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Relive the ’90s with a Tour Featuring Some of Your Nostalgic R&B and Hip-Hop Favorites

Stop, collaborate, and listen — to I Love the 90’s Tour with Vanilla Ice and a rolling lineup of ’90s artists.

The nostalgia bug is alive and well, with the enduring love for the ’90s still going strong. And in celebration of that fact, the I Love the 90’s Tour just kicked off!

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Come take a trip back to the ’90s with the ultimate arena-sized dance party featuring your favorite hits of the day with a rolling lineup of artists. Presented by 90s on 9 (Ch. 9) , the seventh summer I Love the ’90s Tour is headlined by Vanilla Ice alongside top hitmakers of the decade, including:

I Love the ’90s Tour Dates 2023

May 26, 2023 – SOAK Pool at Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas, NV May 27, 2023 – Los Angeles County Fair – Pomona, CA June 2, 2023 – The Mill – Terre Haute, IN June 2, 2023 – The Grand Casino Hinckley – Hinckley, MN June 3, 2023 – The Grand Casino Hinckley – Hinckley, MN June 10, 2023 – Fraze Pavilion – Kettering, OH June 16, 2023 – Abbotsford Centre – Abbotsford, BC June 17, 2023 – Seven Feathers Casino – Canyonville, OR June 24, 2023 – Mari Showroom at Paragon Casino Resort – Marksville, LA July 6, 2023 – The Cove at River Spirit Casino – Tulsa, OK July 7, 2023 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX July 8, 2023 – Concrete Street Amphitheater, Pavilion Stage – Corpus Christi, TX July 15, 2023 – Plymouth Motor Speedway – Plymouth, IN July 21, 2023 – Ocean Casino – Atlantic City, NJ July 22, 2023 – Delaware State Fair – Harrington, DE July 25, 2023 – Explore Edmonton, K-Days Main Stage – Edmonton, AB July 28, 2023 – Grey Eagle Event Center – Calgary, AB July 29, 2023 – Medicine Hat Fairgrounds – Medicine Hat, AB August 4, 2023 – Liberty Bank Amphitheater – Alton, IL August 25, 2023 – Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago, IL August 31, 2023 – Oregon State Fair – Salem, OR September 23, 2023 – Bloomsburg Fair – Bloomsburg, PA

I Love The ‘90s Tour will bring the era’s biggest stars to such cities as Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, and more, where fans can expect to hear such mega-hits as “Ice, Ice Baby,” “O.P.P,” “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “It Takes Two,” “I Swear,” and “This Is How We Do It.” Since the tour’s inception, the ongoing, revolving lineup of ’90s icons performing the era’s biggest hits has sold millions of tickets, selling out amphitheaters and arenas nationwide.

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This journey back in time takes you on an unforgettable voyage on the Caribbean as we visit two exotic ports of call – Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico – where you can immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of the region. Then it’s time to hasta la vista , baby, and return to the ship for more nonstop 90s action as we sail the high seas! With more than a dozen bars, restaurants, clubs, lounges, a Vegas-style casino, luxurious spa, and expansive pool deck, the ship is a destination of its own.

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With a lineup featuring some of the most iconic hip-hop, R&B and rap artists of the 1990s, Universal Attraction’s I Love the 90’s Tour is one of the most exciting stage shows on the road this summer. Artists like Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, All-4-One and more make up the revolving lineup for this one-of-a-kind tour, performing their biggest singles in front of sold-out crowds.

On Aug. 31, this star-studded tour will stop at WinStar World Casino & Resort bringing all the nostalgia of the 90’s to the stage at Lucas Oil Live . If you’re a fan of early hip-hop, this is one event that’s essential to your summer entertainment schedule. Don’t miss the excitement as the biggest names in the genre remind us all why the 90’s will forever be music’s most memorable decade.

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The 15 Best Tour Operators in 2022

These are the companies Travel + Leisure readers trust to provide them with travel expertise and memorable experiences.

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2023 list of our favorite tour operators .

When it comes to an itinerary, Travel + Leisure readers want more than a string of photo opportunities — and the right tour operator makes all the difference in creating a trip of a lifetime versus one that simply checks off a list of sights. This year, our readers were especially drawn to companies that utilize local expertise and experience to thoughtfully design trips that will entertain as well as inspire.

Every year for our World's Best Awards survey , T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated tour operators and safari outfitters based on their staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value.

The top picks were noted for their deep knowledge of destinations and guides who "go the extra mile." One reader who has been traveling for more than five decades said a trip with Classic Journeys (No. 2) was the "very best" they had experienced. Others noted attention to pandemic safety details, while one who went to Norway was charmed by a "wonderful surprise dinner in Bergen out on the water that was fantastic."

Tour operators that seamlessly navigated the logistics of a trip also came out on top. Quasar Expeditions (No. 9) was noted "for really planning out every detail" so that "all you have to do is show up and have a great time." Meanwhile, of TCS World Travel (No. 10), a guest said: "You never lift a finger and just spend your time actually exploring the destination." They even added that they "learned so much" along the way.

Among the five companies on this year's list that weren't on last year's were two women-only tour operators that cater to travelers of all ages. AdventureWomen (No. 14) has multiday tours designed by women from Bhutan to Yellowstone National Park, while Explorer Chick (No. 15) has everything from day trips — like glassblowing in Baltimore and cave rappelling in St. Louis — to full itineraries in Machu Picchu and the Galápagos. One reader said her Everest Base Camp trip with AdventureWomen was filled with "like-minded women" who "bonded so well," while another said she felt it was a "safe tour group for women."

No matter which tour they chose, readers were most taken by the people they met along the way, as one said of Trek Travel (No. 13): "By the end of the trip, a group of strangers felt like longtime friends." Find out which other companies round out the list of the best tour operators below.

1. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

A tour with DuVine goes far beyond just riding a bike — it's a way to really see the character of a destination. Case in point: even those who say they're not necessarily cycling fans have been converted. That's part of what helped the tour operator — which runs trips in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, and Africa — skyrocket from No. 14 last year to this year's top spot. Its "top-notch biking equipment" and "challenging but doable itineraries" didn't hurt either. One reader was especially taken by a guide picking figs off of a local tree in Puglia for an extra energy boost during a tough climb, as well as another guide singing to the group after dinner. As another reader put it simply: "They exceed your expectations."

Score: 99.12

More information: duvine.com

2. Classic Journeys

Score: 99.04

More information: classicjourneys.com

3. Artisans of Leisure

Score: 98.38

More information: artisansofleisure.com

4. (tie) Black Tomato

Score: 98.33

More information: blacktomato.com

4. (tie) GeoEx

More information: geoex.com

4. (tie) Wilderness Travel

More information: wildernesstravel.com

7. Inside Japan Tours

Score: 98.14

More information: insidejapantours.com

8. Kensington Tours

Score: 98.03

More information: kensingtontours.com

9. Quasar Expeditions

Score: 97.84

More information: quasarex.com

10. TCS World Travel

Score: 97.78

More information: tcsworldtravel.com

11. Butterfield & Robinson

Score: 97.33

More information: butterfield.com

Score: 96.95

More information: tauck.com

13. Trek Travel

Score: 96.90

More information: trektravel.com

14. AdventureWomen

Score: 96.11

More information: adventurewomen.com

15. Explorer Chick

Score: 95.87

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Date: August 22, 2023

Evolution of Travel and Tourism Industry

Travel is one of the most important leisure activities in the world. Over the years, the travel industry has changed considerably. It is quite fascinating to see how travel agencies have evolved.

How far have we come? Where did it all start? Take a look at our ultimate travel evolution infographic to learn how the industry keeps moving forward, while evolving, expanding and showcasing more than any other industry.

England and France passed a legislation that required hotels and inns to keep guest registries

Cox & Kings, a travel company was founded

Industrial revolution resulted in expansion of rail infrastructure across Europe and North America

Thomas Cook, an international travel company was founded

The first German travel agency, Reiseburo Rominger was started in Stuttgart

Walter A. Brownell founded Brownell Tours and takes first 10 guests on an archeological tour of Switzerland

American Express Company introduced the world’s first Traveller’s Cheque

The first Indian travel company, Jeena Tours and Travels was established

Travel agencies became a commonplace with the development of commercial aviation

Avis Rent a Car, a car rental company was founded

It took 90 minutes/customer to complete a booking process. So, many airlines began to seriously look for automation tools

American Airlines installed the first automated booking system – the Reservisor

TCA became the first airline in the world to use a CRS with remote terminals

American Airlines switches to an automated airline reservation system known as SABRE

United Airlines introduced the computerized system Apollo based on IBM’s PARS

United Airlines began offering its Apollo system to travel agents

UK based companies launch the world’s first reservation system Travicom

Travicom handled 97% of UK airline business trade bookings

European airlines developed their own GDS system Amadeus

Galileo merged with Apollo system to book airline, hotel, train, cruise and car rental reservation

Navitaire, a technology service provider of the airline and rail industries was founded

Lonely Planet’s website is launched

Microsoft found its own travel booking website Expedia

Travelocity launched as a joint venture of Sabre Interactive and Worldview Systems Corp

HotBot metasearch engine was created

Jay S. Walker founded Priceline.com

Travelzoo, an internet company that publishes travel and leisure deals was founded

OpenTravel Alliance was founded to talk about the disparate systems in the global travel industry

Hotwire, a website that offers airline tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages etc was established

Skyscanner, a travel fare aggregator website and travel metasearch engine was founded

Orbitz.com a travel fare aggregator website was founded

Couchsurfing international was formed as a New Hampshire nonprofit organization

TripAdvisor was acquired by InterActiveCorp (IAC)

Facebook was launched which inspired many to share their travel experience

IAC spun off its travel group of businesses under the Expedia, Inc. brand

Google Maps, a web mapping service developed by Google was founded

AirBedAndBreakfast (later renamed to Airbnb) was founded

Twitter inspires real-time messaging between travellers and travel brands

Some of the major GDSs are Amadeus, Travelport, Sabre, Shares, Abacus, Travelsky, Infini, Axess and Topas

Google buys IAT, a travel industry software

HotelTonight app was founded. It allowed users to find accommodations in America, Europe and Australia

Google Flights, an online flight booking search service was launched

Kayak Software Corporation was acquired by the Priceline Group

Sabre’s travel itinerary management app is the first travel app to integrate with a smartwatch

Travelocity was acquired by Expedia

WearGeared developed a Museum Glasses prototype application

Amadeus introduces the world’s first Virtual Reality travel search and booking experience

Amadeus launched their new portal Amadeus for developers

Heathrow Airport’s biometrics project is aiming to fully deploy facial recognition for departures

Evolution of travel industry infographics

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The travel industry has become a combination of DIY internet tools and travel management companies. Transportation innovations such as trains and airplanes have eliminated the problems and lowered travel costs. In short, it has become possible for travelers to go anywhere on the globe in less than 48 hours.

The market has split into a vast number of nice markets such as ecotourism, backpacking and historical tourism. There has been a handful of trips into orbit around Earth which is branded as ‘space tourism’ which is going to be an exciting chapter in the industry.

We  ColorWhistle will keep updating this infographic as and when interesting things happen in the travel industry. Stay tuned!

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History of Flight Booking: CRSs, GDS Distribution, Travel Agencies, and Online Reservations

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A quick run through the whole history of booking technologies

• Airlines are stuck with a limited number of distribution capabilities as three major players on the market (Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport) dominate the distribution landscape.
• It’s still hard for small online travel agencies and other travel distribution businesses to enter the market because such giants as Expedia and Booking Holdings own most of the market.
• While customer-facing technologies are advanced, some systems and processes under the distribution umbrella are legacy monsters that date their inception to the 70s.

1957-1976: The era of Computer Reservation Systems

1957-1964: sabre is the first booking automation system.

SABRE ticket agent and her terminal

Source: IBM’s Twitter

A quick explanation of how airline distribution works today

1964-1971: Emergence of PARS-based reservation systems

1974: airline tariff publishing company starts providing flight information, 1976: travel agencies got access to crss.

SABRE terminals at travel agents’ offices

Source: Sabre History

1978-1992: Airline deregulation and GDS emergence

1978: beginning of the modern gds-centric ecosystem, 1987: major european gdss, galileo and amadeus, are created by airlines, 1990: worldspan forms from earlier american crss, 1992-2000: distribution regulations and growth of gds monopolization, 1993-1997: amadeus absorbs smaller gdss, 1997-2000: gdss become independent, 1994-2006: emergence of the internet and formation of travelport gds, 1994: electronic tickets and the first online booking system, 1996: creation of the first online travel agency - travelocity.

Travelocity web interface in 1996

1996: Microsoft launches Expedia

In 1996, Microsoft launched Expedia as its travel division. Three years later, Expedia went public. Worldspan GDS shared its flight content with Microsoft to boost Expedia, as it offered meta-search and booking capabilities. During the second half of the 2010s, Expedia is becoming the second biggest OTA, along with Priceline that also owned Booking.com. In 2018, Priceline Group became Booking Holdings.

Expedia in 1997

1998: Innovata becomes a powerful rival to OAG

2000: priceline is founded offering discount flights.

The business model of Priceline was based on finding the “expiring” tickets through Worldspan GDS. Airlines struggled to fill the plane to capacity. That’s why carriers were interested in selling the remaining seats almost for nothing. So, customers were able to search for a flight, set their maximum budget, and the system would find the seat that matched this bid. Interestingly, the name of the service, Priceline, probably originated from the line that was covering the “price” section of the flight. It was called a “bid priceline,” and the customer was unable to see the real price of the ticket.

Priceline from 2001

2000: Major American carriers launch Hotwire

2001-2004: orbitz and kayak foundation.

2004: Emergence of Skyscanner, one of the biggest travel meta-search engines

Skyscanner looked minimalistic in 2004

2006: Travelport, a third giant GDS, appears and soon buys Worldspan

2009-2019: mobile booking, expedia, inc. acquisitions, and social networks.

KAYAK mobile app interface for Blackberry mobile phones in 2009

Source: CrackBerry.com

2011: Google launches its own flight booking platform - Google Flights

Google Flights platform search interface bound with Google Maps

Source: traveltechnology.com

2012-2019: Airlines start utilizing social networks

Meet & Seat interface

Source: travel.cnn.com

2015: Expedia Inc. acquires Travelocity and Orbitz; Priceline, a travel website with the highest revenue, becomes a part of Priceline Group (Booking Holdings today)

2019: the recent state of online booking.

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The Best Tour Groups for Seniors

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Group tours can be a great way to explore the world and meet new people, and if you’re looking to make friends who are your own age, finding an operator that caters to your peers can be helpful. These are the five best group tour companies for seniors. 

Trafalgar caters to the over 55-70 crowd and does it well, with over 50,000 5-star reviews to vouch for customer happiness. 

In 2021, Trafalgar implemented a three-step COVID-19 travel protocol. These new measures add a dedicated Wellbeing Director to trips of 21 or more, increase distancing and hygiene protocols, and feature well-thought out incident response plans.

All of Trafalgar’s tours can be booked with just a $200 deposit, and can be cancelled within 30 days of booking for a full refund. Trips can also be changed up to 30 days before your trip without penalty. 

Tours are offered across all seven continents, and there are themed tours to suit almost any interest—including national park tours, religious tours, and battlefield tours.

The 11 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2021

Road Scholar

Formerly known as Elderhostel, Road Scholar offers over 5,500 “learning adventures” across 150 countries that are targeted for travelers aged 50 and up. Tours are grouped by interest (like birding, art history, or opera), destination, and activity level.

Activity levels range from “easy going” to “let’s go” to help you pick the tour that will best suit your needs.

All of Road Scholar’s trips focus on learning and value. As a not-for-profit organization, Road Scholar promises that their tours save an average of 20 percent per night to comparable commercial trips. 

Senior Cycling

Looking to explore by bike with your fellow seniors? Senior Cycling , whose motto is “fun folks on spokes” specializes in bicycle tours for seniors and active adults, defined by the company as “50 years of age or better.”

These small group tours around the United States and Canada are limited to just 13 participants, and include options for easy, intermediate, and advanced rides. Regular bikes or class one “pedal assist only” eBikes are permitted on the trips.

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Insight Vacations

Prefer to travel at your own pace? Insight Vacations offers “Easy Pace” group tours that feature 3-night minimum stays at each hotel, plenty of free time, and “relaxed starts” in the morning. 

Or, go the opposite direction with one of Insight Vacations’ Discovery Journeys , which showcase multiple countries in one itinerary—think: Italy, Paris, and Switzerland in nine days. 

Trips are easily sorted by activity levels (which range from “leisurely” to “dynamic”) to help you find the one that’s best for you.

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Luxury Gold

Luxury Gold’s tours live up to the company’s name, offering five-star accommodations, unique VIP Experiences (like an after-hours visit to the Temple of Luxor), and fine dining experiences at a Michelin star restaurant or equivalent. The average travelers on their tours are aged between 45-80.

Group sizes are limited to 28 guests on most trips, but small group departures of just 15 guests are also available. Or, if you already have your own group, Luxury Gold can make your own private group tour tailored to your interests. 

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What Are the Best Senior Tours? You May Be Surprised

Once you have decided to go on a group tour, you will need to select a specific destination and itinerary. With so many tour operators to choose from, how do you find the best senior tours?

Get Started with Your “Must Have” List

Begin your senior tour selection process by writing down your own “must have” list.  We all have personal travel preferences, and you should look for a tour that includes all or nearly all of the items on your list.

I have found that most mature travelers’ “must have” lists include the following factors:

Senior Tours Offer Value for Money

Even millionaires want to spend their money wisely. We love tours that give good value. That doesn’t mean we want to sleep in tiny, unairconditioned rooms or eat tasteless food.

We want our tour experience to be worth the money we’ve paid, and the best senior tour operators know that means they must live up to their promises and fix things when problems arise.

No Single Supplement

Tour operators who understand that some travelers want or need to have a room of their own truly understand the senior and Baby Boomer market.

To many of us, sharing a room with a stranger is not only unappealing, it’s a bit frightening. We love having the option to keep our snores to ourselves without having to pay a hefty single supplement.

Leisurely Pace

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. Tours that have us on the go from early morning until late at night are exhausting. Of course, there are times when early wake-up calls are necessary, perhaps to catch a flight or tour a bustling fish market, and that’s fine, but we don’t want to be on our feet all day, every day, without rest breaks.

Smaller Groups

Seriously, who wants to travel with a herd? We want to be part of the local scene, not standing in an enormous group looking in from the outside. Small group travel gives us the chance to involve ourselves in each day’s experiences and to make new friends along the way.

Immersion Experiences

The best tours offer ways to connect with local people and their cultures. We want to see the famous sights, of course – who goes to Florence and skips Michelangelo’s David?

But we also want to learn how pasta is made, go backstage at a famous theatre and try our hand at bocce. We want to return home knowing that travel has changed how we see the world.

Flexibility

We love having the option to choose whether to participate in a particular activity or relax in our room on days when we’re not moving from one hotel to another.  Everyone needs a break once in a while, even when on vacation.

Narrow Down Your Options

Once you know what you want your senior tour experience to include, you can review tour descriptions by destination and make a list of trips that fit your requirements. Look for key phrases such as “level of difficulty” and “what’s included” so you will know how much walking is required and which meals and side trips are included in the tour price.

You’ll want to research departure cities, airfare and ground transportation costs, baggage allowances and the typical weather at your destination.

Keep in mind that the best senior tour for you is the one you want to go on and can afford.

A Sampling of Senior Tours

To help you start planning your trip, here are some examples of senior tours that are supplement-free on specific departure dates, offer immersion opportunities with the group or on your own and take you to culturally rich destinations.

SWT Tours’ Puglia Power tour takes you to one of southern Italy’s most fascinating regions. You’ll have a room to yourself in a luxurious agriturismo (working farm hotel).

Explore the mysterious Castel del Monte, Frederick II Hohenstaufen’s unique octagonal castle, learn to make Italian-style pizza, taste wine with a local sommelier and visit Matera, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the backdrop for The Passion of the Christ , Garibaldi and The Nativity Story .

Voyages Jules Verne’s Sikhs & Exiles tour explores India’s complex religious heritage. You’ll visit the Golden Temple, the holiest place on Earth to Sikhs, and learn about the Sikh tradition of langar, or sacred food service. You’ll also tour Mcleod Ganj, home of Tibet’s government-in-exile and the Dalai Lama, and spend time in Shimla, Amritsar and Delhi.

Hotels on this tour are heritage properties, which means they may not have elevators. This tour departs from London; airfare is included.

Overseas Adventure Travel’s tours can be a great choice for energetic travelers, particularly those who enjoy being outdoors. OAT’s Back Roads of Iberia: Spanish Paradores & Portuguese Pousadas tour takes you to Lisbon, Évora, Carmona, Ronda, Úbeda, Granada and Madrid.

All along the way, you’ll stay in paradores and pousadas , the historic inns of Spain and Portugal.

You’ll see Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tour a winery and a working windmill and visit Roman ruins. Hands-on experiences include a Portuguese cooking class and an olive oil tasting.

One Traveller, a family-run tour operator based in the UK, specializes in singles vacations for travelers age 50 and older. All of their trips are supplement-free.

One Traveller’s Kraków tour takes you to Poland’s second-largest city for five nights. You’ll take a city tour, explore the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine and have time on your own to explore.

If you’d like to visit Auschwitz, the Zakopane resort or Kraków’s Jewish quarter, you can sign up for one or more optional excursions, which cost from $50 to $65. Airfare from London is included in your tour price.

For a more do-it-yourself option, consider Solitair, a UK-based tour operator that caters exclusively to solo travelers. This tour company offers trips to resorts around the world. Solitair’s Charming Sardinia tour includes a week’s stay at an Alghero beachside resort, airfare from London’s Stansted Airport, breakfast and dinner daily and airport transfers.

You can spend your days as you like; join an optional tour to the walled city of Sassari or to Neptune’s Cave, rent a bicycle and explore Alghero’s Catalan heritage or relax by the pool.

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