let non-travelers bring their friends or family to their…
— Travel+Leisure
I’m traveling the world for a year — here’s what I’m packing
Have you ever thought about packing it all up, leaving your life behind and traveling the world for a year? Yup, me too. It sounds like a dream, but what if you could really do it? Where would you go? What would you take with…
— CNN
Today in History
The United Nations
The United Nations was not the first attempt at creating an organization dedicated to international understanding. Years earlier, the League of Nations had failed to prevent World War II.
On April 25, 1945, 50 world governments met in San Francisco and began working on the charter for a new organization. Winston Churchill and FDR had earlier used the phrase "United Nations" in a declaration of unity in 1942 of the nations in the Atlantic Charter.
The United Nations was dedicated on October 24, 1945, with…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AAT Kings Group unveils ‘A-LISTERS’ Initiative to Elevate Travel Agents to A-LISTER Status and Provide Insider Access
Leading Australian tour pioneer AAT Kings is proud to announce the launch of its innovative 'A-LISTERS' initiative, aimed at providing travel agents with a VIP industry experience. This innovative twist on agent training offers a range of new offerings and touchpoints, including the AAT Kings A-LIST ACCESS podcast and a new Agent Academy Training…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
The Colors of Tasmania
by Joseph Walker
Tuesday October 24, 2023
Australia is an amazing place and is on the bucket list of many American travelers. From the Sydney Harbour and its iconic Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, on to the red center or outback, Australia has it all. I thought that I knew Australia well, managing a Tour Operator and wholesaler that promotes and creates Australian packages specifically for US travel agents. I have been working in and around Australia for a long time. I found out though, and happily so, there is still much more to see and discover.
Our story begins a few years back when I was making another journey, yet again, to Australia. Landing in Sydney, I was excited about seeing friends, our local staff, and creating a new product…
— Travel Research Online
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The Wonders of Patagonia with Australis - Part 2
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join Part 2 of our series with Australis as we elaborate on the best way to explore the remote region of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego at the Edge of South America, navigating the pristine waterways of the Strait of Magellan, The Beagle Channel, among others, including the mythical landing at Cape Horn.
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Planning for 2023 Holiday Travel: New Must-Have Travel Insurance Plans
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
It’s spooky season, which means the winter holiday season and holiday travel are creeping up on us, too. Scary!
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