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Destinations
UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation System Rolls out January 8
File under “One more thing for travel advisors to remind their clients about.” Beginning January 8, travelers to the United Kingdom from non-European nations, including the United States and Canada, will need to take an extra step, as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)…
— Travel Research Online
A Guide to Whistler, Canada, From the Godfather of Freeskiing
Cradled in British Columbia's magnificent Coast Mountains 120km north of Vancouver, the town of Whistler is a snow-sports haven. It's also home to Whistler Blackcomb, North America's largest ski resort. Biggest isn't always best, of course. But Whistler Blackcomb's terrain – more…
— BBC Travel
5 Ways Locals Ring in the New Year in Tokyo, Japan
It feels like everyone I know is going to Japan—and they’re all falling in love with Tokyo. One of my friends is there right now celebrating his honeymoon. I’ve received texts at all hours highlighting his favorite experiences. So far, that’s things like stumbling upon an old-school jazz…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
This Southern U.S. City Was Just Named the Best in the Country for Celebrating Christmas, According to WalletHub
A record-setting 119 million people are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1 during the upcoming holiday season, and among the thousands of destinations, a new ranking reveals that some may be more festive than others. The new report from WalletHub examined the…
— Travel+Leisure
The 7 Best Day Spas in New York City
There’s an energy in New York City that fuels the spirit with its never-ending momentum. But even that constant boost requires hitting the pause button now and then, to reset and recalibrate the soul. That’s why finding the right spa experience can be the key to balance, whether…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Overboard Situation Developing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
A beautiful sea day aboard the 78,340-gross-ton Vision of the Seas by Royal Caribbean has turned into a nightmare as passengers aboard have reported a code OSCAR in progress. At approximately 1 p.m. EST on December 17, 2024, the vessel began turning around as the alert went…
— Cruise Hive
Cruise Lines: ‘We Do Not Accept Mexico’s $42 Fee'
Cruise industry leaders have told Mexico 'We do not accept the $42 fee,' according to Michele Paige, CEO of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. She said Carnival Corp. & plc's Josh Weinstein, Royal Caribbean Group's Jason Liberty, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Harry…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Carnival Cruise Line to Rebrand and Refurbish P&O Cruises Australia Ships
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the changes in store for P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, which will be rebranded as Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter when they join the Carnival fleet in 2025. Carnival’s ‘Fun Squad’ will host the onboard…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
Europe’s Travel Strikes: Flight and Train Disruption You Can Expect in December and January
Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions. Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced last minute, showing that it always pays to check before you travel. Luckily, we have…
— EuroNews
Flying ‘Naked’ Is The Latest Travel Hack Taking Off
Air travel keeps evolving and yet another new travel trend is taking flight, and it’s not what you might think. “Flying naked” is the latest cost-saving hack causing a stir among budget-conscious travelers. Before you start imagining passengers in their birthday suits, let’s clear the air…
— Travel Noire
Beware: Passengers Have Started ‘Seat Squatting’ on Planes
There’s another annoying thing happening on planes now: people are squatting. “Seat squatters” is a new term being thrown around on social media as more and more people grab unoccupied seats. No, they are not checking with the flight attendants or waiting for boarding to be…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Palm House, Palm Beach's First Modern Luxury Hotel, is Now Open
Palm House, Palm Beach's first new hotel in four years and the island's first modern, luxury hotel is now open. Ideally situated steps from the beach on Royal Palm Way, between Worth Avenue and the Royal Poinciana Plaza, the 79-room Palm House brings new-world luxury and classic…
— Hospitality Net
Disney World’s Polynesian Resort Gets a New Tower With Deep Roots
Walt Disney World’s newest resort offering isn’t overtly Disney – and that’s on purpose. “When you come here and you look in this Island Tower, Disney is not number one,” Kama Hopkins, a Hawaiian cultural advisor from Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, told USA TODAY during a…
— USA Today
These Are the Best New Hotels That Opened in 2024
Here at TPG, our team of travel experts and global contributors begins the year by examining the most exciting hotels scheduled to open. Then, we make it our mission to visit as many of those hotels as possible — whether they're just down the street from TPG's HQ in New York…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How Travel Will Look In 2025: Cowboy Core, Destination Dupes and More
As attention turns to a new year, our enthusiasm for exploring the world remains undiminished. United Nations agency UN Tourism forecasts that at the close of 2024, travel will have finally bounced back to pre-pandemic levels — and may even have taken baby steps to exceeding…
— National Geographic
As Holiday Travel Picks Up, Many in Northeast Remain Uneasy About Drone Sightings
As travel picks up one week before Christmas eve, federal authorities said the recent wave of drone sightings should not affect holiday travel. Officials say most of the sightings are drones flying legally or small planes and pose no threat to the public. NBC News' Tom Costello reports…
— NBC News
Delta Air Lines CEO on Travel Demand, Corporate Security and Crowdstrike Lawsuit
CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, join ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss travel demand, corporate security and CrowdStrike lawsuit…
— CNBC
Today in History
The President Takes A Wife
President Woodrow Wilson was the last President of the United States to become a widower while in office when his wife died of Bright's Disease. A few months later, his sister introduced him to Edith Bolling-Galt from…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
A Message from Diane Petras, CTIE, President, The Travel Institute
As we turn the page from our milestone 60th year, I’ve been reflecting on where we’ve been AND where we’re going. Born from a collaborative industry effort, The Travel Institute’s non-profit mission has always…
— Travel Research Online
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