News Roundup

This is a list of news from around the web which I came across in the last few days. I found these articles interesting and somewhat related to the travel and deal content you regularly see here at Danny the Deal Guru. Sometimes just interesting and not related at all, but I hope you enjoy them just the same. If you come across any interesting articles, or if you have your own blog and have something related to this content, please send them my way.

(Video) Las Vegas Opening Night: What It Was Like & Where Are the Masks?

Vegas opening night has come and gone. Guests from across the country are now descending on Sin City for some fun despite the many changes the city has gone through due to the pandemic.

After months at sea, the final cruise ship carrying passengers makes it home

After a six-month odyssey around the world, during which it was hit by coronavirus and saw the oceans dramatically empty of other vessels, the last cruise liner still carrying passengers has made its final port of call, delivering its eight guests to a world vastly changed from the one they set sail in.

Amazon drops $2 coronavirus pay rise for warehouse workers

The coronavirus pandemic is not over, but Amazon this week ended some of the emergency incentives it introduced to encourage its 250,000 warehouse staffers to come into work.

Namibia’s President Calls For Liquidating His Country’s Airline

Southern African airline Air Namibia is facing liquidation, if the nation’s President gets his way. The state-owned airline currently operates four Airbus narrowbodies, two A330s, and four small regional jets that seat 37 passengers each. The Windhoek-based carrier during normal times flies within Africa and to Europe. Currently they’re only operating domestic service.

French Polynesia Opening To Tourists As Of July 15

French Polynesia, which is a French overseas territory, has revealed plans to restart tourism without the need for quarantining as of July 15, 2020. French Polynesia is not only incredibly popular with French tourists (despite the incredibly long flight), but is also popular with Americans, particularly those on the West Coast. Historically both Air Tahiti Nui and Air France have flown from Los Angeles to Papeete, while French Bee and United have flown from San Francisco to Papeete.