Destinations
Rugged, remote, otherworldly Utah
Sure, you can go on a week's safari in Africa or spend seven days cycling in New Zealand, but one of the world's most spectacular spots is closer than you think…
— CNN
Alt city guide to Edinburgh
The Edinburgh festival may dominate the headlines every summer, but all year round there's a tight-knit local scene of off-beam music, grassroots art and theatre, and a stupidly good range of affordable grub and booze…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
New Yorkers Crowd the Streets to Get a Shot of the Year's Last Manhattanhenge
Manhattanhenge, when the sun aligns with the Manhattan's urban grid, isn't extremely rare, but it's rare enough to make it feel special — and to make it extremely popular with citydwellers looking for the perfect sunset pic…
— Travel Leisure
A great lake vacation along Michigan's harbor towns
Lots of Chicagoans flock to the shores of Southwest Michigan in the summer. Capt. Rich Greenwood says he's always amazed at how many of them skip the best part of a lake vacation: that is, getting out on the lake, in a boat…
— Chicago Tribune
New Details Of Disney's 'Star Wars' Land Revealed
Disneyland has unveiled new concept art showing off more details about the most anticipated park project in the galaxy: the “Star Wars” themed land currently under construction in Anaheim. The image above was released online on Monday and posted on the fence near the construction zone…
— The Huffington Post
Cruise
Jerry Lewis, Leslie Caron, Mitzi Gaynor headline this year's TCM Classic Cruise
The names on the marquee at sea are in for the annual TCM Classic Cruise. The sixth sailing of the celebration of classic movies always brings out a spate of cinematic heavyweights from Hollywood's golden years and this year is no different. Coming on board for the Nov. 12-19 sailing aboard Disney Fantasy will be Leslie Caron, Mitzi Gaynor, Jerry Lewis and Kim Novak…
— Sun Sentinel
Crystal's First River Ship, Crystal Mozart, Christened in Vienna
Crystal River Cruises christened its first riverboat, Crystal Mozart, with a successful smash of a champagne bottle this afternoon on a hot, sunny day in Vienna. The naming ceremony marks the entry of luxury cruise operator, Crystal Cruises, into the river cruise market…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How (and How Often) Airplane Bathrooms Are Cleaned
Most seasoned travelers know the seats closest to the bathrooms should be avoided if at all possible. And while self-cleaning plane bathrooms may be in our future, for now, the tried and true manual cleaning methods are still necessary…
— Condé Nast Traveler
World’s best airport restaurant awarded to I Love Paris by Guy Martin
Singapore’s Changi Airport may be the world’s best airport, and Dubai International Airport the world’s busiest but leave it to the French to make sure you’re well fed. France’s Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport has taken the title as having the world’s finest airport restaurant…
— Escape
Module plane design concept could end airport gridlock forever
The idea, from Switzerland's Federal Polytechnic Institute, calls for airplanes to have separate, interchangeable elements that can be mixed and matched as needed…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Ronaldo themed hotel opens in Portugal
The timing could not be more perfect for the launch of the Pestana CR7 hotel range. Within days of the brand's first property opening, its figurehead, Cristiano Ronaldo led his country to its historic ultimate victory in Euro 2016…
— Sydney Morning Herald
More hotels offer discounts for booking directly
Hotel companies are aggressively battling for online booking by offering their most loyal customers discounted rates for reserving directly with them. On July 20, Choice Hotels International will introduce a members-only discounted rate of up to 7% on ChoiceHotels.com and the company’s mobile app. All 27 million Choice Privileges members are eligible…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
When (and why) do you need a travel agent?
In this age of DIY travel planning, does it make sense to work with a travel agent? The answer is increasingly yes…
— The Boston Globe
Middle East countries warn citizens on U.S. travel amid protests, CBS says
The United Arab Emirates and the island kingdom of Bahrain cautioned its citizens Saturday (July 9) to avoid areas in the U.S. where protests over police shootings are happening, according to a report from CBS News…
— The Times-Picayune
Today in History
Alexander Hamilton Dies
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. A prolific writer, he penned many of the Federalist Papers, long considered a primary source for interpretation of the US. Constitution. During his career, however, Hamilton made a number of powerful enemies. One of those, Aaron Burr, felt that Hamilton was instrumental in his failed bid for the Presidency against Thomas Jefferson…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Boomerang Escapes - picking up the business and moving across the country
 Well, here we are halfway through 2016 and I only expect the second half of the year to fly by even faster. I made it to Wisconsin, but not before a brief delay to tidy up some loose ends with the business before departing. It has been a learning process for sure and one thing you will discover is that each and every situation in life is unique. While I had researched and found there were several options for moving my business from Tennessee to New Jersey, I discovered during my purchasing process that due to certain circumstances from the divorce and how they operate in New Jersey that I would need to dissolve my business in Tennessee.
Being flexible, I delayed my departure from Tennessee…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Hot Button Marketing: Be the Real Deal
 "In your presentations, insure your clients that you are working for them.”
Hot Button Marketing by Barry Feig, page 70
One of the reasons why sales has earned such a poor reputation over the years is because the salesperson themselves speak and respond in a self-serving…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Take a Deep Breath in Fujigoko, Japan with Super Value Tours
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday July 12, 2016
 On the north side of Fuji-san, the honorific title given to the majestic form of Mount Fuji, are five small lakes that comprise the Fujigoko region in Japan. Also known as "Fuji Five Lakes" in English, this area is popular not just for those looking to conquer the beautiful mountain, but also for the natural beauty that has sprung up along the foot of Fuji-san. From the five lakes themselves reflecting the perfect peak of the stone giant, visitors enjoy taking strolls along the forest trails, eating the region's famous udon noodles, and playing out on the lakes in boats both motorized and man-powered…
— 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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