Destinations
The ultimate guide to Kowloon, Hong Kong's 'dark' side
A quick ride across the harbor from Hong Kong Island, Kowloon is home to some of the city's best hiking and dining…
— CNN
Skiing Lutsen, the Midwest answer to Aspen
Making the best of low elevations and short runs, Midwestern skiers become masters of the chairlift. Not that this is a bad thing…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Underwater artwork delights Florida scuba divers
It’s not every day you get to flipper-kick your way through the staterooms of a sunken ship and gaze at artwork while you’re at it…
— USA Today
Berlin's neo-baroque library: a tribute to books, bullets and design
More than 100 years of history are on show in this listed, refurbished library in north Berlin - which has been a pool, a restaurant and a cinema…
— The Guardian
Kennedy Space Center aims to attract 'Mars Generation'
New attractions and enhancements at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this year are designed to be a draw for the "Mars Generation," said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Cunard Line Increases Specialty Dining Cover Charges Across Three Cruise Ships
Cunard has rolled out price increases across its specialty dining venues on all three ships, with the line's Verandah restaurants seeing substantial price hikes…
— CruiseCritic.com
Cruising through Norway's stunning Vega archipelago
In the upstairs room of a repurposed wooden boatshed – the only one in the row not painted unoxygenated blood red – a young woman wearing a knitted blue…
— Traveller
Transportation
The secret codes pilots use to navigate
Pilots swear by these five-letter words - but as technology improves, could the secret language of aviation disappear?…
— The Independent
American Airlines uniform row heats up as maker lashes back
The company that makes American Airlines’ new uniforms is speaking out for the first time regarding complaints by flight attendants that the outfits are making them sick…
— USA Today
Lodging
Affordable Fitness Getaways in January
After the feasting and revelry of the holidays, attention in January often turns to fitness and health. Domestic and international hotels have designed packages with spa treatments, fitness classes and eating cleanses to help travelers detoxify…
— New York Times
Europe's 28 best hidden seaside resorts
Our 29 favourite European seaside resorts largely undiscovered by British holidaymakers…
— Telegraph (London)
Meditation, Monks, and Mountain Zen: What It's Like to Stay at a Traditional Buddhist Temple in Japan
About 80 minutes south of Osaka by the limited-express Nankai Koya train is Koyasan, a place considered to be one of Japan’s most sacred sites…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
Away Luggage's 'Pack Your Bag' Campaign Fills Your Suitcase With Designer Goods
We’re just going to say it: Away luggage is killing it when it comes to making packing chic and easy. While their sleek carry-on suitcases already come with a removable battery and two USB ports, now they’ll also come fully packed with designer clothes and travel essentials…
— Condé Nast Traveler
These Adorable Animals Are Helping Australia's Tourism
Australia is home to some of the world's cutest creatures, from koalas to kangaroos. And they make for more than a cute photo…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The First Clinical Use of Insulin
In 1889, a Polish physician, Oscar Minkowski, removed the pancreas from a healthy dog and noted that the animal suffered an immediate rise in blood sugar…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces 2017 Pre-Cruise Inclusions
In the New Year, American Cruise Lines, the nation’s leading cruise line, is offering attractive cruise inclusions aboard their new small cruise ships and paddlewheelers. The line is offering all guests traveling on the Mississippi River and Columbia River a complimentary pre-cruise package which includes a premium hotel stay and transportation to the ship. This not only makes getting to and boarding the ship easier, but also enhances the guest experience as our participating hotels are ideally located in each vibrant port of call…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
30 Second Marketing
by Anita Pagliasso
Wednesday January 11, 2017
What is it?
They are called elevator speeches and are intended to prepare you for very brief, chance encounters in an elevator. But elevator speeches are not just for elevators!
An elevator speech is a short, 15-30 second, approximately 150 word sound bite that succinctly and memorably introduces you. It spotlights your uniqueness as well as focuses on the benefits you provide. This is something that should be delivered effortlessly. And it is an excellent way to market…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Travel The American Rivers in Style with American Cruise Lines
 American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the U.S., leads the way with more than 35, elegant 4 to 21 night itineraries visiting the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New England, the Southeast, and the Mississippi River. The line is committed to continuous growth through an innovative shipbuilding program that elevates the standard of cruising in America.
The companies new ship design, creates intimate atmospheres for guests looking to receive the attentive and personalized service that is…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Prospecting
 If there was a single word that I would recommend as your next tattoo, it would be the word “prospecting” with very little hesitation. It certainly would initiate some very interesting questions.
The sooner you can internalize the importance of seeking new business opportunities, the sooner you will be feeling very good about your future.
For those of you who may remember Dustin Hoffman receiving career advice from the husband of Mrs. Robinson in the movie The Graduate, you know that “plastics” represented the secret. Strangely enough, the secret word today still begins with the letter “P.” Today’s secret word is “prospecting.” Let me…
— 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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