Destinations
Oregon's five-million-acre alien landscape
East of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains is an unexpected alien landscape of colourful badlands and rolling hills that extend for hundreds of miles…
— BBC
Falling in Love With Italy’s Blissful, Rustic Aeolian Islands
Where simplicity is luxury, time slows to the roll of the Mediterranean and meals are rivaled only by the crisp white wine…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
How to do autumn in Yellowstone
Bison surrounded our minivan. Big ones and little ones. Some weighing about a ton, strolling 3 feet outside my window. This was so Yellowstone…
— Chicago Tribune
Disney World adds more exclusive wedding options
Almost 25 years after starting its wedding division, Walt Disney World is adding more over-the-top experiences…
— Sun Sentinel
Best places to eat in New York
They say you could eat out in New York every night for 50 years and never visit the same dining establishment twice…
— Escape
Cruise
A journey up Vietnam's Red River
Offering the ultimate northern Vietnam experience, this river cruise takes travelers through several of the country's stunning highlights…
— CNN
South Florida Educator Named Harmony of the Seas Cruise Ship Godmother
Royal Caribbean International has named Brittany Affolter, a manager with Teach for America, as godmother of Harmony of the Seas, its third Oasis-class cruise ship. Harmony of the Seas arrives in its U.S. homeport of Fort Lauderdale on November 8…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The confessions of an airline pilot
From high earnings to emergency landings, airline pilots reveal the secrets of flying…
— Telegraph (London)
The aeroplanes of tomorrow
The future of flight is looking increasingly barmy. Here's what we've got to look forward to…
— The Independent
Lodging
The Loch, Berrima: Rustic charm with boutique touches
This rustic but supremely comfortable guesthouse is part of a renaissance of the wining and dining scene in the Southern Highlands…
— Traveller
Why Trump Is Changing The Name Of New Brand Hotels
The company has announced that new brand hotels will no longer bear the Trump name…
— Fox Travel News
Other and Odd
15 Places Telling Tourists to Stay Home
Tourism can provide an incredible economic boost, sure, but some locales say it can also be harmful to the environment and negatively impact local populations…
— Condé Nast Traveler
7 Reasons To Travel To 7 Continents
Traveling opens up your world in ways you could never imagine. It transforms you - helping you grow personally and professionally as you face people and…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The October Revolution
On October 25, 1917, members of the Bolshevik Red Guards captured the Russian Winter Palace in Petrograd, heralding the October Revolution, sometimes called the Bolshevik Revolution…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Boomerang Escapes -- breathing easier in the final quarter
 Here we are, nearly the end of October. The leaves are falling from the trees, temperatures are descending, and the year is rapidly coming to a close. I have had to turn my heat on as I write this morning. My blood is still thin from my 13 years in Tennessee, but I have to say I am adapting and loving my new location here in New Jersey.
With conference and FAM season slowing itself down, I have been able to begin to settle in to my new digs here. The relocation has been a great transition for me. During my last trips in September and October, I met several new agents here in New Jersey as well as reconnecting with others in the surrounding area.…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Guerilla Marketing Attack: Preselling is Just Planting the Seeds
 "The more you have presold your prospects with other marketing, direct and otherwise, the more likely they are to buy your product.”
Guerilla Marketing Attack by Jay Conrad Levinson, page 44
Today’s quote leads us back to the notion that the primary purpose of marketing is to get more of the right people to know, like, and trust you. This leads me directly to the million-dollar question: What is the best, fastest, and cheapest way to accomplish this formidable…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Savor the South Australian Winelands with Down Under Answers
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday October 25, 2016
When most wine  enthusiasts reminisce about their favorite Shiraz, Merlot, or Chardonnay, they may be surprised to find that many of their favorite brands came from the Land Down Under. Australia, specifically the state of South Australia, is the world's fourth largest exporter of wine, and 60% of its production is consumed internationally. Wine and vineyard tourism has also exploded in the region, with many visitors to Australia coming to try the country's signature vintages in both reds and whites.
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Explore the Curiosities of Western India with GTT Global
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday October 25, 2016
India as a whol e is an anomaly to many travelers, and besides the sprawling city of Mumbai, Western India is a mystery to even more. But this region is filled with stunning vibrant cities, peaceful temples, unconventional architecture, and sun-filled beaches, and all within easy reach. Whether you're looking to zipline from an ancient fort or go kitesurfing along one of Western India's many beaches, it's all here waiting for you.
— 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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