More states in the U.S. are being allowed to wake up from their coronavirus-induced slumber and reopen. Some are taking advantage of these loosened restrictions and are traveling. The difference …
Coronavirus
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Cruises
Update: Cruise Lines’ Extension Of Paused Operations & Canceled Cruises
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe cruise industry is a very mixed bag right now. There are some cruise ships that are still trying to get their crew home. Others are all ready to start …
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Travel
IATA Calls For Passenger/Crew Masks, Not Onboard Social Distancing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced they support airline crew wearing masks and passengers wearing masks or other facial coverings while on board aircraft. However, they do not …
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Expo 2020 is a World Expo to be hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It was originally scheduled to open on October 20, 2020, and end 6 months …
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Food & Beverage
National Supermarket Chain Will Offer Free Masks To All Customers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the past few weeks, we’ve seen company after company require workers and request or require customers to wear face masks to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The latest …
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Seemingly following in the footsteps of Booking.com announcing “probable” layoffs and TripAdvisor reporting massive cuts of 25% of their staff and 20% of salaries, Airbnb is the latest online travel …
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Airports
Orlando Int’l Airport/MCO Readies To Welcome Back Traveling Public
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOrlando International Airport put out a press release on May 5th to make the public aware of the measures it was taking to prepare for the resumption of normal commercial …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Minor Update On Walt Disney World Re-Opening (Don’t Get Excited)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs we reported last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis established a Re-Open Florida Task Force to lay the groundwork for how to open the state. Its first step, Phase 1, …
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Food & Beverage
Lockdown Experience: Local Restaurant’s “Zoomed” Wine Pairing Dinner
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I enjoy occasionally going to wine pairing dinners. For those who haven’t experienced one, you have a set menu at a restaurant that includes wines specifically paired with …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber Will Require Drivers, Riders To Wear Masks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs cities, states and countries allow their citizens to have more movement in phased reopenings, the need for Ubers will increase. In anticipation of that, Uber plans to require its …