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Discussion:
An Essential Guide to Tipping in France
Maui Family Travel: Tips for a Successful Pandemic-Era Trip With Kids
11 European Countries Where Americans Can Work Abroad
The opportunity in misunderstood markets
Yacht-Style Cruising: A Niche Within a Niche
Travel Advisors Discuss Challenges – and Solutions – at TMP East 2022

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Carnival Cruise Line to Launch COSTA by Carnival
European Countries Will Soon Start Requiring Inbound Travelers Pay a Fee Prior to Travel
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri to Offer New Burger on Carnival Ships
Marriott International to Add Eight Hotels in Vietnam
American Airlines Launches Mobile ID With TSA PreCheck
United to Cut 50 Domestic Flights per Day at a Major U.S. Airport
Los Angeles declares daily hotel room cleaning a standard practice
South Africa drops all Covid restrictions, and its travel industry celebrates

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Discussion:
Virtuoso Survey Says Affluent Travelers Will Pay More for Sustainable Travel
Officials Limit Tourist Access on Italy’s Iconic Amalfi Coast Drive
U.S. Tour Operators See Boom After Inbound Testing Requirement Ends

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Lindblad Adds Early-Season Antarctica Sailings with Free Air
AmaWaterways Adds Second River Cruise Ship to Egypt
RV Sales, Rentals Still Going Strong Despite Gas Prices
Last-Minute Savings for Spur of the Moment Trips
Rental Escapes Offers Big Bonuses for June Bookings
British Virgin Islands Eases COVID-19 Protocols
Disney Wish arrives in Port Canaveral
You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now
Delta to Serve Cold Brew, Canned Wine, and Ice Cream Sundaes on Flights

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Discussion:
Tips on How To Avoid Air Travel Insanity This Summer
5 of the Best Swimmable Los Cabos Beaches
Travel Advisors Should Be Working With Influencers — Here's How to Start

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Royal Caribbean Looks to Partner With Elon Musk for Wi-Fi
Carnival Freedom Returns to Sea After Fire
'Booking conduit' Four Hundred by Design links advisors to luxe properties
Mandarin Oriental to break ground on Grand Cayman hotel and residences
Pleasant Holidays Expands Hotel Portfolio Near U.S. & Canada National Parks
The Bahamas Relaxes Protocols as COVID Cases Decline
Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Canary Islands for Half-Year Season

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Discussion:
What You Need to Know About Credit Card Travel Insurance
A Guide to the Programs That Help Expedite Travel
How Your Personality Type Impacts How You Plan, Book and Buy Travel

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Virgin Voyages Delays Third Ship Resilient Lady Over Pandemic-Related Challenges
Carnival Cruise Line Reveals Last Zone on Its New Ship Carnival Celebration
American Queen Voyages Launches New Website, Flexible Booking Program
Four Seasons Arrives in Venice: Expands Italian Portfolio With the Iconic Hotel Danieli
Accor is doubling down on all-inclusives
STR: Spike in room rates expected for U.S. hotels in 2022
Stats: Summer Vacation Spend Up 91 Percent Over Pre-COVID Levels
Germany Removes COVID-Related Entry Requirements
Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration

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Discussion:
Mexico Tourism Executives Share What They Learned Through the Pandemic
The CDC Issues a Travel Warning for Monkeypox
Editorial: Beware the Expectations of Luxury Travel Clients
Now Cruise Lines Are Struggling With Staff Shortages
When Is Japan Reopening?
With more calls and less staff, tour operator turns to pre-booking deposit

As heard on Excess Baggage:
European Union Will Drop Its Mask Mandate for Travel Next Week
Viking Sails Great Lakes for First Time
Japan will reopen to group tours on June 10
Hawaii itinerary, capacity caps push Pride of America's popularity
Future Leaders in Travel Retreat Opens 2022 Applications
New Azamara Software Will Assist Travel Agent Sales
Turks and Caicos Sees Major Increase In Visitor Arrivals
$17 Billion Cannabis Tourism Industry Will Only Continue Growing
Biden Administration Seeks To Expand Authorized Travel To Cuba
Frontier Launches Nonstop Flights To Cancun From Houston Starting at $99

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Discussion:

Travel Spending Is Up, Despite Concerns

The Most Welcoming Destinations for Senior Travelers

HURDLES AHEAD FOR ADVISORS

As heard on Excess Baggage:

Americans Care More About Travel Companions Than Their Destination

Wheel the World Uses Technology to Break Accessibility Barriers

Windstar Cruises Reports Biggest Sales Week Since Pandemic

Crystal Cruises' ocean ships to go to auction, report says

Barbados drops Covid test for vaxxed visitors

CDC Now Recommends COVID Testing for All Domestic Travel

Japan Confirms Plan to Start Its Travel Reopening This Month

European Summer Travel Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Discussion:
Airbnb overhauls site searches with categories of rentals
Suppliers rush to staff up and train as ire builds on call wait times
What Happens if You Get COVID While Traveling Abroad? Let Me Tell You—It Happened to Me

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Carnival Cruise Line reopens wedding program
Viking takes delivery of the Mars
EU Lifts Mask Requirement for Air Travel
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort Transforms Into Fully Immersive Wellness Property
Travel Industry Expected to Make Full Recovery by 2025
Hyatt Debuts New “Inclusive Collection” of Luxury All-Inclusive Brands
Stats: Half of International Travelers Cite Testing Rule as Reason to Skip U.S.
Journese Is Offering Advisors Bonus TRIP Points for Spa and Wellness Bookings
Why Heather Christopher Travel Acquired Be The Travel

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Discussion:
New Opening: Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen, AMR’s Newest Adults-Only Resort
6 Tips To Be a More Successful Independent Contractor
What Is Cancel and Interruption for Any Reason Coverage?
Travel Industry Leaders Provide Updates on the State of European Tourism
Most Travel Advisors Are Facing Burnout
How American Travelers Can Receive Compensation for Flight Delays, Cancellations and Other Air Transport Issues

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Greece’s Vaccination Requirement for Inbound Travelers Ends Next Week
Airlines Tickets Are Now 11% Higher Than They Were Pre-Pandemic
Venice Plans To Charge Tourist Entry Fees
Thailand to End Quarantine for Vaccinated Visitors in May
Emerald Cruises Welcomes Its Newest River Ship, Emerald Luna
Lindblad Relaunches Former Crystal Cruises Expedition Ship
Atlantis Paradise Island is renovating guestrooms in the Royal towers
America Airlines says business travel is about 80% recovered
Czech Republic Lifts COVID Travel Restrictions
WTTC: Global Tourism Industry to Create Nearly 126M Jobs in 10 Years

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Discussion:
Tide shifts in the Caribbean as islands continue to ease entry
How Tumultuous Will the Summer Travel Season Be?
When Will the U.S. Drop its Pre-Departure Testing Requirement for Inbound Travelers?

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Federal Mask Mandate on Planes and Public Transportation No Longer in Effect
Close to 90 Destinations Drop Off the CDC’s Highest COVID-19 Advisory List
Jamaica to End Pre-Arrival COVID Testing, Mask Mandate
Chile Updates Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers
Royal Caribbean Adds FlexPay Program for Travel Advisors
United Airlines Alters Cancellation Policy for Basic Economy Fares
Margaritaville Resorts To Open First Resort Village in Poconos

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Discussion:
House Passes Relief for Small Businesses; ASTA Applauds Move
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid Making When Selling Luxury Cruises to New-to-Cruise Prospects
Making the Most of Cruise Ship Inspections for Travel Agents

As heard on Excess Baggage:
First Cruise Ship Set to Return to Canada After Two-Year Absence
Japan Says It's Reopening, But Not to Travelers Just Yet
JetBlue Submits Proposal to Acquire Spirit Before Frontier Merger
Saint Lucia Drops Testing for Vaxxed Travelers, Ends Pre-Registration for All
St. Lucia resort is converting to a Secrets all-inclusive
NCL's Pride of America resumes sailing Hawaii cruises
Congress Drafts Legislation for National No-Fly List
Mexican Navy Sending Multiple Sargassum Collection Ships to Quintana Roo
Travelers Will Still Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S. for Now
Grenada Removes All COVID Restrictions

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