Destinations
This Tiny Island Has Got To Be Britain's Best-Kept Secret
We’re always looking for ways to get away from it all, whether it’s for a quick visit, a long stay…
— The Huffington Post
Beyond Kitsch in Skopje
From my hotel room’s balcony, Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, lay before me like a curiosity shop at the crossroads of antiquity and absurdity…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Art Deco Los Angeles
The architectural treasures scattered throughout the city are no skyscrapers, but they still soar…
— New York Times
Michelin-starred food for under £2? The world’s cheapest top restaurants
You don’t have to drop hundreds of pounds for a prestigious meal these days – we find top-rated plates for a couple of quid…
— The Independent
Disney Unveils Details On First 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Ride
Disney may have upset fans when it announced it would be closing the iconic Tower of Terror thrill ride for a splashier reboot, but the theme park is forging ahead with its plans for its first Marvel comics-themed ride in the U.S…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
New Zealand's Summer Cruise Season Starts with 11 First-Time Ships on the Way
The 2016-17 summer cruise season has officially begun in New Zealand with the arrival of the first international ship repositioning from the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice arrived in Auckland on 4 October on its way from Hawaii to Australia, where it will be based in Sydney for a series of voyages back to New Zealand and the South Pacific…
— CruiseCritic.com
Six tips to doing laundry on a cruise
Laundry, it's the only sign of reality to ever rear its ugly head during a cruise holiday. Here are six ways to ease the pain of dirty clothes…
— Traveller
Transportation
Matthew: More airlines waiving fees for U.S. flights
Air travelers were keeping a wary eye on Hurricane Matthew as it churned toward the USA…
— USA Today
Do you agree with airlines introducing child-free zones on flights?
As far as contentious air travel issues go, it’s up there with what constitutes free hand luggage and who the arm rest between two passengers really belongs to…
— Telegraph (London)
EU plan to counter Brexit: give teenagers free InterRail tickets
Brussels will consider the proposal by MEPs which is seen as a way of rekindling enthusiasm for the European project…
— The Guardian
Lodging
Three top hotels to get the best of San Francisco on any budget
If you’re going to San Francisco … you can keep the flowers in your hair but don’t forget your stamina…
— Escape
Ultimate dream job: The Aussie who sleeps in luxury hotels for a living
The ultimate dream job? Meet the Melbourne blogger who travels the world staying in luxury hotels…
— Traveller
Other and Odd
Love the ocean? 7 things travelers can do to care for whales, sea turtles and other sealife
Whether you swim, snorkel, whale-watch or enjoy walking barefoot in the sand, nothing beats an ocean escape…
— LA Times
91-Year-Old Woman Who Skipped Cancer Treatment to Go RVing Across the Country Dies After Year-Long Adventure
When faced with a cancer diagnosis at age 90, Norma Jean Bauerschmidt chose the open road over the hospital…
— Travel Leisure
Today in History
First Televised Presidential Address
On October 5, 1947, President Harry Truman made the first presidential address broadcast by television. In 1947, however, only a few thousand Americans had televisions…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Your Inner Wild Is Calling to Experience Winter in the Heart of the American West: Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole, a year-round destination for world-class outdoor recreation nestled between Wyoming’s Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges, has announced a refreshed line up of events, attractions and pricing specials for the 2016-2017 winter season…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
A recipe for success-- value with bundling
by Cindy Bertram
Wednesday October 05, 2016
Thinking back a few decades ago, one of the main products retail travel agencies sold was airline tickets. And the other products sold from tours, hotel packages, and cruises added to the revenue stream that complemented airline sales. But with commission cuts and changes, the retail travel industry has evolved. And today the travel professional role has evolved into one more of specialization. Yes, we’ve become more than just being an “order taker,” and where we really provide value! Filling in the gaps and needs of our clients by joining those services and products together – in effect, bundling.
What is Bundling?
Over the few past years, the term “bundling” has become a bit more prominent. A more traditional definition is “joining related services together…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Discover the Sky Bird Advantage with Sky Bird Travel & Tours
 Before social media, the Internet, and cell phones, there was Sky Bird Travel & Tours. With over four decades on the front lines of the travel industry, they’ve forged solid relationships with over 90 major airlines from all over the world. These airline partners trust Sky Bird to pass along their best deals to their community of trusted travel agents. Competitive net fares from Sky Bird Travel & Tours provides financial advantages to travel agents,…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
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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