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Destinations
Hurricane Otis now a catastrophic Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast nearing Acapulco
Tropical Storm Otis strengthened to a hurricane Tuesday as it approached Mexico's southern Pacific…
— Associated Press
The Most Popular Travel Destinations This Winter, Based on New Data
New data shared with Thrillist from Chase Travel provides new insight on the most popular destinations for the 2023 holiday travel season. Check out the top international cities and beach…
— Thrillist
Dozen Mexican police killed in brazen ambush near Acapulco
At least a dozen police officers and a local security supervisor were killed in a brutal ambush Monday in a coastal town north of Acapulco, a sign of how criminal gangs are openly confronting authorities in a state known for heroin poppy…
— The Spokesman-Review
Tours and Activities
One Of Japan's Most Famous Landmarks Is Now Charging A Tourist Tax
Japan's Miyajima Island has now introduced a tourist tax for all visitors, which will be used to pay for the maintenance work on the…
— Travel+Leisure
Cappadocia, Turkey: The Ultimate Travel Guide to the Ancient City
Step one: book one of those IG-worthy hot air balloon…
— Style Caster
Cruise
Australian court finds Carnival misled about cruise's COVID risks in landmark ruling
Carnival Corp's Australian unit has been ordered to pay the medical expenses of a woman who contracted COVID-19, with a judge ruling that the cruise ship operator misled passengers about safety risks in a landmark class action…
— Reuters
What are the best cruise lines of 2024 for every traveler?
Are you wondering what the best cruise line is? There are a ton of different factors that go into the decision, and the best cruise line for you might be different than the best cruise line for your parents or…
— Cruise Blog
Norwegian Prima Debuts in the Western Mediterranean
After completing a summer program in Northern Europe, the Norwegian Prima has recently arrived in the Western Mediterranean for the first…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
This European airline is offering free stays in 5-star hotels
Turkish Airlines are offering customers who take advantage of their 'stopover program' a free stay in a five-star…
— TimeOut
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut engines said he experimented with mushrooms
An off-duty airline pilot who tried to cut the engines midflight said he had recently taken psychedelic mushrooms as his mental health…
— AP News
Airline CEOs explain why rewards programs could disappear soon
The White House is on a mission to cut what it calls credit card “junk fees" out of circulation, but some business leaders say the legislation goes too…
— The Street
Lodging
Hotel performance standouts during Beyonce’s world tour
Concerts and major events have always been important revenue opportunities for hotels, but 2023 has felt like the “year of the concert” with major tour generating headlines and lifting performance all over the…
— HospitalityNet
Pixar Place Hotel to open in January 2024 at Disneyland
Pixar Place Hotel will open on Jan. 30, 2024 at Disneyland Resort -- marking the first Pixar-themed hotel in the United…
— Attractions Magazine
New hotel to open in Honolulu in early 2024
"This brand new 39-story oasis features luxurious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and contemporary design," a spokesperson for the hotel told…
— The Business Journals
Other and Odd
Passenger escorted from flight after claiming attendant refused her alcohol ‘because she’s white’
A woman was escorted off a JetBlue flight after berating a flight attendant who, she claimed, denied her alcohol because she is…
— The Independent
Bear gets into hotel kitchen and attacks security guard, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says
Aspen police and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers located the bear but were unable to tranquilize or capture it after midnight Tuesday. Search efforts were put on hold but resumed Tuesday…
— CBS News
TRANSITS
Above and Beyond with Alaska Helicopter Tours – Anchorage
by Richard Earls
Wednesday October 25, 2023
The September Alaskan air was cool but not cold. Nevertheless, I didn’t begrudge the coat I brought with me. I was too excited by what lay ahead to feel anything but anticipation in any event. It was my first trip to Alaska, and the second for my wife Judi, and today, we were going to have the opportunity for a special adventure. Our destination: the glaciers of the Knik River Valley
— Travel Research Online
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Today in History
The October Revolution
On October 25, 1917, members of the Bolshevik Red Guards captured the Russian Winter Palace in Petrograd, heralding the October Revolution, sometimes called the Bolshevik Revolution.
Earlier in the year, a provisional government had been established, and the Bolsheviks sought to overthrow the existing power structure.
The event resulted in a series of struggles sometimes refered to as the Russian Civil War, and finally the creation in 1922 of the Soviet…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Celebrates its 30,000th Certified Graduate
FRAMINGHAM, MA, October 24, 2023 – The Travel Institute, the industry’s education leader, is celebrating its 30,000th certified graduate from its flagship, 3-tier certification program for CTA®, CTC®, and CTIE® credentials. Earning distinction as the 30K milestone graduate is independent contractor Barrett Phillips, CTA, of Barrett Phillips Travel Designs LLC, affiliated with Dallas-based Strong Travel Services.
“My sincerest congratulations to Barrett as our thirty thousandth certified graduate,” offered Diane Petras,…
— Travel Research Online
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Holidays at Universal Orlando
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
However You Holiday, You Do Yule. This is the place to let loose and set your festive side free. Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, enjoy huge balloons at Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and laugh along to the Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular. Lidia Markser will review all these fun festivities, including how our Universal Hotels join in on the fun and more!
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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.
Register Now ➠
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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