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Destinations
Biden to Travel to New Orleans to Meet With Families Following Terror Attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will head to New Orleans on Monday, the site of a New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more…
— MSNBC
Pompeii Is Combating Overtourism With New Rules. Here's How They Might Impact Your Next Visit.
If you’ve visited Pompeii recently, you’ve likely experienced that deflating moment when the excitement of entering the site is quickly replaced by the crush of hundreds of visitors bottlenecked along the narrow path leading into the ancient Roman town. Rest assured, your…
— Afar
Will Hawaii Implement a New Tourism Tax This Year? Here's What To Know
When Hawaii's legislative session opens on Jan. 15, one of the first orders of business will be voting on a new fee for incoming tourists. In a Dec. 31, 2024 memorandum, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced plans for “building a climate-resilient Hawaii” which would include a fee for…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Sun, Sand, & Savings: Affordable Caribbean Escapes
Want to sink into a beach chair with an ice-cold piña colada in your hand… without worrying about how you’re going to pay off your credit card? Welcome to travel in 2025. While more Americans are hitting the road than ever before, and while most Americans are more interested…
— Travel Awaits
Best Places for a Destination Wedding
Who hasn’t dreamed of saying “I do” in a far-flung locale? Hosting your wedding abroad lets you create a totally immersive experience for you and your guests, combining the romance of travel with the joy of celebrating your true love in front of your loved ones. Whether or not…
— Lonely Planet
Do You or Your Family Members Qualify for This National Parks Pass?
The Access Pass—a free, lifetime ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites—has been quietly breaking down barriers for Americans with disabilities since the 1960s. This little-known program ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can experience the beauty of…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
How Gen Z and Millenials Are Making Cruising Cool Again
It’s 2am and the DJ is pumping out noughties bangers. Those on the dancefloor, mostly in their early 20s to early 40s, are in their element. In the entrance to the club — a mirrored tunnel made for Instagram shoots — a group of girls are taking selfies in their best outfits. Yet, this…
— National Geographic
MSC Orchestra Makes First Call of the Year in Salvador, Brazil
The MSC Orchestra became the first cruise ship to visit the Brazilian port of Salvador in 2025. Offering a New Year’s cruise, the MSC Cruises vessel arrived at the destination in Bahia on January 2. According to the local port authority, over 2,550 guests were onboard the ship, which…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Winter Storm Causes Massive Flight and Amtrak Train Disruptions, Snarling u.s. Travel
A winter storm that is spreading across much of the U.S. is snarling travel, with thousands of flights either canceled or delayed on Monday morning. Amtrak also canceled several routes along the East coast and Mid-Atlantic states. As of Monday morning, about 34 million…
— CBS News
These Were the Most Punctual Airlines in 2024
Airline meltdowns were one of the unfortunate travel trends of 2024, with technical issues and winter storms causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across the US. That's why this year, it's more important than ever to book flights with carriers that have a track…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Portugal's Newest Luxury Resort Is Reimagining Algarve Travel
“I can compare it to Ubud in Bali” 15 years ago, says Duarte Gonçalves da Cunha, the general manager of the new Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, the most significant luxury resort to open in southern Portugal in recent memory. “It’s different in every way, really,” he says when…
— Forbes
11 Indoor Water Parks at Resorts Across the US
For many families, a pool is a must-have when choosing a vacation spot. If it's got waterslides and other extras, all the better. Cool resort pools are easy to find when traveling during the summer or to warm-weather destinations like Orlando, but things get a little trickier for…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Reminder: Real ID Deadline Is This Year. What to Know Know About the Travel Requirement.
A Real ID seal on all state-issued identification documents will soon be a must, especially if you plan on traveling this upcoming summer and beyond. And it's definitely not too early to head over to your state's driver's licensing agency to get your documents in order. Anyone…
— USA Today
The Seven Travel Trends That Will Shape 2025
As you start to look at the year ahead, have you thought about how you will be travelling? The world's travel firms – from Airbnb to Booking.com – have. Their predictions, gathered from survey data, user behaviour and forward bookings, function as an annual showcase for…
— BBC
Zone Out in the 7 Most Remote Places in the World
When travel plans are made, some people love to be around other tourists. They can’t wait to be on a cruise full of locals and talk about their hometowns. They have the time of their lives checking off boxes to see all of the busy, popular landmarks and mingle in large groups…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Theodore Roosevelt Dies
On this day in 1919, the 26th President of the United States passed away. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was a larger-than-life figure whose accomplishments spanned exploration, conservation, science, sports, the military…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Signing Off: A Farewell After 16 Wonderful Years
by John Frenaye
Monday January 06, 2025
Happy New Year!
As I pen my 753rd and final column for Travel Research Online, I reflect on the incredible journey (and friendships) we've shared over the past 16 years. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. It's been an honor to have worked with Richard and the team at TRO for nearly two decades! Over the years, I have been a columnist, editor, forum designer, and, for a good while, a forum-wrangler. I hope my insights into marketing and operating a travel practice in this ever-changing world resonated with you and helped you at some point. If not, shhhh!
Our industry has witnessed remarkable transformations, from the challenges posed by global events to the rapid advancements in technology--an understatement as I…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
There Is Wisdom in Writing It First
 As many of you know, I “speak from the hip” so to speak.
I pride myself on being a non-linear speaker who usually ends up talking about what is shooting through his mind at the moment. This is both good and bad. It is what it is.
I can assure my audiences of one thing. They can’t finish my sentence for me because where they think I may be going with my thoughts may not be where I end up. Follow…
— Travel Research Online
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