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Somewhere in between travel lockdowns during the first year of the pandemic and the current chaos plaguing airports around the world, a bevy of new travel startups launched with promises of a better experience. The latest entry is Fora, self-described as a tech-forward travel agency that essentially serves as a hub for experienced travelers looking for a launchpad to run a side gig (or more) as a travel agent. Since launching in August just one year ago, Fora now boasts nearly 500 travel advisers worldwide (97% of whom have never worked in the sector before), operating within its network, with more than 30,000 people on the wait list. And this week, the New York–based company announced $13.5 million in Series A funding, which will help advance the development of the travel agency's technology for advisers. Fortune recently spoke with cofounders Henley Vazquez, Evan Frank, and Jake Peters, who shared more about what it's like to run a travel business right now. ...

THE Linden Suites, through the Department of Tourism (DoT), was awarded by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) its Safe Travels stamp. Designed to allow international travelers to recognize governments and businesses worldwide that have adopted globally standardized safety and hygiene protocols, the WTTC Safe Travels stamp, which was the first of its kind, was awarded to the Philippines in September 2020. As of Aug. 5, 2022, The Linden Suites was among the 24 hospitality establishments in the Philippines awarded its use. The Linden Suites was currently operating as a multiuse hotel for business, leisure and quarantine accommodation. Located in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, it continued to offer 168 accommodation units, providing comfort and convenience to its guests. Find out more about the hotel, its bio-security protocols and latest promotions online at https://www.lindensuites.com. ...

Editor's Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something -- hopefully -- a little more mellow. Join us for our roundup of weekly travel news as well as tips for where to travel in late 2022. Seasons in the sun If you want to vacation like the Europeans do, skip the Riviera and the Amalfi Coast and check out our round-up of the continent's lesser-visited delights, such as Portugal's Alentejo region and Croatia's Zadar Archipelago. And if you've been saving your travel time till the summer rush is over, plan your trip now with our guide to the best places to go this autumn. Cape Town and Buenos Aires are among the hottest tickets. Taste the world Malted millet ice cr...

Canada immigration news: Canada tourism is on the way back as both Canadians and visiting foreign nationals buoy the hospitality sector and drive recovery to pre-COVID levels, reports Statistics Canada. The national statistical and demographic services agency reported this week that tourism activity in Canada was still down 21.2 per cent below the level for the same month in May 2019, the last full year before COVID-19 hit the country.   With border closures and public health restrictions, including temporary business shutdowns in many provinces, tourism took a massive hit in 2020.   But now, it's back on the upswing. Read More Canada Immigration News Canada Unemployment At 4.9%: Jobless Rate Continues At Historic Low Hong Kongers Snap Up Canada Open Work Permits And Permanent Residence Visas All You Need To Know About Opening A Bank Account As A Newcomer To Canada "Tourism activity has steadily improved from May 2021, except for a temporary pau...

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Canada Publishing date: Aug 10, 2022  •  August 10, 2022  •  3 minute read  •  238 Comments Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement on Bowen Island in British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2022. Photo by JENNIFER GAUTHIER / REUTERS Article content We've known from the beginning that Justin Trudeau's COVID policies were too often about political science rather than medical science. Now, thanks to a lawsuit challenging his demand that anyone travelling by air be vaccinated, we have the proof. Advertisement 2 Article content That lawsuit has made public documents, first reported by Rupa Subramanya, which show health officials were scrambling to find any justification for vaccine mandates for travel before they came into effect. The documents also show that the lead doctor who approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines w...

So you want to woo your partner with a romantic date night but you're stuck for ideas. If you want to relax, have a romantic time, and enjoy some quality time with your partner, then a hotel date night is the way to go! Here are some romantic ideas for date night at a hotel with a jacuzzi: Turn your hotel room into the romantic restaurant. Slow dancing to soft romantic music in the background. Enjoy a romantic dessert in bed. Share a bottle of champagne in a jacuzzi. Relax in a jacuzzi with your lover. Enjoy a romantic breakfast in bed. Short stay hotels are a popular destination for couples that are looking to spend time together. Couples are always looking to get away from their ordinary surroundings and into a romantic setting. The best way to do this is by booking a room for couples at an hourly hotel with a jacuzzi such. There are hotels that offer rooms with a jacuzzi for couples wanting to have some an amorous adventure, such as the Liberty...

S hrieks of delight. Giggling. Wide eyes and jaws dropped in amazement. These are the things we want to see in our children: Carefree moments of fun and delight. Give Kids The World Village – a nonprofit resort in Orlando, Florida – delivers these priceless moments for kids with critical illness and their families with free vacations. Olympia balloon artist Natalie Teabo, owner of Hello Sunshine Balloons LLC., was chosen to create a very special balloon display in Orlando as a benefit for Give Kids The World. Natalie has been a balloon artist since 2018. "I couldn't find someone that was making balloons the way I was looking to purchase, but by the time I figured it out it was too late and then I thought, I could do this for real!" she shares. "I love that balloons can transform us adults back into kids, it creates a sense of wonder we have forgotten about. Winnie the Pooh said it best, 'Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.'" Here in Olympia, Natali...

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