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Monday November 07, 2016

 

Destinations

10 amazing things you probably didn't know about Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, though prominent in the Middle Ages as the Republic of Ragusa, has found a new lease of life in recent years and is increasingly appearing on the "bucket lists" of travellers (thanks in no small part to Game of Thrones)…

The US mountains few people know
Between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains lies a dazzling region that is unbelievably overlooked…


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Tours and Activities

Five ski resort amenities crucial to family trip success
Think slope-side suites and ski lessons guarantee a good time? Think again…

10 of the best women-only activity holidays
Demand for women-only breaks is growing. These activity trips include yoga, surfing, boot camps, and dog-sledding, from Kent to Kilimanjaro…


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Cruise

Carnival Vista Cruise Ship Christened in New York City; Celebration Honors Military Families
Amid a crowd of journalists, photographers and members of the military, Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, was christened today at Manhattan's Pier 88 in New York City…

Staying healthy on the high seas
Cruise lines say safety is their top priority, and their staffs and crew do everything they can to ensure guests are healthy and secure at all times. But how do travelers know they’re really protected at sea?…


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Transportation

Air France to fight Gulf carriers with new airline
Air France-KLM is planning to launch a new stand-alone airline that will fly long- and medium-haul international routes for the company as it looks to push back against fast-growing Middle East rivals…

The world's best airports: From rooftop pools and hot tubs to microbreweries
Why aimlessly wander air-conditioned halls when you could be playing golf or going ice skating before your flight?…

These 5 Airports Have The Shortest Security Lines
As if air travel weren’t hectic enough already, this year brought on some of the longest airport security lines the U.S. has ever seen…


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Lodging

Italy's New 'Scattered Hotel' Trend May Save Its Historic Towns
The albergo diffuso, or “scattered hotel,” is breathing new life into dwindling villages…

Universal's sixth hotel will open in 2018
Universal Orlando's sixth hotel, Aventura Hotel, will open in summer 2018, the resort announced Monday morning. Universal released a rendering of the hotel, which shows a tall curving glass structure…


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Other and Odd

How to Have a Culturally Rich Vacation
Whether your next vacation is to a big city, the beach or someplace rural, why not make the trip more fulfilling by soaking up the destination’s culture?…

How to Make the Most of the Biggest Supermoon in Decades
When and where to catch the biggest supermoon in nearly 70 years and get photography tips for capturing an unforgettable shot…

Aussie hospitality gurus are changing the way New Yorkers drink coffee
Ten years ago the only half decent jolt of java in New York, that wasn’t being served like Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts, was drip coffee available at the neighbourhood deli…


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Today in History

The US Capitol Bombing
The Senate had planned to work late into the evening of Monday, November 7, 1983, but unexpectedly adjourned early. Consequently, at 10:58 p.m., when a thunderous explosion tore through the second floor of the Capitol’s north wing, the adjacent halls were virtually deserted. Many lives had been spared…

Editorial Musings

What will tomorrow hold for the travel industry?

Tomorrow we go to the polls to elect a new President of the United States. Will it be Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump? Who knows! And I am not here to endorse, persuade, or pontificate on the election beyond saying that I probably speak for the majority when I say that we will all be glad to have it over! But once the new administration takes over, things for the travel industry will change.

While no one knows for sure what might happen, you can be sure that we will need to keep an eye on things; and it will be very important for us, as an industry, to have an advocate for us in Washington. Hey, ASTA, I am talking to you.

In 2007, George W.…

  — Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines

How to Deliver a TED Talk: Don't Give Away Your Life Story

“One of the biggest mistakes that speakers make is trying to pack a lifetime worth of learning into a single talk.”

How to Deliver a TED Talk by Jeremey Donovan, page 14

This passage hit me personally; right between the eyes. And it probably pertains to you, too, when trying to convince a prospect to follow your…

  — Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner

Are you afraid of your clients?

The relationship between you and your clients reflects the temperament of your travel practice.  The more open you are, the more easily you encounter your clients and the more gracefully you carry your industry knowledge, the better your relationships. The travel professionals with the happiest clients did not win their approval with pricing or vague notions of customer service, but with the power of a relationship.

They always come out at…

  — Travel Research Online
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Support Desk

Danielle van der Kwartel, General Director of MONEYBACK

If someone had asked me 25 years ago where I saw myself, I would have never imagined my current life. After graduating from school in the Netherlands, where I was born, I was accepted at a management-training program with Hyatt International in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. At the moment, I wasn’t even aware where Puerto Vallarta was and I had no plans to end up staying in Mexico. Little did I know!

When I arrived in Mexico, I did not speak the language and I learned it in three intense months. After four months in Puerto Vallarta, I had fallen deeply in love with Mexico, its people, and its culture, and knew I was never leaving.

Two years later, I was offered a position as Director of Sales at the hotel and later worked with hotel chains like Camino Real, Posadas, and Blue Bay. Ten years later, I was Director of Sales for five Hyatt properties around the country. I discovered my passion for the travel and hospitality industry and realized I wanted to work hard to improve the industry in Mexico and the perception of the destination…

  — 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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