Destinations
11 Things You Should Never Do in Australia
In a country where almost anything goes, there are still some things you shouldn't do. Take it from me—I made each of these mistakes at least once when I moved to Sydney. Here's what not to do if you'd like to avoid overspending, missing out on the best activities, and getting severely sunburned…
— The Huffington Post
The city of 187 different countries
Home to more international organisations than any other place in the world, Geneva has a decidedly global feel, with more than 40% of residents coming from outside Switzerland…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
Finding a bracing dose of authentic culture at a Moroccan bath house
‘Men from 6:00 to 11:00, 21:00 to 24:00; women only 11:00 to 17:00, no men allowed.” The hours were hand-painted above the nondescript door in a narrow alleyway in the heart of the Fez medina. Could this plain building really be the hammam that Rana had insisted we visit?…
— Globe and Mail
From craft beer to wild boar, New Zealand is a Land of Plenty
Zingy "sauv blanc", rich flat-white coffee - even New Zealand's citrusy hops now flavour British craft beers. Kiwis have been making much more impact on our tastes than simply supplying lamb and butter. It's a country that has quietly developed a vibrant gourmet culture based on celebration of an enviable array of produce…
— The Independent
10 best garden holidays
There’s no better time to visit gardens than in spring when new carpets of bluebells are unfurling and daffodils and magnolias are breaking out in celebration of the budding year ahead. Below, I’ve selected the best holidays that visit destinations which are home to some of the world’s most wonderful gardens…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Thomson Cruises Links Up with Celebrity Chef on New Ship, Announces More Features
Thomson Cruises has revealed details of its new ship Thomson Discovery including new dining and entertainment options, a celebrity chef link-up and a whole raft of family-friendly facilities. Former executive head chef at Harrods and TV personality Ian Pengelley will oversee the menu at Kora La, Discovery's Pan-Asian restaurant and sushi bar…
— CruiseCritic.com
TCM Classic Cruise upgrades to Disney Fantasy
Turner Classic Movies is sticking with Disney, but getting a bigger ship for its sixth annual cruise. The 2016 TCM Classic Cruise will sail from Port Canaveral aboard Disney Fantasy for seven nights Nov. 12-19, which is longer than any of its previous cruises…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
The Challenge of Taming Air Turbulence
He had taken a few hard hits as a quarterback for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League. But when his American Airlines flight on Jan. 25 from Miami to Milan, a Boeing 767 carrying 192 passengers, blew sideways, Jordan Case thought that was it…
— New York Times
Emirates plane completes world's longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight
An Emirates Airbus A380 touched down in New Zealand on Wednesday, completing what is believed to be the world’s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight…
— The Guardian
NASA says it will build quiet supersonic passenger jet
The age of supersonic jet travel may be a tiny bit closer to making a comeback. NASA announced Monday it has awarded a $20 million contract to Lockheed Martin to develop a preliminary design for a quiet demonstration passenger aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound…
— CNN
Lodging
10 stylish hotel rooms for under $100 a night
Traveling is not cheap. But if you schedule your vacation just right, and research plenty of hotels in your determined destination, you can find a stylish stay stateside for just around $100 per night…
— USA Today
Five Las Vegas hotels are raising resort fees, starting now
Las Vegas visitors may have to cough up a few bucks for their hotel rooms with word that resort fees are rising at five Caesars Entertainment properties on the Strip…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Destinations Where Your Dollar Will Go Really, Really Far in 2016
It’s no secret that a strong dollar translates to excellent value abroad. But there’s an art to knowing where to go to get the most bang for your buck (literally). With that in mind, we’ve ranked the world’s most affordable destinations for 2016 based off year-over-year exchange rates. The great news: this is a banner year for American travelers, with banks reporting that the dollar is the strongest it’s been since 2003…
— Travel Leisure
What You Don’t Know About TripAdvisor
It’s no secret that most travelers will eventually end up on TripAdvisor when planning their vacation. It has become the Google of the travel world, where people go for honest, unbiased reviews of hotels, restaurants, sights and activities by fellow travelers. Except the information on TripAdvisor is anything but honest and unbiased, and it’s only getting worse…
— Medium
Today in History
The Birth of Dr. Seuss
On this day in 1904, Theodor Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. By the time of his death 87 years later in 1997, he had written 40 books selling more than 200 million copies. His pen name "Dr. Seuss" was derived from his mother's maiden name. His first best seller The Cat in the Hat, was published in 1957 as an exercise in teaching children 250 new vocabulary words…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Lessons in selling with sole
by Nolan Burris
Wednesday March 02, 2016
 No, that’s not a typo in the title. It refers to a remarkable, and slightly annoying, conversation I had with the owner of a shoe store. Some of it might make you feel uncomfortable, but I also believe it will make you think. At least I hope it makes you think.
I spend a lot of time on airplanes. As often happens, I struck up a conversation with the person sitting next to me. We eventually asked about each others’ profession. I told him that I am a writer, speaker, and consultant mostly working within the travel industry.
He told me he owned a small shoe store (name withheld by request). While not verbatim, this was the gist of our conversation…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Discover True Luxury and Convenience With South African Airways
 South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most awarded airline, offers flights to more destinations in Southern Africa than any other airline. Together, SAA and our regional partners, South African Express, Mango, and Airlink, offer service to over 65 destinations throughout Africa. SAA’s route network means greater convenience, with thorough check-in and baggage handling, affordable fares, and a wider choice of flights for your clients traveling to, from, and within the African continent…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
The Professional Service Firm: Explore the Possibilities
 “It’s a wild wired, fast-evolving world out there, and what worked yesterday might not today.”
The Professional Service Firm from the Reinventing Work series by Tom Peters, page 160
Become a Research And Development Evangelist
I don’t have to tell you how the travel industry has changed over the past few years. Agent benefits have all but disappeared. Commissions have been cut or abandoned all together. The Internet provides much of the priority information once available to only professional travel agents. Suppliers are directly approaching the consumer and travel continues to be a poor choice if becoming a millionaire is one of your objectives…
— Travel Research Online
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