Destinations
Bubbly and Beauty in Northern Italy
It’s evening on the Adriatic, and we’re on a terrazza high on a karst cliff over the Gulf of Trieste, holding a glass of Prosecco and watching harbour lights dot the dusk…
— Vancouver Sun
Amsterdam: what to see and do in winter
Our Amsterdam expert Rodney Bolt suggests what to see and do in the city this winter…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Emeril Lagasse opening new restaurant in South Walton, Fla.
Heading to the Florida panhandle this spring? Emeril Lagasse plans to open a new restaurant in the Grand Boulevard vacation community in South Walton…
— The Times-Picayune
The 10 amazing palaces every traveller should visit
Some of the world's greatest palaces aren't just single buildings but entire complexes, encompassing marvellously varied styles and reflecting the power of their former (or present) owners…
— Traveller
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas makes Australia debut
While Florida enjoys the spoils of the three largest cruise ships in the world, there's one class of ship from Royal Caribbean that has never called Florida…
— Sun Sentinel
29 Cruise Ships Receive Perfect CDC Scores in 2016
Holland America's Eurodam continued its streak of perfect health ratings from the Centers for Disease Control in 2016, receiving a score of 100 for the 10th consecutive time…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Delta Is Changing Its Policy in Response to Black Doctor’s Complaints of Discrimination
Delta has changed its policy for when medical assistance is needed onboard a flight…
— Travel+Leisure
This airline has the healthiest food
Flying doesn't have to mean stuffing your fast with bad-for-you goods…
— Fox Travel News
Why You Should Give Your Flight Attendant a Gift
Though their technical job description is to be present for fliers' safety, the truth is that flight attendants often step into the roles of nanny, nurse, server, judge, and jury in the sky and receive little or no gratitude in return…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
The 20 most popular hotels in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of Expedia’s most popular destinations, and the most in demand hotel there is not a glitzy newcomer to the Strip like the Cromwell…
— USA Today
Discounts at New Hotels, From Mexico to Orlando
Often to gain traction in a competitive market, new hotels open with attractive rates in their initial season. Grab a deal before the paint dries at the following…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
The Best Travel Tips of 2016, from People Who Do it For a Living
From judging a room service by its blueberry pancakes to finding the best airport stairs, our most experienced travelers share their best advice for the road…
— Condé Nast Traveler
What are the travel implications of the Berlin Christmas market attack for tourists?
Once again, mass murder has taken place in a great European city. As with the attack in July on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, in which 86 people died, a celebration has changed in seconds…
— The Independent
15 Tweets That Describe The Hilarious Hell Of Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays ― especially air travel ― is the ultimate test of patience and stamina…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The First Gorilla Born in Captivity
On this day in 1956, the Columbus Zoo in Ohio celebrated the birth of the first gorilla born in captivity. The baby, Colo, was 4 pounds and the daughter of two Western Lowland gorillas captured in French Cameroon…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Insight Hosting a “Lunch and Learn” To Focus on Home-Based Agents in the New York Areas
You're invited on Wednesday, January 4th from 12 – 3 PM at Inishgt Vacations Headquarters for a "Lunch & Learn" seminar. Attendees will discover how Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold Escorted Journeys can lead to bigger sales, as well as the company’s exciting new destination, selling tips, giveaways, and more…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
5 Steps to “Selling Out” Your Next Group Program (Time and Time Again) in 2017
 It amazes me why straightforward, logical, and fundamental approaches to solving problems takes years to formulate in the adult brain. This question is only superceded by why it took man so long to put wheels on his luggage.
I recently stumbled upon a formula that not only makes sense, but I am betting will make the year 2017 your absolute best year to date when it comes to selling group travel space.
Regardless of your current practices or how successful these efforts have been to date, try to internalize the logic behind my…
— 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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