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Travel clubs are the worst rip-offs in the industry. Their high annual membership fees and high-pressure sales tactics make timeshares look like charitable organizations. You can find out how to avoid a travel club in this free guide. #travel #travelclub #adventure #vacation #traveling #airlines

Travel clubs are the worst rip-offs in the industry. Their high annual membership fees and high-pressure sales tactics make timeshares look like charitable organizations. You can find out how to avoid a travel club in this free guide. #travel #travelclub #adventure #vacation #traveling #airlines

Have you ever noticed a mysterious charge on your credit card statement from "charter services"? If so, you're not alone. Many credit card holders come across charter services charges and wonder what they are and how they work. #CharterServicesChargeonCreditCard #charterserviceschargeonmycreditcard #charterservicescreditcardcharge

It's surprising that Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is still claiming many lives, and a large proportion of these incidents are preventable. How could you prevent and mitigate risk as an individual or company? It could be as simple as carrying or installing a CO detector costing as little as £20, with a lifespan of four to ten years. #CarbonMonoxide #CarbonMonoxidePoisoning #Risk #Prevent #SaferTourismFoundation

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Our strategic vision - ‘The world needs more Intrepid people’. Intrepid Travel is very proud to present our 2023 Integrated Annual Report where we transparently share our achievements, as well as our shortfalls when they happen, and learnings along the way. In 2023, Intrepid achieved all the goals we set out to reach - our best financial performance and impact results. We have ambitious goals for the company, for the community we work with and for the world. This year, we gave back a record $4.6m total to community and charitable causes, raising $2.8m for our Intrepid Foundation’s partners. This report and results set the strong foundation for all the ambitious objectives that are in the pipeline for us, for our communities and for our Intrepid Foundation partners. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g8TFdi2v #moreintrepidpeople

Event managers - Did you know? One out of every three rooms is booked outside the room block. I've heard the argument over and over as to why room blocks still exist and are in fact considered best practice for an event. But guess what. There is a new mousetrap. Way less risky and still serving your event attendees. In fact, they get to choose the property according to their own criteria (brand, price, location, need for multiple bedrooms) AND every transaction benefits your charity of choice. We act as a sponsor of every event where you use the TravelingToGive tool. Want to learn more? First read this article. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Citizens of Juneau Vote on ’Ship-Free Saturday’ Initiative Juneau’s residents are currently voting on a proposal that aims to ban large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays. According to KTOO, the by-mail election started on Sept. 12, with citizens able to make their choice until Tuesday, Oct. 1. Originally announced in July, the “Ship-Free Saturday” initiative aims to prevent any vessel with 250 passengers or more from visiting Juneau on that specific day of the week. The proposal would also ban vessels from docking on July 4, when the city organizes an annual downtown parade in homage to Independence Day. Supporters, including Karla Hart, an activist against tourism growth in Juneau, gathered over 2,300 signatures to get the proposal on the ballot. “Ship-Free Saturdays would give us a relief. Every week we will have one day of a pause,” she was quoted as saying during a recent forum. “We can breathe, we can do things in our homes without helicopter noise. We can go out in the community and not be diluted by all the people who are here who aren’t from here,” Hart added. A major stop for cruise ships sailing in Alaska, Juneau sees calls fromvessels from all the major cruise corporations and brands. The change could impact dozens of itineraries that are currently scheduled to arrive in the town on Saturdays. According to Cruise Industry News research, 12 large ships are scheduled to visit Juneau on Saturdays in 2025. Regular Saturday callers include Carnival’s Luminosa and Spirit, as well as Princess’ Coral Princess and Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer. Norwegian Cruise Line’s 4,200-guest Norwegian Joy is also scheduled to visit Juneau on six Saturdays in 2025. Visitors from cruises generated $30 million in direct spending on Saturdays in 2023, according to data from the city. The vessels are also said to have generated over $3.6 million in revenue for the municipal government during these days. Opponents of “Ship-Free Saturday” have been raising money to fight the proposition, with a new group named Protect Juneau’s Future able to obtain over $300,000. According to a report on Alaska Beacon, the amount comes from donations, including $75,000 from an affiliate of Norwegian Cruise Line, $75,000 from Westmark Hotels, $10,000 from Wings Airways and $8,000 from Northrim Bank. If approved, the initiative could lead to illegal pressure on the city’s administration, with potential lawsuits anticipated from dock owners and businesses, KTOO noted.

As an Airbnb Virtual Assistant focused on guest communication, I know that empathy and patience are essential for creating positive guest experiences. In a world where challenges are common, showing compassion and being a listening ear can make all the difference. To hosts managing themselves or to Virtual Assistants handling communication, here are some gentle reminders: - Stay patient with guests, even if they ask repetitive questions. - Recognize that guests might require reassurance or extra support during their travel planning. - Respond with kindness and empathy, ensuring every guest feels valued and heard. I'm Charity, and together, we can build a warm and understanding atmosphere that transforms inquiries into unforgettable stays for your guests. #AirbnbHosts #Airbnbsuperhost #superhost #propertymanagers #EmpathyMatters #GuestCommunication #HappyGuests

Are you a B&B and ever considered entering the tourism awards? I'm speaking on this free webinar giving you all the info you need on the process and benefits of both applying and winning. Book your place now.