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Destinations
Hurricane Otis impacting travel out of the Bay Area to Acapulco
Hurricane Otis has some travelers concerned about their planned trips to Acapulco or nearby destinations. There are no direct flights to Acapulco from the Bay Area, and most of the passengers are flying into Mexico City…
— CBS News
New tourist tax and higher transport costs: How Japan is planning to combat overtourism
Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in…
— EuroNews
New Europe travel requirement delayed again, to 2025
Americans will need to get a travel authorization to visit most European nations starting in 2025. The requirement was supposed to take effect next…
— CNBC
Tours and Activities
Above and Beyond with Alaska Helicopter Tours - Anchorage
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. Today we were going to have the opportunity for a special…
— Travel Research Online
15 BEST Day Trips from Mexico City
Some of the most unforgettable experiences are just outside Mexico City! These are the top day trips and ideas on what to do when you…
— Destinationless Travel
5 Day Reykjavik & Golden Circle Road Trip | Inspiring Self-Drive Tour of the Golden Circle and Reykjavik
Discover the most beautiful attractions of the Golden Circle and Reykjavik by booking this five-day self-drive tour in Iceland. Read more…
— Guide to Iceland
Cruise
Carnival cruise firm pays thousands over Covid 'negligence'
The world's largest cruise operator, Carnival, has been ordered to pay the medical bills of a passenger who caught Covid-19 on board one of its…
— BBC News
Cruise Line Replaces Middle East Deployment With Europe Sailings
The luxury cruise ship Star Legend replaces its planned deployment in the Middle East with sailings in…
— Cruise Hive
MSC Cancels Entire Season in Red Sea Region
Due to the increasing security concerns in the Red Sea area, MSC Cruises has decided to cancel the winter voyages of two of its vessels – the MSC Orchestra and the MSC…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Delta News Dominates GTC Conference
A new private jet partnership will allow seamless connections with Delta itineraries; a new class of premium airport lounges is coming; NDCs are on the way, but not right now; and sustainability is a key long-term…
— Travel Research Online
Southwest Airlines Adds Baggage Tracking Feature To App And Website
The rate at which airlines mishandled baggage was at its highest for a decade in 2022, with carriers mishandling almost eight bags in every 1,000. This was primarily due to industry staff shortages, which caused major operational issues for airlines and ground…
— Simple Flying
Major US airlines are on the warpath with Congress over a bill they say would gut flyer miles
Multiple airlines told Insider cutting revenues from Visa and Mastercard makes them less willing to offer flyer miles and rewards on credit…
— Insider
Lodging
Hurricane Otis devastation seen from the 21st floor of an Acapulco hotel
Cellphone and drone videos showed the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis in the Mexican beach resort of…
— NBC News
Thousands of LA hotel workers demand higher wages
"We're fighting for pensions. We're fighting for healthcare. We're fighting for the American dream. Everything that we were promised to work hard, pay your taxes, and be a good citizen. We want to be treated like human beings and treated fairly," he told…
— Yahoo!
Meaningful Guest Experience: Is Sustainability the Secret Ingredient?
Travelers are increasingly aligning their journeys with their values - sustainability being foremost - with a desire for a transformative or regenerative experience. The now-mainstreamed initiatives of hotels - from water-saving schemes to extensive recycling programmes - though commendable, only scratch the surface of the potential role they play in promoting a meaningful guest…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Council Post: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Balancing Business And Travel
By embracing flexibility, leveraging technology, delegating effectively and prioritizing quality time, you can balance business success and personal…
— Forbes
Space Business: Travel Agents
How Axiom became the rest of the world's space…
— Quartz
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Machu Picchu
Explore the mysterious Machu Picchu with confidence! Get expert advice on the 10 things to know before visiting Machu…
— Travel Dudes
Today in History
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
The Tombstone, Arizona Territory gang loosely known as "the Cowboys" had business interests that conflicted with the new Sheriff(s) in town: Virgil, Wyatt, and Morgan Earp and their notorious partner "Doc" Holiday. The subsequent events and historical accuracy of much of what happened, and why, are a matter of dispute. To this day, family members of those involved contend the elements of the story.
What is known is that at approximately 3:00 PM on October 26th, 1881, the Earps and Holiday faced down four of the Cowboys in a gunfight at the O.K. Corral. When the encounter was over, three of the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Sky Bird Travel & Tours Unveils Opteticket for Travel Agents
Southfield, MI – Sky Bird Travel & Tours is excited to unveil the first of many new features developed for the Sky Bird Platform. Opteticket is a multi-GDS solution designed to gain end-to-end control, reduce errors, and speed up ticketing for agents who prefer to book with a…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
WeTravel’s: Where to Go List 2024
by TRO Staff
Thursday October 26, 2023
WeTravel, a boo king and payment platform, has recently released a Where to Go 2024 list outlining hot spots in travel for 2024. They've based the suggestions on bookings through the WeTravel platform. London, Ghana, Paris, and more. These recommendations are complete with popular activities from cruises to festivals, and museums to nature.
London, England
In anticipation of the annual Trooping the Colour parade on June 8, 2024, travelers are setting their plans to witness the more than 260-year-old tradition–dating back to King George the Second in the 1700s–to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch, held in London, England. This year’s celebration is the second for King Charles the Third, who came into reign two years ago, and takes on a grander appeal as it’s the King’s…
— Travel Research Online
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