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Destinations
Tourists should 'behave more ethically'
Climate change and drying reservoirs are putting Mexico City in a water crisis. Here's how travel to the area is…
— USA Today
Kyoto to ban tourists from Geisha district over ‘out of control’ behaviour
Small lanes of Geisha district will now be restricted to only artists, residents and…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
International Women's Day: Meet travel's sustainability trailblazers
As part of our IWD coverage, Euronews Travel spoke to a number of women working in travel who are determined to make a difference in the…
— EuroNews
Astro-Tourism is Travel's Latest Trend, Here's Why
Astro-tourism, the latest trend sweeping the travel industry, connects people to the cosmos in ways never…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
MSC Cruises Turns Casinos Into Non-Smoking Areas
MSC Cruises is banning smoking from the casinos of at least two ships of its fleet, Cruise Industry News has learned. According to onboard reports from social media, the MSC Signature Casino onboard the MSC Euribia and the Red Gem Casino onboard the MSC Virtuosa were turned into smoke-free…
— Cruise Industry News
Expedition Cruise Network launches inaugural trade roadshow series
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) will celebrate its first anniversary in April 2024 with its inaugural UK and Ireland…
— Cruise Trade News
Transportation
Southwest Airlines’ New Seat Design for 2025 Sparks Outrage: ‘We Are Getting Lawn Chairs’
TikTok users compared the update to “Ozempic seats” and “slates of granite” on a post shared by the airline in February…
— People Magazine
Delta is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fee
Delta said on Tuesday that it will be raising its checked bag fee by $5, following the price increases of American Airlines and United in the past two…
— CNBC
Lodging
Chase Travel's expanded and rebranded luxury hotel program is now live
The luxury hotel booking engine for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers is getting a revamp and a new…
— The Points Guy
America's first glass-dome resort set to open near Bryce Canyon National Park
The hotel is inspired by the Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland and Memories Aicha Luxury Camp in Jordan’s Wadi…
— The Salt Lake Tribune
Other and Odd
Alaskan Dream Cruise Appears To Be For Sale
Alaskan Dream Cruises may be for sale, at least according to the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast, which recently profiled a cruise line for sale through Generational Equity, a business brokerage. The cruise line profiled that was for sale was exclusively operating seasonally in Alaska with small ships of 12 to…
— Cruise Industry News
‘Most things are available for a price.’ Secrets of a celebrity travel agent
From private jets to bizarre requests, VIP travel agents spill the details on how celebrities navigate global…
— CNN
Today in History
Remember the Alamo
The territory of Texas was in the northern region of Mexico known as Coahuila y Tejas. Rebel forces in Texas wanted independence from Mexico. The Mexican government saw Texas as an important bulwark against the territorial expansion of the United States. Lieutenant Colonel William Barret Travis was in charge of the old mission fort known as the Alamo. Defenders began to arrive from all over the United States and its…
— Travel Research Online
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Explore Spain & Portugal with Blue-Roads Touring
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4 pm EDT/1 pm PDT
From Madrid to Barcelona and Pamplona, Spain is a cultural melting pot, with a rich mix of Moorish, Roman and Basque influences. Followed by one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, Portugal is the ideal destination for any traveler, with green mountains, spectacular slopes, desert-like landscapes and pristine beaches.
Join the Blue-Roads Touring Global Head of Sales, Dylan Hearne, as we venture into all the highlights these destinations have to offer.
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The original small group touring company, Blue-Roads Touring offers a selection of small group tours in the UK and Europe. With plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded travelers and time to savor each moment, guests are invited to explore each unique destination in depth. Guided by passionate Tour Leaders and filled with new discoveries, breathtaking scenery and genuine local experiences, our tours are a cut above the rest.
And our small group sizes of up to 18 people mean you can expect a more personalized touring experience – traveling in a luxury mini-coach to avoid large crowds and overpopulated tourist spots.
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