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What’s Trending
01/ On Google
“Cruise cancellations” trended +450% last week, after Carnival and Disney Cruise Line canceled trips in response to Hurricane Ian.
02/ With Media
Following a brief hiatus, Condé Nast Traveler’s Women Who Travel podcast returned on September 29 in a new format. The podcast will feature a variety of guests sharing their experiences traveling the world and tapping listeners to share their own memorable stories.
This week, the media expressed interest in how to save money on cruises, seeking expert advice on money-saving tactics consumers can benefit from.
03/ In The Zeitgeist
Category 4 Hurricane Ian unleashed extremely dangerous conditions including catastrophic floods and life-threatening storm surges on the coast of Florida, as it continues to move toward Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Protests in Iran continued in response to the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest for ‘unsuitable attire’, with human rights groups noting that at least 83 people had been killed in nearly two weeks of demonstrations.
M&M has announced its first new character in ten years named ‘Purple,’ who is meant to embody self expression. Purple will be voiced by comedian Amber Ruffin and has a song called ‘I’m Just Gonna Be Me’ in support of the non-profit Sing For Home.
Megan Thee Stallion encouraged fans to check up on their mental health by launching a website with resources to nearby therapy centers and helplines.
During a taping of the Comedy Central program Thursday night, Trevor Noah announced he will be leaving ‘The Daily Show,’ noting there is another part of his life that he wants to ‘carry on exploring.’
Industry Insights
The newly opened Hotel Per La in Los Angeles, built in a historic Italian bank that dates back to the 1920’s, is designed to make travelers feel like they’ve been transported to Italy.
Delta Air is launching transatlantic service to eight European destinations for the summer of 2023, including Los Angeles to London and Atlanta to Edinburgh, expanding Delta’s transatlantic capacity by 8%.
Bonaire Island is launching a campaign to send five ‘Earthonauts’ on an all-expenses-paid trip to enjoy the island in an eco-conscious manner, with winners participating in activities like opening mangrove channels in Lac Bay and maintaining the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary.
President Biden has announced mandates for airlines and travel sites to increase transparency in additional fees for travelers, such as cancellations and checked baggage.
Priceline launched Priceline Experiences, a platform where users can browse and book more than 80,000 activities and experiences, including hotels and cruises.
AirBnB is teaming up with Disney+ to promote the new Hocus Pocus 2 film by offering two lucky guests the chance to rent out the Hocus Pocus cottage in Danvers, Massachusetts on October 20 for only $31.
Mallorca is set to host the 2022 World Travel Awards on October 1, which will take place at the Hilton Mallorca Galatzo, welcoming many of the industry’s senior figures.
Leading luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has announced a new voyage line that will embark in some of the most remote and beautiful cold-weather areas, such as the British Isles, Iceland and the Arctic. There are a total of 25 new expeditions ranging from six to eighteen days.
On Wednesday, Four Seasons announced its newest project, Four Seasons Yachts, which is expected to deliver its first vessel by the end of 2025.
Health-Related Updates
Canada is dropping their Covid-19 vaccine requirement on September 30, allowing unvaccinated travelers to enter the country for the first time since before the pandemic.
Munich will welcome visitors for its 187th Oktoberfest, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic hit. In June, Germany dropped all COVID restrictions.
Hong Kong eliminated its quarantine requirements for international travelers in an attempt to economically catch up to other nations that have loosened their COVID restrictions.
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