Destinations
Euro 2016 host cities: guide to Paris
The core of the capital is where the Seine broadens around the two city-centre islands: the Ile de la Cité, home to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and the Ile-St-Louis. Other key monuments and intersections include the Opéra Garnier, the Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower…
— The Independent
The cleanest village in Asia
In a country known for its lack of sanitation – an issue Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has formed a national programme to address – this humble village is a model of cleanliness…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
$20 to $80 three-course dinners during Las Vegas Restaurant Week
From hot dogs and milk shakes to grilled sea bass and Waygu steaks, Las Vegas Restaurant Week is on. Diners will be getting bargains on multi-course meals -- and helping the area’s hungry too. More than 160 eateries are participating in the 10th annual event that started Monday and continues through June 17 (yes, it’s longer than a week)…
— LA Times
The time of your life or your worst nightmare? Here's what goes down at adult summer camp
The adult summer camp is the latest solution for young professionals seeking to escape adult life and feel like a kid again…
— Globe and Mail
10 of the best coastal swimming spots in Ireland
The writer of a new book about great places for a seaside dip in Ireland had the help of a keen community of wild swimmers across the country, who shared secrets, tips and stories…
— The Guardian
Cruise
First look: The innovative new river ship that can get you to Prague
Thinking about a river cruise in Europe this year? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at the Continent's most unusual new river ship, the Elbe Princesse. Unveiled in April, the 80-passenger vessel is specially designed to navigate the shallow waters of the Elbe and Moldau rivers, allowing for year-round cruises between Berlin and Prague -- a temperamental route that has flummoxed river cruise operators in the past…
— USA Today
Cunard Reveals More Details of QM2 Cruise Ship Refit During Dry Dock Tour
Cunard has revealed a host of additional features onboard its flagship Queen Mary 2 half way through its "remastering" in Germany. During a dry dock tour at Blohm Voss shipyard in Hamburg yesterday (June 7), the line showcased the highlights of the refurbished ship which include a complete redesign of the King's Court Buffet, a new wine room, 15 new single state rooms -- and 10 new kennels…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How to Zip Through Airport Security
Airport security lines are so long that hundreds of fliers at several airports have reported missing their flights, and the head of the Transportation Security Administration recently warned passengers to continue to expect delays over the summer. While signing up for T.S.A. Precheck, a program that makes preflight risk assessments, is the most common piece of advice to fliers looking to shorten their waits, there are other ways, according to Michael Holtz, the owner of SmartFlyer, a global travel consultancy specializing in airfare. Below, he shares his tips for speeding through airport…
— New York Times
American Airlines will reward fliers based on dollars, not miles
American Airlines is following other airlines by basing perks like free flights on how much passengers spend on tickets, not how many miles they fly. The change, which matches those at Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, starts with flights on Aug. 1 and rewards American's highest-paying passengers. Elite-status members of American's AAdvantage frequent-flier program will earn bonus miles for every dollar they spend…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
8 U.S. Hotels Where You Can Get a Proper High Tea
If there’s one thing you need to do when you’re in England, it’s sit down for a proper tea. There’s nothing quite like taking a break from the day, sipping on delectable drinks, and munching on some petit fours. Unfortunately, many of us can’t get over to London just like that, but that doesn’t mean you can’t follow tradition and dine like the Queen…
— The Huffington Post
10 historic national park lodges
Waking up near the rim of the Grand Canyon, at the edge of a Yellowstone geyser or within view of a Hawaiian volcano are some of the highlights of these U.S. hotels. Situated in or near National Park Service sites, they are among the most exclusive resorts in the world, despite the fact that some don't offer air conditioning, an Internet connection or in one case, road access to the inn. Several of these historic park lodges predate the existence of the National Park Service, which was created 100 years ago this year…
— CNN
Other and Odd
The perils of holidaying with friends - and how to avoid them
Last summer I enjoyed a short break with good friends, a break devoted mainly to winery visits, bottle opening and what most people call “drinking” but which we termed “tasting”. (As in, “I tasted a bottle-and-a-half last night.”) It was a most jolly time, foul weather putting long walks and other diversionary tactics out of the question. Food, wine and conviviality remained. I mention this so that you might share my happiness, and also to point out that joint holidays, even mini ones, don’t always go so well…
— Telegraph (London)
These Abandoned Airports Have Been Reborn as Massive Parks
While most of these deserted tarmacs have been razed to make way for residential communities and retail spaces, a few have been transformed into incredibly cool public parks. From Brooklyn to Berlin, here are seven of our favorites…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This New Machine Will Pack Your Suitcase For You
Packing your suitcase can be one of the most frustrating things when it comes to travel. It takes a good amount of time and you have to actually try and fold everything perfectly to avoid wrinkles. Luckily, there’s a new machine in the works to take care of all that for you. The Foldimate is an automatic clothes-folding machine that precisely folds all of your items so all you have to do is place them in your suitcase. To make it work, you hang your chosen items on clips and the machine does the rest. Along with folding, the clothes go through a de-wrinkling, perfume, and sanitation treatment, making them smell and look fresh when you arrive at your destination…
— Travel Leisure
Today in History
Porsche No. 1
On June 8, 1948, the first car bearing the name "Porsche" took its very first test drive. The company had been restructured by a British Major, Ivan Hirst, after its founder was imprisoned for war crimes following Porsche's involvement in building tanks and designing Volkswagens for Germany during World War II…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
10 tips + 10 weeks = 100 New Methods to Grow Groups--Week 2, Go corporate
by Stuart Cohen
Wednesday June 08, 2016
 Corporate groups represent a huge growth opportunity with thousands of companies booking incentives and meetings annually. Not many travel agents are in this highly lucrative marketplace because they are afraid to jump in. I firmly believe there is room for more!
Here are 10 tips I plucked from boot camp to get you stoked about building a bigger, better corporate group business. Want all of my expert tips, tools and templates? Check out my group boot camp and own them all…
— Travel Research Online
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— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Integrity Selling: When to Talk About Price
 “When is the right time to talk about price?”
Integrity Selling: How to Succeed in Selling in the Competitive Years Ahead — Ron Willingham, page 53
The textbook answer to this is “After your full value has been established.”
I’m afraid the correct answer to this question is: “When the buyer asks: ‘How much?’”…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
TRO believes ongoing training is important to the health of the travel professional. Therefore, we have partnered with The Travel Institute to assist travel agents to earn their Certified Travel Associate designation. TRO will be awarding a $100 scholarship to at least one attendee of TRO webinars each webinar. If you want to be considered for the scholarship you need only to register here:
http://www.thetravelinstitute.com/troscholarship/
…and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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