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Destinations
London’s Best Neighborhoods
Visitors to London may have heard of Oxford Street and Soho, the South Bank and the City, but, as with any sprawling city with a large population, there's way more to it than that. Whether you're looking for the best area for culture, where to book your accommodation, or…
— Lonely Planet
This European Town With Staggering Castles Is Breaking Tourism Records
With summer all but wrapped up, it's time to shine a light on the second half of 2025. As hard as it is to believe, fall is right around the corner. Europe exudes timeless charm and fall magic post Labor Day, and you can get away with wearing white since there are no unwritten societal…
— Travel Off Path
Italy’s Top Destinations Are Cracking Down on Bad Tourist Behavior—and It Could Cost You Hundreds
Overtourism has become a global problem, especially in Europe. Italy’s bucket list destinations are no longer once-in-a-lifetime trips; instead, they're on summer travel checklists for millions. This means the once-romantic streets of Venice are overcrowded, the picturesque shorelines of…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Universal Announces Return Date For Fan-Favorite Nighttime Attraction
As with its latest sister property at Epic Universe, Universal Studios’ Volcano Bay hasn’t been around for an altogether significant amount of time. Yet in the eight years since its opening, the sprawling water park has acquired a large base of dedicated fans, mainly owing to its exciting…
— Parade
Fall Foliage is Better By Rail on These 13 Scenic Train Trips
We’re still in prime summer—hot days, tomatoes galore, packed beaches—but autumn enthusiasts are already looking forward to next month, when the leaves will begin to turn. Beautiful foliage lasts for such a limited time that it’s essential to plan your fall foliage viewing. You could go…
— Afar
Cruise
Exclusive First Look: Virgin Voyages New Cruise Ship Brilliant Lady Makes Her Debut
Virgin Voyages' new ship Brilliant Lady made her world debut yesterday in Portsmouth, U.K. – and we were one of the first onboard. The fourth ship in the series, which began with Scarlet Lady in 2020, followed by Valiant Lady in 2022 and Resilient Lady in 2023, has new shows, new…
— CruiseCritic.com
The World's Newest (And Largest) Cruise Ship Is Now Setting Sail From Florida
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, which is the newest cruise ship in the world, has officially started sailing from its homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship is the second in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class and is now tied with Icon of the Seas, which debuted in 2024, for the…
— Southern Living
Transportation
‘Unacceptable’: Content Creator Goes Viral After Seatmate Allegedly Points Knife At Her On Flight
Travel content creator Jamia Scranton recently garnered millions of views on social media following a 14-hour ordeal she experienced on a Qatar Airways flight late last year, and she’s now speaking out. In an interview with Travel Noire, Scranton detailed the harrowing travel…
— Travel Noire
Delta Lets Skymiles Members Choose Its Next Europe Route
Delta Air Lines is planning to launch nonstop service next summer to a beautiful southern European island where no U.S. airline currently flies. Exactly which one? That's up to you. Next week, Delta will let its SkyMiles loyalty members cast their vote for which of three destinations they'd…
— The Points Guy
TSA Just Banned These Items in Checked Bags. See What They Are.
Following Transportation Security Administration rules is important not only to get to your plane on time but also to keep others safe. TSA recently got rid of the shoes-off rule, but it still maintains the 3.4-ounce rule for liquids. There are three new items banned by TSA that you…
— USA Today
Lodging
12 Insanely Cheap Airbnbs in LA: 5 Nights for Less Than $500
Los Angeles: iconic, sunny, and way pricier than you might think. Regardless of what you plan on doing during your stay in the City of Angels, price is probably top of mind. Like other popular destinations in the US, travel expenses in Los Angeles quickly stack up. Even if you plan…
— Travel Awaits
The Coolest Music-Fueled Hotels Around the World
Music isn’t just something we stream—it’s something we seek out. In an era where live experiences are more coveted than ever, travelers are chasing sound in all forms: flying to Europe to catch Taylor Swift on the cheap, crisscrossing the country to see Dead & Co. on their (latest)…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cambria Hotels Expands with a New Opening in Massachusetts
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is expanding with the opening of a new property in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This addition reflects Cambria's commitment to delivering modern, design-forward accommodations in desirable…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
How America's National Parks Won Over the Luxury Safari Crowd
Hovering in a helicopter over the summit of Tower Butte, a sacred 5,287-foot red sandstone formation located on Navajo Nation land in Northern Arizona, I do a double take. Just below us, a decadent brunch table is piled with banana bread French toast, poached eggs and…
— Observer
Should I Avoid Having My Bachelorette Party in a Red State?
Who would have thought a destination bachelorette party would become fraught with ideological minefields? Alas, this is the world we live in at the moment. Some Americans want their travel choices to reflect their values, and with the country so politically divided, even a celebratory…
— Fodor's Travel
10 Labor Day Weekend Getaways to Book In 2025
From New York City to Napa Valley and beyond, these 10 last-minute vacation ideas for Labor Day weekend say farewell to summer in style. Whether you crave coastal calm, alpine adventure, small town charm, or big city verve, these Labor Day getaways deliver a fabulous season…
— 10Best
Today in History
The Assassination of Leon Trotsky
Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary and Marxist theorist, and one of the key leaders of the Russian October Revolution. In the Communist Party, Trotsky was second in stature only to Lenin. His opposition to the…
— Travel Research Online
Ex Fida Bona
Data Governance for Travel Agencies: Why It’s Not Optional Anymore
by Richard Mayer
Tuesday August 19, 2025
You're in the b usiness of creating unforgettable journeys, not managing databases. But whether you're booking luxury honeymoons or corporate retreats, the way you handle customer information matters more than ever. From passport numbers to payment details, the data you collect tells a story—and if mishandled, it becomes a liability instead of a service asset. That’s where data governance comes in. Not as a buzzword or tech department checklist, but as a foundational strategy that separates sustainable agencies from high-risk operations. In travel, trust is currency. And governance? It's the vault.
What Data Governance Really Means
You’ve likely heard the term tossed around in IT meetings or compliance seminars, but few stop to break it down. At its core, data governance refers to the practices and rules that…
— Travel Research Online
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