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Destinations
4 Incredible Destinations In Spain To Escape The Summer Heat
With temperatures rising dramatically already and travel warnings issued for several holiday spots across Spain, the Southern European country is bracing for one of the hottest summers in its recorded history. Regular beachgoers might not be exactly losing sleep over it, but try…
— Travel Off Path
U.S. Travel Advisory Level to Bangladesh Raised After Police Impose “Shoot-On-Sight” Curfew Amid Protests
The U.S. State Department has raised the travel advisory level for Bangladesh amid civil unrest in the South Asia country. Police have imposed a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order, and military forces are patrolling parts of the capital after scores were killed and hundreds injured…
— CBS News
Angel Island: The US’s Little-Known ‘Ellis Island of the West'
This former quarantine and military station once processed as many as one million immigrants. Now, the picturesque island is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's best urban getaways. It's hard to beat the views that come with bicycling around Northern California's Angel Island, the…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
As Wildfires Threaten National Parks, Here's How to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
During what is usually the busiest week of the year for Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, when several thousand visitors hike its trails, take scenic bus rides, meet its team of sled-dog rangers, and camp under the midnight sun each day, the protected land was closed due…
— AFAR
Lonely Plan-It: How to Plan a Dude Ranch Vacation
The first dude ranch was established in the South Dakota Badlands during the late 1800s. The concept was such a hit that these ranches began popping up across the West, allowing wealthy city folk to recreate frontier life for themselves and partake in simple pleasures like…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
How a Passenger Covered Her $5K+ Infirmary Bill
After taking a Caribbean cruise with her mother last year, Megan Ayscue didn’t think she’d end up with a medical bill that would cost more than the cruise itself. The North Carolina-based traveler and her mother boarded the Norwegian Pearl in November to visit the Dominican…
— USA Today
Barcelona Will Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Passengers, Mayor Says
Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday. Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.61) per day. He did not say by how much…
— NBC News
Transportation
Air Travel Delays Continue, Most Airlines Have Recovered From Global Tech Outage
Delays at some airports continue after a faulty software update caused havoc worldwide and led to the grounding by almost all airlines of a number of flights, but the impact is receding. Total cancellations within, into or out of the U.S. earlyl Monday totaled 758, according to the…
— ABC News
What Do I Do if I Get Food Poisoning in the Middle of My Flight?
Dear Eugene, my sister experienced terrible food poisoning in the middle of her flight. Her story is a thing of horrors: not only did she soil herself, but she was stuck in the airplane bathroom the entire flight. Her story haunts me: what are my options if I get food poisoning mid…
— Fodor's Travel
From Berlin to Paris on the Night Train: A Retro-Romantic Journey
Step 1: Board the train. Step 2: Climb into bed. Step 3: Wake up at your destination. That might sound like a dream from the distant past for many travelers, but it’s a growing trend in Europe. Although many night trains were killed off by the rise of low-cost airlines in recent decades…
— New York Times
Lodging
First US Hotel With Flight Simulators Is Opening This Fall
Have you always dreamed of engaging in a virtual F-16 battle? Do you wish to play commercial airline captain for a day while attempting a landing at the world's busiest airport? You don't have to wait too long or travel too far to fulfill your AvGeek fantasies. When the Hotel Polaris…
— The Points Guy
The Best MICHELIN Guide Hotels With Gyms in New York City
Hotel fitness centers used to be limited to a treadmill and a set of free weights. Not anymore, especially at some of our favorite MICHELIN Guide hotels with fitness centers. One hotel's 60,0000-square foot fitness center has everything from an indoor saltwater lap pool to…
— MICHELIN Guide
Other and Odd
Uber Releases New Features Ahead Of The Paris Olympics
Uber is one of the leading ridesharing companies in the world, offering a variety of services as it has grown over the years. Among Uber’s services are food delivery, courier services, and freight transport. Its popularity is largely a result of its ease of use and the ability for riders to…
— Travel Noire
Disneyland Park Employees Vote to Authorize Potential Strike
Disney workers in Southern California overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike as their unions push for increased wages and other measures, arguing that many workers are experiencing food and housing insecurity. Disney Workers Rising — a group of four unions that…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The First Solo Flight Around The World
With a co-pilot, Wiley Post had already flown around the world, setting a record in eight days, 15 hours, and 51 minutes. Now, he wanted to accomplish the same feat solo. Using a newly developed autopilot and one of the…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Mastering Travel Marketing: Five Essential Questions for Success
by John Frenaye
Monday July 22, 2024
 While times change, concepts often remain consistent. Recently, I discovered a handout from college outlining the five questions every marketing person must be able to answer. At the time, it probably went in one ear and out the other, but some highlights still make sense today—with a little updating…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Elite Voyages Joins USTOA with Expanded Product Range
by David Cogswell
Friday July 19, 2024
 The company known as Chinatour since its founding in 2002 by Alex Wang in San Francisco, has joined the U.S. Tour Operators Association, rebranded as Elite Voyages, and expanded its product range beyond Asia, its previous area of operation. In addition to Asia, it now offers Europe, South America and North Africa. This is a vast set of changes for a company formerly known as Chinatour.
The company first used the name Elite Voyages in 2019 for luxury-tier bespoke programs. It also offers pre-set itineraries. When joining USTOA this year, the company put the Elite Voyages brand up front as the main brand for the company going forward.
The company is still using the Chinatour brand for its Asia programs. But…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Simple Techniques In Name and Face Recognition Can Build Your Business
 Have you ever heard anybody (perhaps even you) offer unsolicited information by saying publicly “I’m not good at remembering names.”
I know you have heard it, and I know you might even have said it about yourself. I know I have. Well believe it or not I recently woke up at 4 am thinking about this shortcoming and deciding right then and there to do something about it.
Why can people remember how to tie their shoes, ride a bike, recite the National Anthem and bake Lasagna without giving it a second thought? But when it comes to remembering a one or two-syllable word attached to a huge frame with hair, clothing and a distinct personality they automatically shut down and play…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
CroisiEurope – The best kept secret in river cruising
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Learn everything you need to know to sell Europe’s largest river cruise line. Based in France and independently family owned and operated since 1976, CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond. Their fleet of 50 ships includes everything from hotel canal barges to classic styled ocean liners, paddlewheel river boats and luxury small ship safari cruising. CroisiEurope welcomes nearly 200,000 passengers annually on 170 itineraries in 37 countries. Offering unique and exclusive ships and itineraries, refined French cuisine and a relaxed onboard atmosphere, CroisiEurope is the ideal option for those looking for a more immersive European vacation experience.
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Avoid Catastrophe: The Dangers of DIY Legal for Your Travel Business
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Are you a travel entrepreneur navigating the complexities of running your own agency? Join Sheila Folk, CEO and Founder of Travel Industry Solutions, for a vital webinar that could save your business from costly legal pitfalls.
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