First Cruise with Guests From Port Canaveral Since Industry-Wide Pause in Operations PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - To celebrate Carnival Cruise Line's maiden voyage of its newest and most innovative ship, Mardi Gras, Carnival President Christine Duffy and Mardi Gras Captain Giuseppe Giusa led a "Back to Fun" ribbon-cutting ceremony officially welcoming guests on board. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras, Carnival Cruise Line’s Newest and Most Innovative Ship, Departs On Maiden Voyage From Port Canaveral This Afternoon
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Holland America Line Takes Delivery of Highly Anticipated New Ship Rotterdam from Fincantieri
SEATTLE - Holland America Line took delivery of Rotterdam today, July 30, 2021, officially making it the 11th ship in the fleet. A handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy the evening of July 29. Holland America Line takes delivery of its newest ship, Rotterdam, making it the 11th ship in its fleet. The ceremony was attended by the ship's … [Read more...] about Holland America Line Takes Delivery of Highly Anticipated New Ship Rotterdam from Fincantieri
Britain is set to open up to visitors from more countries
Britain is set to open up to visitors from more countries in a huge boost to the battered tourism industry https://t.co/MMkhISwdlT— Evening Standard (@standardnews) July 29, 2021 … [Read more...] about Britain is set to open up to visitors from more countries
State Regulations Stand to Sink California Sportfishing Boats
CARB Mandates Technology Not Available or Proven Safe at Sea Angler Petition by the Sportfishing Association of California Calls on Governor Gavin Newsom to "Save Sportfishing" SAN DIEGO - California's outdoor tourism industry has suffered incredible economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly owners of sportfishing and whale watching boats that can be … [Read more...] about State Regulations Stand to Sink California Sportfishing Boats
Umbrella Beach Project to Put UAE’s Fujairah on Global Tourism Map
Set to be completed this year, the expansive Umbrella Beach complex will showcase Fujairah as a world-class tourist and shopping venue. FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates - Umbrella Beach, an ambitious tourism project now underway on the eastern coast of the UAE, appears set to put the Emirate of Fujairah on the international tourism map. Slated for completion later this year, … [Read more...] about Umbrella Beach Project to Put UAE’s Fujairah on Global Tourism Map
Tour of Ancient Rome
The tour of Ancient Rome with Rick Steves https://youtu.be/PKKMCcaoUkc … [Read more...] about Tour of Ancient Rome
Travel restrictions to Canada
OTTAWA, ON - Today, the Government of Canada announced the details of its approach to easing border measures for some travellers entering Canada. These measures will only come into force on August 9th at 12:01 a.m. ET. It is important to note that, in the meantime, travel restrictions remain in place for all foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens. Seeking entry to … [Read more...] about Travel restrictions to Canada
Model of Jerusalem, with the Herod’s Temple in foreground, during the Second Temple period (circa first century CE), Israel Museum, Jerusalem
JERUSALEM IN THE SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD The model of Jerusalem is on a scale of 1:50; two centimeters represent one meter of the ancient city. Jerusalem, by far the most famous city of the East. … (Pliny the Elder, Natural History V, 70) The model before you recreates Jerusalem in 66 CE. In that year, the Great Revoltagainst the Romans erupted, … [Read more...] about Model of Jerusalem, with the Herod’s Temple in foreground, during the Second Temple period (circa first century CE), Israel Museum, Jerusalem
June U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Pass $4 Billion
Monthly Sales Data Reflects Air Travel Recovery ARLINGTON, Va. - Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today released data showing net sales from ARC-accredited travel agencies totaling $4.2 billion in June 2021, an 800% increase compared to June 2020.* The June 2021 total is the second month of 18% month-over-month growth and the third consecutive month of a double-digit sales … [Read more...] about June U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Pass $4 Billion
Deliverect launches “Hidden Gems” contest to support SMB restaurants
Winners will be announced on the first annual 'International Food Delivery Day' to celebrate restaurateurs, wait staff, chefs and delivery drivers GHENT, Belgium - Deliverect, a scale-up that connects Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Doordash, Just Eat Takeaway.com and more delivery companies directly to restaurants' POS systems, has today launched its "Hidden Gems" contest to support … [Read more...] about Deliverect launches “Hidden Gems” contest to support SMB restaurants