Destinations
In Far-Flung Myanmar, a Land of Contradictions
In the lush, primal jungles of the northern part of the country, where thoughts turn to orchids, not…
— New York Times
A weekend break in... Pilsen
A guide to short breaks in Pilsen in the Czech Republic, including the best bars, restaurants, hotels and things to…
— Telegraph (London)
Living in: 2015's hottest cities
These five destinations will be in travellers' sights this year, but what is it like to live there? We asked locals for the inside…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
On the trail of Winston Churchill at Blenheim and beyond
Fifty years ago on Saturday, Winston Churchill died. Sophie Campbell visits Blenheim Palace ahead of the exhibition that marks the milestones of his…
— Telegraph (London)
Adam's Peak: Trekking Sri Lanka's most sacred mountain
'Every second, new colours," said my guide, Dharme, as the sky turned from crimson to gold. As the sun rose, the landscape below took shape – distant peaks soared above valleys which dipped beneath a canopy of mist. Waterfalls plunged, white stupas peeked out from the jungle, and coloured flags were illuminated in the early…
— The Independent
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Brings 'Frozen' Onboard
Disney Cruise Line is bringing its beloved "Frozen" characters to the high seas via deck parties, production shows, and meet and…
— CruiseCritic.com
Another Cruise Line Launches Cruise Ship App
MSC Cruises has rolled out its mobile app to the United States and…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Ryanair fined €550k for poor customer service
Ryanair has been fined nearly…
— Telegraph (London)
American takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
American Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the aircraft is expected to fly to American's Dallas/Fort Worth base Friday…
— USA Today
Why cheaper jet fuel won't mean lower airfares anytime soon
Airlines will save billions this year thanks to cheaper jet fuel, but they aren't likely to share the bounty with passengers — not while so many flights are already…
— USA Today
Lodging
Stay in a Scottish castle: Turrets, bed steps, and Mary Queen of Scots
Set in the heart of Scotland, on the banks of Loch Faskally, this turreted castle dates back to 1892, but only opened as a hotel in 2013. Each of the rooms is decorated with an individual feature…
— The Independent
World's top 25 hotels
It doesn't get much better than an overwater bungalow in the…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Surprising Strategies for Packing Food and Drink
When it comes to food and drinks, a little planning can save you a fistful of…
— Smarter Travel
Airline catalog SkyMall files for bankruptcy
SkyMall, the in-flight shopping catalog that's long been a staple of airline travel, appears to have become a victim of changing times. The company that produces SkyMall filed for Chapter 11…
— USA Today
Today in History
North Korea captures the USS Pueblo
On this day in 1968, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea captured the USS Pueblo, a US Navy research vessel with 83 crew members, off the coast of North…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Interview with Adam Hodge, Digital Content Editor for Goway Travel
by Samuel Bartz Wednesday December 10, 2014
Adam Hodge is a digital content editor at Goway Travel, a travel provider that has been in operation since 1970. Adam earned a degree in Business Commerce from Ryerson University in 2008 and has been with Goway since 2010, both as an agent and as a member of marketing personnel. We spoke to Adam about what it takes to create social media content of the highest caliber in the travel industry.
TRO Smith (TRO): Tell us a bit about yourself and your role as a digital content editor. What are a few of your daily…
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Agent Perspectives
Crunching the numbers--Travel agency math
by Karen Dawson, CTC Friday January 23, 2015
I love this time of year. A chance to get caught up doing things I seemingly never have the time to do. The most important action of evaluating how I did last year, and what revenue I want to earn this year!
I admit; I’ve never been a “numbers” person, so taking the time to do the math to figure out what revenue I need to earn next year, on a weekly basis is scary. But now that I have, it does bring great clarity.
I could never remember the formula until I wrote it down and I will share it with you! Example: If your expenses are $ 25,000 per year, and you want to earn $ 50,000, your annual revenue needs to be $ 75,000--pretty simple. If your split with your Host Agency is…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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