Destinations
36 Hours in Hyderabad, India
As this high-tech capital marches steadily into the future, visitors should not forget the city’s regal past — nor its celebrated culinary offerings…
— New York Times
Ultimate Sicily
Though it’s one of the most ravishing places in the Mediterranean, one which can prove dangerously addictive for anyone with a taste for sweeping olive-strewn landscapes, starkly beautiful Greek temples, Byzantine mosaics and ricotta-filled pastries, Sicily is also an island that suffers from an inferiority complex…
— Telegraph (London)
20 Reasons London Is the Most Exciting City in the World
A wise man once said, ‘Once you are tired of London, you are tired of life,” and I am pretty sure this is the truest thing ever said. If you can’t find something you like to do in London, you are pretty much incapable of finding things to do period. This city has absolutely everything, and there are essentially unlimited treasures to be found…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
From chocolate olive oil to farm-to-table dinners, embracing a sustainable food future in the Phoenix area
I was sitting at a seemingly endless table in the middle of a field, dining with 200 strangers on Marsala-braised lamb, wheat flour cavatelli, minted eggplant and pistachio olive oil cake topped with lemon curd and chamomile honey…
— LA Times
How can visitors best explore Canada's indigenous culture?
Canada-bound holidaymakers often place indigenous experiences high atop their vacation to-do lists. I’ve had friends from Europe and New Zealand, for example, who couldn’t wait to explore unique regional cultures that typically stretch back thousands of years. Happily, there’s a full menu of options…
— Globe and Mail
The best restaurants at Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Planning a trip to Disney World can be stressful. You need time off, a hotel, transportation — and when you finally do get there, it’s swarming with hordes of screaming, unruly children. The nerve! And that’s when you realize, you didn’t even think about food. Sure, there are a lot of options available, so no one will starve (despite their cries to the contrary), but this doesn’t mean you should decide on the fly to grab a burger and fries at the first place you see…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
MSC Cruises Confirms Deal for Another Four New Ships
MSC Cruises has confirmed a deal for the construction of up to four Liquified Natural Gas-powered ships. The four ships -- the first of which will be delivered in 2022 and the final in 2026 -- will be more than 200,000 GRT, carry 5,400 people and will be known as "World Class"…
— CruiseCritic.com
Could Tampa Bay offer cruises to Cuba?
Airline service is not the only way local tourism boosters are vying to get American tourists to Cuba from Tampa Bay. Port Tampa Bay, already home to four seasonal cruise lines, hopes to lure a cruise ship that would take passengers to Cuba…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
Indian Railways brings Delhi to Agra express train into service
India has flagged off its fastest-ever train as part of a big modernisation of the crumbling railway system, though its top speed is still only half of those in China and other countries. The railways minister, Suresh Prabhu, hailed the Gatimaan Express, running from New Delhi to Agra and boasting hostesses and bone china crockery, as “a new era of high-speed rail travel”…
— The Guardian
World's most luxurious train journeys
A new Japan bullet-train service from Tokyo to Hokkaido isn't just offering travelers a quicker way to get to the country's northern-most island. The Hokkaido Railway Company train, which takes just over four hours to reach the famed ski haven, offers an 18-seat luxury "Gran Class" carriage featuring plush reclining seats and high-end dining…
— CNN
Lodging
How a luxury safari lodge is helping protect South Africa's wildlife
My first experience of safari, in the mid-90s, was anything but luxurious. It came about via a last minute booking via Teletext. On the three game drives out of the depressing, ring-fenced compound-with-swim-up-pool-bar in Kenya that I was staying at (perpetually surrounded by prostitutes and individuals aggressively hawking anything and everything), I saw very little apart from an awful lot of gift shops. Our vehicle was a clapped-out, closed-in, airless van that repeatedly broke down…
— The Independent
Ultra-Cool, Ultra-Cheap Stays That Will Change Your Mind About Hostels
A spa-inspired eco-friendly property in the Swiss Alps, and a revived hostel in the heart of London originally frequented by 19th-century sailors. These are the design-forward, luxurious hostels that are completely revising the way travelers think of communal, shared accommodations…
— Travel Leisure
Other and Odd
Travel tipping guide: Who gets what?
From airport skycaps to hotel housekeepers, here's how to reward good service on your next trip…
— USA Today
Call This Number to Chat With Random Swedes
Sweden is now the first country with its own phone number. And you can call it 24/7. Ever wanted to talk to a Swede? Any Swede? Maybe you wondered what they do after their six-hour workday? Or whether IKEA really had the best meatballs? All those questions can be answered by calling 46 771 793 336, Sweden's new national phone number…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Irish Government Bill 1886
The Irish Government Bill of 1886 was the British parliament's first substantial attempt to create home rule for Ireland. The law was far from a declaration of independence: Britain retained control over all matters of policing the territory, waging war, defence, foreign treaties, international trade, and the mint…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Eddie Woodham, NACTA South Florida Chapter Director and Southeast US Regional Director
by Susan Schaefer
Friday April 08, 2016
Recently we cau ght up with Eddie Woodham, NACTA South Florida Chapter Director and Southeast US Regional Director, and spoke to him about his experience in the travel industry.
Travel Research Online (TRO): How did you enter the travel industry?
Eddie Woodham (EW): I was working in healthcare finance prior to joining the travel industry. I was an avid traveler, and in 1995 when certain events happened in the healthcare finance field, I decided to make a move. I entered the industry when airlines first cut commissions and agencies implemented service fees on airfare. For approximately 10 years I worked with a couple of different brick and mortar agencies in New…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Purple Cow : Measure Your Success
 “Direct marketers realize that measurement is the key to success. Figure out what works, and do it more!”
Purple Cow - by Seth Godin, page 59
This directive probably can be filed in the same category as flossing and cleaning behind the refrigerator. Everybody knows that it is in their best interest, but very few people find the time to do…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
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…and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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