Destinations
The 20 Best Cities in Europe
A usual suspect tops the 2016 Readers' Choice Awards list of the best cities in Europe, but we're seeing the emergence of Scandinavia this year as well. Did your favorite city make the cut?…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Bordeaux and beyond
Think of Bordeaux and you automatically think of wine. And there’s no denying that the city in southwest France is awash in it — it’s surrounded by some of the best (and best-known) vineyards in the country…
— Vancouver Sun
How to enjoy Macau without placing a single bet
Just 30 minutes away from the casino glitz, Macau's island of Coloane feels a world apart from the fast-paced gambling mecca…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
6 things to do in Ocala National Forest
You cannot see all of Ocala National Forest in one day. Indeed, it's difficult enough to just drive through in one day without stopping…
— Sun Sentinel
Cooking school vacations help home cooks prepare for the holidays
Culinary-immersion experiences help home cooks learn new techniques ahead of the holidays — and get some inspiration while they're at it. You can get to some — such as the Salamander in Middleburg, Va., — in an easy drive, while others are a bit more farflung…
— The Baltimore Sun
Cruise
Carnival Corp. Opens Fathom Social Impact Activities to All Its Cruise Lines
Passengers on all Carnival Corporation cruise lines that visit Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic -- including Carnival, Holland America and Princess -- will be able to take part in the voluntourism activities developed by the company's social impact line, Fathom…
— CruiseCritic.com
Luxury line Crystal changes up expansion plans, again
Crystal Cruises is changing up its expansion plan yet again. The luxury line on Monday said it would add three expedition ships designed for polar travel by 2021 -- two more than previously announced…
— USA Today
Transportation
What to Know About Uber's Big Rider App Update
Uber is announcing the first big redesign of their rider app since 2012 on Wednesday, a combination of optimized basics and totally new features that will roll out to users around the world over the next two weeks…
— Travel Leisure
US airlines expect Thanksgiving travel to rise 2.5 percent
The nation's leading airlines are confident they can handle higher Thanksgiving travel this year partly because more people have signed up for quick-screening programs that are designed to keep airport security lines moving…
— Fox Travel News
Flight Attendants Agree This Is The Easiest Way To Get On Their Good Side
Your flight attendant hustles hard to keep you safe in the sky, often receiving no thanks…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
The 50 greatest hotels in the world
The George V, Carlyle, Cipriani, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Sandy Lane... the fabulous properties that have not made our final cut reads like someone else's hot hotel list…
— Telegraph (London)
Hotel brands overhauling loyalty programs
Major hotel chains are rethinking their loyalty programs in the face of a consolidating industry and pressure from outside forces such as Airbnb…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Travelling with kids will drive you to drink
Dragging kids through airports is enough to drive you to drink. Let's start with the security section, which increasingly resembles a burlesque bar…
— Traveller
Elephant poaching costing African nations millions in lost tourism revenue
Report estimates continent is losing out on £25m in tourism spending each year due to the illegal wildlife trade that is killing elephants for their ivory…
— The Guardian
Today in History
The Launch of Sputnik 2
On November 3, 1957, Sputnik 2 became the second spacecraft launched into Earth orbit. Aboard was a first - a female terrier named Laika…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
Point-to-Point
You live and die by your branding
by Penney Rudicil
Wednesday November 2, 2016
 We have all heard that branding is one of the most important aspects of any business, but what do you think “branding” means in your business? To some of the “elder members” of this industry, this is second nature. However, there are many new (or newer) members who are trying to find their way to success!
Simply put, your brand is a type of promise to your customer. It tells them what they can expect from you… not just the products you sell, but most importantly, the services you provide. What differentiates you from your competitors? Your brand is derived from who you are, who you want to be, and who people perceive you to be…
— 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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