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Destinations
14 dream travel destinations our editors want to cross off their bucket lists in 2024
We’re over a month into 2024, and our staff is hard at work planning their summer and winter travels. And since you’ve seen where we went in 2023, let’s turn to the destinations our editors are excited to visit this…
— CNN
Americans are traveling to Europe in large numbers but they’re not always welcome. Here's what cities are doing to staunch overtourism
Here's what cities are doing to staunch…
— Fortune
How to stay safe during trips to Jamaica and Bahamas after State Department travel advisories
The State Department has issued travel advisories for the island destinations of Jamaica and the…
— Yahoo! News
Cruise
CDC investigating outbreak on luxury cruise ship Queen Victoria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of over 150 cases of an unknown illness on the cruise ship Queen Victoria in the Pacific, the agency said…
— The Hill
Chinese Cruise Lines Set to Form New Cruise Company
Six Chinese cruise companies may come together to form a new cruise holding company in Huaxia International Cruises. According to local sources in China, the new company will operate under a shareholder cooperation agreement that was signed in late…
— Cruise Industry News
Princess will sail 'Love Boat' theme cruise this summer
A new “ The Love Boat”-themed cruise will set sail later this year on the actual Love Boat – or as close as fans can…
— USA Today
Transportation
Emirates airline announces sponsorship deal with NBA
Emirates airline has forged a multi-year sponsorship deal with America's NBA basketball league, as the carrier seeks to raise its profile in the United…
— CNBC
The 6 best airlines that offer flight passes and packages
Where would you jet off to if you never had to pay for another flight again? The concept of unlimited flights is a dream for many frequent flyers and travel devotees — and with more and more airlines offering flight passes and packages, that dream is getting closer to becoming…
— CNN
American Airlines Now Flys to What Travel + Leisure Considers the 'Best-kept Secret' of the Bahamas
American Airlines now has a nonstop route to Eleuthera in the…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
New name for ex-Trump hotel in Waikiki
Former President Donald Trump’s name came off the Trump International Hotel, Waikiki and was replaced Wednesday by a new name Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, which references the feeling of calm, serenity and…
— Honolulu Star Advertiser
Where to stay in Cape Town if you're seeking winter sun
Our edit of best Cape Town hotels for luxury, couples' and five-star trips. Here's where to stay in Cape Town, from Waterfront hotels to those near the…
— Bazaar
In love? Here’s Why You Need to Go to Los Cabos’ Newest Hotel
Along Los Cabos' increasingly packed hotel strip, the newly opened Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos manages to feel like a nest wedged into an orchard's most fragrant and be-flowered tree. Conceived by the Velas family, prodigious Mexican hoteliers, to be a contemporary romantic hotspot that distills the…
— Hotels Above Par
Other and Odd
This City Was the World's Most Visited in 2023
Euromonitor International's World's Top 100 City Destinations report reveals which city saw the most visitors in…
— Travel+Leisure
Thousands of vehicles stuck on highways in China as snow snarls Lunar New Year travel
The airport in Wuhan temporarily closed runways several times because of icy…
— AP News
Looking for staff? It’s Time to Create Your Own Pipeline, Says TLG's John Lovell
“We’re in the renaissance of the travel advisor in the distribution channel, driven by the general public,” says Tavel Leaders Group president John Lovell. Groups are back; corporate is growing; luxury is blossoming, he told a group of trade reporters at a press conference in the beautiful Ritz Carlton Nomad in Manhattan on…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
Mary Queen Of Scots Is Beheaded
For 19 years Mary Stuart lived in gentle confinement, the "guest" of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary Queen of Scots' impetuous nature and boldness kept her in trouble with her royal relations. She had conspired in the death of her husband with her lover, the act for which she was driven from Scotland. Under the laws of succession, she had a claim to the throne of England greater than that of Elizabeth I. Her Catholic leanings, however, were out of touch with the spirit of the times, and Henry VIII forbid the house of Stuart from the throne. Even in…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s Summer in Europe presale live through February 11: Travelers can save up to 15%
Pawtucket, RI (February 5, 2024) – Content of press release. Collette’s Summer in Europe presale is now live through February 11. Advisors can be first to save up to 15% if they book seats during the window. The sale will open to the public on February 11 and will run through February 26. Offer code EUROPE 24 must be used at the time of booking to cash in on the…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Bringing the Travel Community Together: WeTravel Launches New Virtual Lunch and Learn Series
by TRO Staff
Thursday February 08, 2024
WeTravel, the l eading all-in-one travel business management platform, recently announced the launch of their new virtual L(a)unch-N-Learn series. Designed to create and foster a sense of community among travel professionals, these lunchtime gatherings will provide an opportunity to come together and discuss key topics impacting the world of multi-day travel.
Each L(a)unch-N-Learn session will focus on a specific theme relevant to the growth and success of travel companies and advisors. Attendees can expect a mix of educational discussions, shared insights, and actionable takeaways—all delivered in a casual, conversational…
— Travel Research Online
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