The Minibar – Special Guest: Dondra Ritzenthaler
October 2nd, 2020 | Duration 00:23:13 | Posted in The TIN Lounge by Korrine Johnson, Theresa Chu-Bermudez
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There is a quote about Darwin’s theory of evolution that says “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change”. In this week’s episode, we talk to Dondra Ritzenthaler (Senior VP of Sales, Trade Support & Service for Celebrity Cruise Line) about how the industry has adapted to the challenge of the pandemic.
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As heard on Excess Baggage:
For U.S. Travelers, a Trip to Bermuda May Require as Many as 5 COVID-19 Tests
Will Hawaii Actually Accept Airline COVID-19 Tests?
As American, United, other airlines roll out passenger testing for COVID-19, here’s what you need to know
CDC extends No Sail Order for cruises by one month‘
No relief, no recess’: Coalition demands that Congress pass a stimulus bill
South Africa restricts leisure travel
TSA PreClearance Will Be Expanded to Foreign Airports
ASTA Survey: Pent-Up Travel Demand At An All-Time High
Cleared for take-off: gearing the industry for revenge travel

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Korrine Johnson
Korrine is the creator of Travel Biz Boss and co-owner of Journeys Travel Company. She always wanted to be in the travel industry and finally made the jump in 2007. When she had the idea to create a travel industry news podcast, she knew there was only one person who…
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Theresa Chu-Bermudez
Theresa is the owner of Get Out! Custom Travels and was inspired to go into the travel industry after her solo trip to New Zealand in 2013 (although it would be another three years before she would actually launch her own agency). An avid Lord of the Rings fan, she…
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