Destinations
48 hours in Hanoi: From 'Beer Corner' to the city's best banh
The Vietnamese capital comes to life at Lunar New Year, but there's plenty to see, do - and eat - at any time…
— The Independent
The 11 Cheapest Caribbean Destinations to Visit in Winter 2017, Ranked
Every winter, when you get blasted with blistering, freezing winds, you may start fantasizing about a beach getaway…
— The Huffington Post
48 hours on the Sunshine Coast: even storms can't spoil an idyllic escape
Famous for long beaches and unspoilt nature reserves, Noosa and Maleny are also great getaways for foodies, shoppers and those seeking tranquility…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Paris to Sell Pont des Arts Love Locks to Raise Money for Refugees
The 65 tons of love locks waiting to be relocated will now be sold off to raise money for refugees…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Anthony Bourdain Supports a Big Increase in NYC Food Carts
Since 1983, the population of New York City has grown from the lower end of 7 million people to current estimates of over 8.5 million residents…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Cunard Line and P&O Cruises Cancel all 2017 Calls to Turkey
Carnival Corporation’s Cunard Line and P&O Cruises have announced plans to cancel all calls to Turkey in 2017 — opting to replace calls in the country with stops in Greece or Albania…
— CruiseCritic.com
Scotland Set to Welcome Biggest Ever Cruise Season in 2017
Scotland is set to welcome another record-breaking cruise season in 2017, with 808 ships and around 656,000 passengers expected to call there next year -- up 19.5 percent year-on-year -- Cruise Scotland has revealed…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Revealed: The best airlines for first class, business class and economy cabins
Etihad Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and Singapore Airlines have scooped the top prizes in an annual survey of the world's best airline cabins…
— Telegraph (London)
How Jetstar is infuriating customers now
Budget airlines seem to have a knack for copping flak from their passengers — but you’ve never seen a complaint quite like this before…
— Escape
Lodging
Hotels for Book Lovers
“It is not a spectator sport to look at someone else’s books, if not an act of voyeurism or armchair psychology,” wrote Henry Petroski in “The Book on the Bookshelf.”…
— New York Times
Luxury boutique hotel The Pig at Combe offers British country living at its best
The British countryside at its glorious best can be found amid green, rolling hills on a 3,500 acre estate in Devon…
— Globe and Mail
Other and Odd
At Pearl Harbor, the silence 75 years later pays tribute to the sacrifices that saved the world
It's been three-quarters of a century since the attacks, but the World War II Valor of the Pacific National Monument makes them feel as fresh as yesterday…
— LA Times
The truth about emergency medical evacuations
You think it's never going to happen to you, until it does…
— Fox Travel News
As users tire of online, the humble travel agent makes a comeback
Frustrated by the overload of information on travel sites, more than 9 million people will use a travel professional to help book a trip this year…
— NBC
Today in History
The Thirteenth Amendment
On this day in 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution became law. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays' STI Travel Launches Abu Dhabi Promotion Campaign
STI Travel, part of the Central Holidays family of travel brands, continues on its expansion path with the launch of a new partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority to boost tourism to the destination…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Tier One Travel - a Canadian agent signing off
Every Tuesday for years, I've always enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations in the Travel Agent Diaries. A year ago, I went back and forth, wondering if I could do it. Sometimes you just have to have a leap of faith and jump in with both feet - I'm so glad I did it! The process made me think... monthly, about how to improve my business.
I hope the glimpses into my world have given you things to think about in relationship to your business, and the realization that although we may focus on different aspects of the industry, we all can learn from each other—newbies or the agents who have been selling travel for decades…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Reading Between the Lines
Speak Like A CEO: With Experience Comes Confidence
“Comfort goes hand in hand with confidence and leadership. Even in a new situation, put other people at ease and you will come across like a leader.”
Speak Like A CEO by Suzanne Bates, page 41
Today’s message follows yesterday’s reminder like a hand in glove. First comes mistakes, and then comes experience. And like it was scripted, confidence follows experience. How cool is…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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60-Second Geography
Find Your Bliss in the Tahitian Islands with Goway
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday December 06, 2016
The Tahitian Islands are a lush paradise, brimming not only with sun-drenched beaches and vibrant foliage but also an ancient heritage set to the heartbeat of the rise and fall of the tides. The Polynesian people are warm and inviting to those who come to their shores to explore and bask in the natural beauty of each island. From the Society Islands to the Marquesas, there is only a plane ride between you and a trip to tranquility.
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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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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