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Destinations
Greece warns holidaymakers of ‘disturbing’ issue plaguing popular destination
Holidaymakers have been warned that Athens is struggling to cope with the number of tourists. The city’s mayor has spoken out about the situation as the city faces the “burdens” of year-round…
— Yahoo! News
Travel-related dengue case confirmed on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related dengue virus case in Hāna, on the island of Maui. Upon investigation, DOH found conditions that could increase the risk of transmission. Vector control teams are…
— Maui Now
Tours and Activities
Avanti Destinations Unveils New Pre- and Post-Cruise Booking Tool for Travel Agents
The new microsite aims to help cruise specialists book pre- and post-cruise stays — including hotels, tours and transfers — in 63 port cities…
— TravelAge West
5 Midwestern Ecotourism Destinations
These charming Midwestern locations offer diverse activities from backcountry camping and horseback riding at South Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, hiking at Devil’s Lake State Park, to tubing at the Missouri Ozark and…
— Leisure Group Travel
Cruise
Carnival Opens Reservations for Its Private Island
Travel advisors now can book shore excursions and lounge facilities for clients booked on the 600 Carnival cruises that will stop at the Pearl Cove Beach Club. When it opens in July 2025, the new adults-only area on Carnival Cruise Line's (CCL) first private…
— Travel Research Online
Silver Nova Celebrates First Year in Service
The Silver Nova is completing its first year in service this month. After being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard, the vessel entered service for Silversea Cruises on August 14,…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Alaska Airlines blowout: Crew detail 'chaos' after mid-air blowout
Boeing tells officials it will introduce design changes to 737 Max 9 planes after mid-air…
— BBC
American Airlines says summer is over
A bunch of its planes are coming back in from vacation season for…
— Quartz
The race to become the world’s first document-free airport
Abu Dhabi International plans to expand biometric technology throughout its entire passenger flow and become the world's first airport to go…
— CNN
Lodging
Two dead, more trapped in hotel collapse on Germany's Mosel River
Fourteen people were in the hotel in Kroev when one story of the building collapsed at about 11 p.m.…
— NBC News
Hyatt nabs first branded Belize resort
The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize will enter Hyatt's portfolio as an affiliated hotel, with plans to join the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program in late…
— THP News
Other and Odd
United to Phase Out Inflight Print Magazine
United is reportedly phasing out the print version of its inflight magazine, becoming the last legacy U.S. carrier to offer the onboard reading…
— Airline Geeks
Why Tangier Is the Hottest New Summer Travel Destination
With new hotels, museums, and travel routes, Tangier is welcoming visitors to a city whose cultural scene is shaped by…
— ELLE
Airbnb Shares Dropped Dramatically As Travel Demand Slows
Airbnb's third-quarter revenue outlook fell short, signaling concerns over US travel spending and shorter booking…
— Finimize
Today in History
The Purple Heart
On August 7, 1782, General George Washington issued orders to the Continental Army creating the Badge of Military Merit, better known as "The Purple Heart". Designed by Washington himself, the medal was intended for soldiers wounded in battle. As such, it is one of the first honors to be awarded to common soldiers as opposed to officers. It is the second oldest United States military award in existence.…
— Travel Research Online
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