Destinations
How to spend a weekend in Gothenburg
Sweden’s second city, a civilised, stylish port on the south-west coast, is worth visiting at any time of year but comes alive in autumn with festivals and Halloween excess…
— The Independent
9 Reasons To Leave New York For Toronto
People around the world dream of living in New York. Here’s why I left. I had a great apartment in an up-and-coming Brooklyn neighborhood, a job doing work I loved, and an amazing bunch of friends.…
— The Huffington Post
Things to do in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles: A three-minute guide
Bathed in the flashlight of sidewalk-dwelling paparazzi, the celebrity stamping ground of Beverly Hills is itself a star in fame-obsessed LA…
— Traveller
Tours and Activities
The world's greatest ski resorts - according to you
Here at Telegraph Ski and Snowboard, we’re always telling you which ski resorts are best for this or that, from the most convenient ski-in/ski-out places to the snowiest spots for early or late season…
— Telegraph (London)
Is this London's rudest museum?
The biggest collection of underwear ever to go on display is at London’s…
— Escape
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Introduces Marvel Day at Sea
Disney cruisers departing from New York City on select sailings next fall should keep an eye open for their favorite Marvel universe super heroes and super villains…
— CruiseCritic.com
Cunard is Planning a Special Space-Themed Cruise Next Year
Cunard Line has announced a special cruise to celebrate next year's World Space Week. On the week-long sail to Southampton, England, passengers can attend talks from a NASA historian, a former astronaut, and the Commercial Director of Virgin Galactic, Stephen Attenborough…
— Travel Leisure
Transportation
Recent Incidents Put a New Focus on Sexual Assault on Airplanes
Even before Jessica Leeds alleged last week that Donald Trump touched her inappropriately during a flight in 1979, many frequent fliers had concluded that increasingly cramped planes with fewer flight attendants walking the aisle seem to embolden gropers…
— New York Times
American: 'Basic Economy' fares coming in 2017
American Airlines said it plans to remain on the offensive against "ultra low-cost" rivals that have expanded at its hub airports in recent years…
— USA Today
Surf Air Expands All-You-Can-Fly Private Jet Service to Europe
When Surf Air launched in California three years back, it billed itself as something like the Netflix of private jet services. Members would pay a flat monthly fee, starting at $1950, and in return could fly as much as they wanted on the company’s set-departure, set-destination itineraries…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
North America's first over-ocean bungalows open in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Thatched huts on the Riviera Maya are a draw for honeymooning couples and feature private swimming platforms…
— Globe and Mail
A stay at Chip and Joanna Gaines' perfectly fixed-up Magnolia House
Two green blocks stared back from the screen like a traffic light signaling, "Go. Go." Could they be? Vacancies?…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
Egypt's tourism industry is still reeling but hope is on the horizon
Political upheaval, air crashes and fears over security at ancient sites have devastated the country's tourism industry - but the return of flights from the UK to Luxor is a welcome step towards recovery…
— The Guardian
The ancient guardians of a sacred trail
Living along the trail leading to Colombia's Ciudad Perdida, the proudly traditional Kogi people believe it's their duty to protect the natural world from ongoing threats…
— BBC
Today in History
The Straits of Magellan
On October 21, 1519, a small fleet of Spanish ships led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived at 52 degrees south seeking to round South America in its quest for a western passage to the Spice Islands of Indonesia…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Hosts 8th Annual Africa Showcase In North America
South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, hosted its 8th annual Africa Showcase in North America, September 26-30 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Denver, Colorado. Top travel specialists selling Africa from the U.S. and Canada were extended a special invitation to participate in either location for an opportunity to network with an extensive portfolio of African suppliers over the course of the 2-day event in each city. The Africa Showcase in North America is hosted by SAA and On Show Solutions, a South African-based event organizer…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
What does your website say about you?
by Judith White
Friday October 21, 2016
Do you ever jus t want to just bang your head? Like how do you get your ideal client (not the looker, but the booker) to hire you to design that trip? Sure, you get all kinds of inquiries but they are shoppers – they don’t want to pay a deposit, let alone a fee.
Then your email is flooded with hundreds of people telling you how to make more money, how to amplify your message, and you’re like “I just want to design travel”… you’re a travel expert, not a marketer, a Social Media guru, (fill in the blank here with other titles.), etc…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Full Steam Ahead!: Work Your Dream Today, Not Tomorrow
 "Learn from the past, plan for the future, and live in the present. In other words: Live your vision now.”
Full Steam Ahead! by Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner, page 101
Let’s break this quote down into separate parts. I would like to start with the concept of having a “vision.” In order to live your vision, you must first have a vision. To simplify this message, let’s think of a “vision” as nothing more than a…
— 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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