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Destinations
Why You Should Add Portugal to Your Travel Bucket List
Robin Roberts travels to the popular European country that has seen a boom in American tourists in recent years…
— Good Morning America
Exploring Paris in 2024: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
Paris, the City of Light, has always been a dream destination for travelers worldwide. In 2024, Paris continues to charm visitors with its rich history, exquisite cuisine, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landmarks. This guide will help you make the most of your Parisian adventure…
— Luxury Travel Magazine
Unveiling The 5 Most Popular Cool-Weathered Destinations This Summer
You know how there’s a point in mid-August when all the excitement of summer turns into exhaustion from the scorching heat? Well, with reports of dangerous heatwaves coming from all over the world it seems like that time has come before summer has even had a chance to…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
From Coast to Ghost: Psychic Vacations Are Becoming America’s Latest Travel Craze
Like today, there was quite a lot of rapid change in the America of the 1840s. The abolitionist movement was growing, setting the stage for what would unfold into the Civil War. The Second Great Awakening was underway, ushering in a focus on women’s liberation and direct…
— Fodor's Travel
One Of The Most Overlooked Dangers At National Parks
One of the many draws of visiting national parks is the wildlife that is observed while there. While most of the animals are seen from a distance, with the frequency that visitors come to the national parks, some animals have learned not to fear people over the years. While…
— The Travel
Russia Targets Americans Traveling to Paris Olympics With Fake CIA Video
Russia has ramped up its disinformation operations targeting the Paris Olympics, this time with a new video that makes it appear as if the CIA is warning Americans about traveling in the city's metro. CBS News found the fabricated video, which contains a fake warning about a "high…
— CBS News
Cruise
The Best Cruise Lines for Families, Expeditions and More
Cruise lines have their own identities and areas of focus, and some lend themselves more to certain vacation types than others. Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line are solid options for families. Aurora Expeditions, Celebrity Cruises and…
— USA Today
I Sailed on the Longest Luxury River Cruise in the World — Here's What It Was Like
The Ganges is to India what the Nile is to Egypt and what the Euphrates is to Mesopotamia: It's the beating heart of the destination's cultural and economic life. Flowing more than 1,500 miles from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges nurtured the Hindu holy city of…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
NASA Announces Plan to Revolutionize Air Travel With First-Of-Its-Kind Jet Engine: ‘We’ve Been Laser-Focused Since Day One'
A group of NASA experts aren't shooting for the stars with a breakthrough jet engine core design now in development. Instead, the hybrid machine could reduce fuel use by up to 10% for Earth-based travel on future passenger planes. It's part of an ingenious project that should…
— MSN.com
NYC Airports Rank Among the Best — And Worst — For Stress-Free Travel
Summer 2024 is here and eager New Yorkers are planning the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. But is there one airport that surpasses the others for an easier travel experience? It appears NYC has a tale of two airports, according to MarketWatch Guides. The…
— AOL
Lodging
Now Open: This New Adults-Only Hotel in Waikiki Is Cute, Affordable and Near All the Action
A slew of exciting new hotels have been popping up in Honolulu — and now a new lifestyle hotel in the heart of one the city's most vibrant neighborhoods is open for business. Here's a first look at Romer House Waikiki. The only adults-only hotel in the area, this Romer House…
— The Points Guy
The Craddock Terry Hotel Named One of the Best in Central Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine
The Craddock Terry Hotel, an award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Lynchburg, is thrilled to announce that Virginia Living Magazine has once again recognized it as one of the Best Hotels in Central Virginia. This prestigious recognition is part of the 12th annual…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
July 4th Travel Expected to Set Record
The number of people traveling for the Fourth of July is expected to set a new record, according to projections from AAA. AAA predicted in a Thursday press release that 70.9 million people will be traveling 50 miles or more the week of July 4. This is 5 percent higher than the…
— The Hill
Booking.com Warns of up to 900% Increase in Travel Scams
Booking.com is warning artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an explosion in travel scams. The firm's internet safety boss, Marnie Wilking, said there had been "anywhere from a 500 to a 900% increase" in the past 18 months. She said there had been a particularly marked increase in…
— BBC
1.4 Billion People Will Have to Apply for an ETIAS Authorisation Before Travelling to EU by Mid-2025
1.4 billon people from over 60 different world countries, who currently are eligible travel to the 30 Schengen Area countries without having to obtain a short-stay visa, will have to apply for an online travel authorisation before any trip to the Member States, starting from the first half of 2025.…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
West Virginia Becomes a State
"Voices from the mountains are loyal and true" - those were the words of President Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1863 when West Virginia seceded not from the Union, but from Virginia. Sentiment against leaving the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Appoints Two to Regional Sales Director Positions
Portland, OR, June 18, 2024 – Custom FIT* tour operator Avanti Destinations announced the appointment of two industry veterans to regional sales director positions: Amie Gribbon to North Central Regional Sales…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Avanti’s Big Bang: New Chief Sales & Marketing Officer is Making Waves
by David Cogswell
Thursday June 20, 2024
It should come  as no surprise that Gina Bang is having some serious impact on Avanti Destinations. It’s as if her name was a literal description of her effect on the Portland, Oregon-based travel wholesaler.
Since she was promoted last January to chief sales and marketing officer, she has expanded, restructured and reignited Avanti’s sales team. She’s been cleaning out the cobwebs of the system and making things run more smoothly.
Ms. Bang has been with Avanti for 21 years. She’s worked all over the company and knows how things work. She has great people skills and has been inspiring the team, which then inspires its respective travel advisor customers in each sales…
— Travel Research Online
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