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Tuesday November 22, 2016

 

Destinations

Journey to the sights of Newfoundland
Newfoundland and its mainland provincial sister Labrador are chock full of moments of awe, owing to their powerful relics of human history and simply jaw-dropping scenery…

The eight countries you'll want to go back to over and over
The world is a big place, but if you find a favourite spot, is there something wrong with returning time and time again?…

The British island at the edge of the world
To go to the shop, dentist or pub, Foula's residents have to travel across 20 miles of open ocean. Photographer Jeff J Mitchell visited the Shetland isle to see what it's really like…


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Tours and Activities

Retro cool: Kyoto's kissaten cafe scene
For centuries Kyoto has been a tea town, its dominance reaching an apex in the austere and highly ritualized tea ceremony…

Nepalese mountain climbers risk life and limb for hallucinogenic honey
What do you really know about honey? It’s sticky, it's sweet and it comes from bees. But did you know some varieties of honey can kill?…

The World's Biggest Lego Store Opens, And Everything Is Awesome
If you’re looking to flee the U.S. for any reason, we’d recommend London as the perfect place to “lego” of all your cares…


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Cruise

Mandopop Artist Wang Leehom Named Godfather of Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line has named the "King of Chinese Pop" Wang Leehom as godfather to Norwegian Joy…

Five things to love about the revamped Disney Wonder
The much-beloved Disney cruise ship just emerged from a massive makeover…


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Transportation

Teen Sues Virgin Australia After Hot Coffee Caused Him ‘Worst Pain He’s Ever Felt’
A 16-year-old who was burned by coffee on a long-haul Virgin Australia flight is suing the airline for negligence…

Like McDonald’s coffee? You can soon get it on this airline
If you’ve ever had a hankering for a McDonald’s coffee at 35,000 feet, you’ll soon be in luck when you fly on Canadian carrier WestJet…


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Lodging

This Has Got To Be The Most Magical Boutique Hotel In The World
As travelers with very long bucket lists, we’ve just about seen it all when it comes to strikingly beautiful hotels…

Italian hotels offer free stays to guests who conceive there
A group of 10 hotels in the hilltop town of Assisi in central Italy’s Umbria region is offering a free stay to any couple who gets pregnant during their stay at the hotel, The Local reports…


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Other and Odd

Of Course the Future of Travel Involves Robots—These 5 Are Actually Helpful
These R2-D2 wannabes were built for customer service—some even with a smile…

Travel Coloring Books for Grown-Ups
Forget coffee in the lobby and chocolates at turndown. Coloring books for grown-ups — where the illustrations are inspired by travel, fashion and Champagne wishes — are among the latest amenities being offered at hotels around the world…

Today in History

Blackbeard
On this day in the year 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle off the coast of Ocracoke, North Carolina by a crew of British sailors under the authority of the governor of Virginia…

Travel Agent Diaries

En Route Travel -- wrapping it all up

When first approached to write a monthly column in the Agent Diaries, I thought it would be a great opportunity to motivate and support my colleagues.  What I really underestimated was the amazing value it would add to my personal motivation and growing my travel business!  What started as an annual outline of business improvements to tackle each month such as marketing, obtaining referrals, working with suppliers, etc., has truly changed the way I now see the big picture, and that has trickled down to everyday positive changes.  My biggest take away is that having a year end review and creating a plan for month-by-month evaluation and focus is critical for business success and personal job satisfaction.  I will absolutely commit to an annual plan…

  — Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines

Harvard Business Review on Motivating People: Fulfill Needs, Don't Change Them

“Successful sales people discover and fulfill people’s needs rather than try to change them.”

Harvard Business Review on Motivating People by Brook Manville and Steve Kerr, page 42

Today’s quote raises two polar thoughts, and I think I will give some ink to both sides of the coin. A popular marketing message suggests that in order to "become successful, find out what people want and then give it to…

  — Travel Research Online
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Outposts

Travel To Balmy and Breezy Chios with CTS Fares

Chios is a Mediterranean hotspot just waiting to take off: beautiful turquoise waters, blazing sunsets, and fascinating history and culture. As the fifth-largest of the Greek islands, it often doesn't get much love from visitors running to the bigger and shinier islands, but those looking for hidden getaways and the quieter oasis, know exactly where to go: Chios…

  — 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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