Destinations
48 Hours in La Rochelle
This south-western French port city is buzzing with summer holidaymakers enjoying its old port, cafés, markets and easy access to beaches and islands…
— The Independent
24 hours in Oslo
With summer days that stretch to midnight and a relaxed harbour-front lifestyle, there's plenty to like about a visit to Oslo. As Arctic cloudberries come into season, local buskers emerge to fiddle along the waterfront and the pale northern sun lingers in the sky until far into the night, Oslo blooms…
— Sydney Morning Herald
Tours and Activities
St. Martins Lane offers London glam, with a theatre district to boot
The environment here is modern day British glam, minus the hubbub of London's West End theatre district just outside its front door…
— Globe and Mail
This Grand Theater-Turned-Bookstore Will Take Your Breath Away
Book lovers, consider your next vacation planned. Buenos Aires’ El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Built in 1919, the space ― originally a theater and later a movie theater ― was turned into a bookstore in 2000 when it was, according to Atlas Obscura, at risk for demolition…
— The Huffington Post
Cruise
What is a Riverlorian?
What, you may well wonder, is a riverlorian? The word is derived from three others: river, lore and historian. Jerry Hay, one of the best known, often fills this role on the Mississippi’s paddlewheel ship, American Queen…
— Telegraph (London)
One Crew Member Dies After Cruise Ship Lifeboat Accident - Norwegian Cruise Line
A Norwegian Breakaway crew member, aged 41, has died following a lifeboat accident that took place today while the ship was in Bermuda. During a routine drill, a lifeboat fell and injured four crew members. The crew members were immediately treated at the ship's medical center before being transferred to a local hospital, where one subsequently died from his injuries…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
South African Airways Completes Flight Using Fuel From Tobacco
It's no secret that commercial aviation is not all that great for the environment. And while some airlines are better than others in reducing their carbon footprint, advances in the industry have taken time. Hoping to do their part, South African Airways recently completed a flight using biofuels from nicotine-free, energy-rich "Solaris" tobacco plants cultivated by farmers in South Africa's Limpopo Province, which borders Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Hopper Will Suggest Flight Deals You Didn't Know You Wanted
There are plenty of flight deals out there—if you're looking in the right places and are quick to act. But most people have these pesky things called jobs and families and responsiblities that make it difficult to spend hours monitoring airfares…
— Travel Leisure
Virgin Australia launches new business class, premium on US route
Virgin Australia has launched its new international business, premium and economy classes on Wednesday at a ceremony at Los Angeles International Airport, along with announcing that the airline would introduce Wi-Fi on both international and domestic flights next year…
— Sydney Morning Herald
Lodging
Hotels vs. Airbnb: Let the Battle Begin
Ever since Airbnb entered the lodging scene in 2008, the hotel industry has cast a wary eye, noting its popularity with young travelers. Despite a strong year for hotels — occupancy and rates broke records in 2015, according to the data firm STR — anxiety may be creeping into those corporate suites…
— New York Times
Tour the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
In July, we explore the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas just off-Strip on Paradise Road. The Hard Rock opened in 1995 and expanded in 2010, offering more than 1,500 rooms and suites in three towers. Between the towers, a 4.5-acre pool area features multiple pools, patio lounging and dining, day parties and palm trees galore…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
The adventure doesn't have to stop: Here's how to travel with baby
When I was pregnant and living on a sailboat in the South Pacific, my friends back home told me to "get my kicks in" before our first baby arrived. It made me nervous. The thought of waiting a decade (or more?) to adventure over high peaks, open ocean and fast rivers made me more nauseated than morning sickness…
— Chicago Tribune
Seven travel hacks for smoother holidays
Need to stop shampoo leaking through your bag? Want free entry to big-ticket attractions? Save time and money with these clever ideas from Escape readers…
— Escape
Families turn to crowdfunding to save holidays after tour operator collapse
Families affected by the collapse of budget tour operator Lowcostholidays are turning to crowdfunding sites to appeal for money from friends and family to help save their holidays. The travel company went into administration on 15 July, affecting around 140,000 customers, 55% of whom are British. Its collapse left 27,000 customers stranded abroad and 110,000 with worthless future bookings…
— The Guardian
Today in History
First Battle of Bull Run
On July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia, Union and Confederate forces met in the Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The soldiers on both sides were inexperienced, from the rank and file to the commanding officers…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Society of Travel Agents Announces
Staff Changes
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is undergoing an internal reorganization focused on membership development and supplier relations while better utilizing the talents of existing staff. ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby announced to staff last week that, effective immediately, two staff members from ASTA’s sister association the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) are taking on new responsibilities at ASTA while two others are being promoted within the Society…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
How Successful People Think: Possibility Thinking Accomplishes the Impossible
 “People who embrace possibility thinking are capable of accomplishing tasks that seem impossible because they believe in solutions.”
How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell, page 60
That’s not possible. That has never been done before. We don’t do it that way. The risk is too big. The return is too small. We are not talented enough. We are not smart enough. We don’t have enough money to pull this…
— 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:
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…and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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