Many Americans Feel Safe Traveling Again

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01

2021

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Many Americans Feel Safe Traveling Again

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT A new study of American travelers found that many now feel safe traveling outside their local communities, shopping in local stores and dining in local restaurants. According to the latest Longwoods International tracking survey, three-quarters of respondents feel safe traveling again and another two-thirds of travelers support opening their communities to visitors. The study totals are the highest registered in more than a year. “The 2021 leisure travel boom is real,” Longwoods International CEO Amir Eylon said. “Barring any setbacks battling COVID-19, we expect robust growth for the rest of the year.” One of the biggest splits…

Jun

30

2021

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Hawaii Rakes in the Tourist Dollars

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT Hawaii might have been one of the most cautious states when it came to allowing visitors during the last 15 months of the pandemic, but it knew this day – or month – would come. Tourism is back on the islands, for sure. TRENDING NOW Travel Intel The Exceptional Experience of Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa... Universal Executive Talks Travel Advisors and Latest... The Best Luxury Resorts in British Virgin Islands 15 Key Travel Advisories Announced in June 2021 According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a…

Jun

29

2021

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United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT United Airlines this morning sent a message to the aviation industry – the pandemic is over. The Chicago-based carrier announced it was placing the largest plane order in the company’s history and the largest order by any airline in the last 10 years, a clear signal that it believes the resurgence of air travel – from just 5 percent capacity at one point last year compared to 2019 to 79 percent this past week – will continue. Operating under the tagline of ‘United Next,’ United will purchase 270 planes and will…

Jun

28

2021

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This Is the Most Popular Food Experience in the World, According to Tripadvisor

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By Maria Yagoda | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT It involves shrimp and grits. Every year, Tripadvisor surveys the top-rated food experiences offered on its website, and in 2021, the activity was appropriately socially distant: a food and wine walking tour of Charleston, SC. The tour, called "Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class," guides guests around the city to eat at some of the top establishments in the city's historic dishes. Local chef Forrest Parker then prepares lunch, demonstrating how to make three Lowcountry recipes that are paired with wine. Globally, the booking website's most popular overall…

Jun

27

2021

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‘We Are Back!’ Royal Caribbean Launches First Cruise From US Port

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT With big smiles and even bigger sighs of relief, Royal Caribbean Group on Saturday launched the first cruise to sail from a U.S. port since the suspension of service nearly 16 months. With company chairman and CEO Richard Fain leading the pomp and circumstance, the Celebrity Edge left the dock in Fort Lauderdale for a seven-night cruise. "We are elated to once again welcome guests onboard, sailing from south Florida, our home," Fain said in a statement. "Today is a day that brings momentum to our industry and to countless individuals and port…

Jun

26

2021

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IHG Launches Contest With Chance To Win One Year of Free Hotel Stays

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LACEY PFALZ | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a new contest that will give a lucky traveler 365 days of free hotel stays as part of its new 'Department of Epic' program, created to help bring travelers' dreams to life. The contest will be held between June 22 and July 20. Winners will be announced on August 2. To apply, travelers can enter on Instagram or Twitter, explaining why they need an epic vacation, without telling IHG they need an epic vacation, tagging @ihghotels and using #IHGTellMeContest. The lucky winner, in addition to 365 days of free…

Jun

26

2021

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International travel gradually reopens – with lots of caveats

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT International travel destinations are opening up again as the summer travel season shifts into higher gear — but not without hurdles or headaches. Delta Air Lines is ramping up its schedule of routes to Europe, including starting flights from Atlanta to Athens, Venice, Barcelona and Madrid starting in July and August. Most foreign carriers have restarted flights from Atlanta, including Qatar Airways and Lufthansa relaunching service earlier this month. Mexico and much of the Caribbean have been welcoming tourists for months. Tourism is still heavily restricted in much of Asia, though. Same for Canada, the United Kingdom and…

Jun

25

2021

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Carnival loses $2.1 billion waiting for cruising to resume

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT MIAMI — Carnival Corp. said it lost more than $2 billion in its latest quarter as the company’s cruise lines remained mostly shut down by the pandemic, but it said bookings for next year are running ahead of 2019′s pace. Shares of the Miami-headquartered company fell 2.5% on Thursday. The cruise industry was a visible early victim in the pandemic, as passengers and crew members tested positive for COVID-19 and some ships were turned away from ports. The industry has battled the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over health requirements for…

Jun

25

2021

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Royal Caribbean Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases Onboard Adventure of the Seas

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JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT Royal Caribbean has found two cases of COVID-19 onboard Adventure of the Seas, which is currently sailing out of the Bahamas. The two cases were found during routine testing before their return home to the U.S. The passengers were immediately quarantined, according to a statement from the cruise line. One of the guests is asymptomatic while the other is showing mild symptoms. Both guests were under the age of 16 and unvaccinated. Their immediate travel party were all vaccinated and have all tested negative. Close contacts of the group have all been identified…

Jun

24

2021

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US Department of Commerce Will Invest $750 Million in Travel and Tourism

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HARVEY CHIPKIN | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT The U.S. Department of Commerce will soon announce a $750 million investment in travel and tourism, according to Gina Raimondo, the department secretary, speaking on a virtual forum conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Also at the forum, Chris Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, which promotes international tourism to the U.S., said the organization plans its first marketing campaign since the pandemic began to begin Aug. 1 with the message that this country is ready for tourists to visit. Raimondo said she is hopeful for a reasonably robust summer for…

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