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US State Department: Be careful when traveling as Middle East conflict continues
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Last week, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory to U.S. travelers to be extra careful when traveling internationally. This comes as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues. Former CIA Agent and Director of Homeland Security for Arizona, Tim…
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New Report: 10 Takeaways From Skift Global Forum 2023
Skift Global Forum, Skift’s flagship global conference on the business of travel, once again returned to New York City for its September 2023 session to decipher the big trends facing the travel industry and unpack what’s top of mind for the world’s top travel leaders and innovators. Travel leaders came ready to discover what’s next…
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Europe Postpones Tourist Fee Until 2025
The European Commission has once again delayed the start of a travel authorization fee to enter Europe until at least 2025. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (or ETIAS) will now go into effect no earlier than mid-2025, according to the government’s official site for the program. The postponement was approved by the EU’s…
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Travel Troubleshooter: How do I get off Avis’ Do Not Rent list?
DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I recently tried to rent a car from Avis in Bangor, Maine. When I arrived at the counter, a representative said that I couldn’t rent from the company because I was on its Do Not Rent list. The attendant couldn’t tell me why I was on the list, but I noticed that my…
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GSA starts the bidding for employee travel system competition
The General Services Administration has unveiled a final solicitation for the next iteration of its enterprise system that federal employees use to record, book and expense their travel arrangements. GSA stood up its E-Gov Travel Service in the early 2010s as a means to consolidate all aspects of travel planning, authorization, reservations, ticketing fulfillment, expense…
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Southwest Shows Bizarre Items Passengers Have Checked As Baggage — From a Pool Noodle to a Stuffed Giraffe
At Southwest Airlines, your first two checked bags fly free. In some cases, so do your golf bags, skis, and surfboards, and, according to the airline’s TikTok, so too can your first checked stuffed giraffe. In September, the airline shared a quick TikTok video showing off its five favorite things it’s seen checked by its…
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Worldwide travel advisory issued amid conflict in Israel, Gaza
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide travel advisory in response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. In a statement, the Department of State said it is advising citizens to “exercise increased caution,” due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, and the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or…
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My Parents Earn Way More Travel Rewards With the Capital One Venture X Business Card
This column is the second in a series of articles that offer insights into personal experiences with the products and services that you read about on Investopedia every day. I write about financial products and rewards travel for a living, which makes me the de facto advisor whenever my family has questions about money. It…
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Travel Insured International Announces Partnership with Robin Assist for Customer, Claims and Emergency Travel Assistance Services
GLASTONBURY, Conn., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Travel Insured International (Travel Insured), a leading travel insurance provider, has engaged Robin Assist, a tech-driven emergency travel assistance platform, to deliver responsive customer service, emergency travel and medical assistance, and claims to its insureds from any device, anytime, anywhere. The alliance provides Travel Insured’s customers with 24/7 support…
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The Ultimate Ireland Packing List
From its striking coastline to the lure of its lush landscapes, famous castles, iconic golf courses, world-class museums, and more, Ireland is a destination that draws millions of tourists year-round. Whether you’re headed to the Emerald Isle to bask in its natural beauty or just to enjoy an authentic pint of Guinness, there are ample…
