Destinations
Where to go in Wicker Park and Bucktown, a different side of Chicago
Only a few minutes transit from O'Hare, Wicker Park and Bucktown's uniquely beguiling streetscape is quickly becoming one of the city's tourist gems…
— Globe and Mail
17 Epic Places You Never Thought To Travel, But Should
Paris? Been there. London? Done that. No offense to those storied standbys, but 2017 is a time to break out of your travel bubble and try someplace you’ve never thought to visit before…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Spectacular new symphony hall opens in Hamburg
After nearly a decade of anticipation, the stunning attraction officially opens its doors this week…
— USA Today
A surreal synchronised wave of light
Although there are about 2,000 species of fireflies in the world, synchronous fireflies – ones that can coordinate their flash patterns – exist in just a handful of places on Earth…
— BBC
Is this the end for France's coolest ski resort?
One of Europe's leading off-piste ski destinations is facing a fight to preserve its soul…
— CNN
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line Adds 15 Star Wars Day at Sea Sailings In 2018
Get your light sabers ready: Disney Cruise Line is adding 15 Star Wars Day at Sea sailings on Disney Fantasy in 2018…
— CruiseCritic.com
Cruise into tiny port towns in the Greek Cyclades
SeaDream Yacht Club has an unusual, extended cruise itinerary in the Greek Cyclades…
— Traveller
Transportation
The truth about oxygen masks on planes
You’ve heard the spiel so many times you could probably recite it by heart. “In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down from the panel above your head… Secure your own mask before helping others."…
— Telegraph (London)
Passenger sues Qantas over broken inflight entertainment system
A disgruntled passenger is demanding Quantas Airways fork over $74 after claiming he was forced to sit through a 10-hour flight without the use of a backseat entertainment system, reports The Telegraph…
— Fox Travel News
You still have to pay for your bags, but at least the Wi-Fi is free
New York-based JetBlue announced Wednesday that it is offering free Wi-Fi on all its flights. The service, called Fly-Fi, allows passengers to stream video and use multiple devices whether on the ground or in the air…
— NBC
Lodging
Soaking in Luxury in Historic Bath, England
In a city that has attracted visitors to its mineral-rich thermal baths since Roman times, the opening of the first hotel with its own natural thermal spa on site was a major event…
— New York Times
The Distillery, Notting Hill, London: hotel review
With 100 gins on the menu, in-room cocktails and the chance to join a three-hour tasting, don’t expect a stay at London’s first gin hotel to be hangover free. At least it’s not far to stagger to bed…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
A 28-year-old worth $54m and now travelling the world reveals why he hasn't spent a penny
In 2014, Snapchat acquired Scan, a company cofounded by Utah native Garrett Gee and two friends, for $54 million. Scan's technology is the basis of Snapcode…
— The Independent
How Italy's Monuments Are Getting a Makeover
Some of the country’s most iconic sights have been restored—and not by the usual suspects…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Agent Perspectives
Anita Pagliasso, President and Founder of Ticket To Travel
by Elizabeth Cody
Friday January 13, 2017
Anita Pagli asso took a leap of faith in 1992. Following her passion for travel, she switched gears from owning a successful and thriving electronic manufacturing rep business in the heart of Silicon Valley, CA., to opening her home-based travel business, Ticket To Travel. In 1993, Anita accepted Gary Fee’s challenge to become the San Jose/Bay Area Chapter director, which during parts of her 20 plus year reign became the OSSN flagship chapter.
Anita serves as the Conference Director for the Travel Agent Forums, where she is responsible for educational content, securing relevant authors, keynote speakers, travel industry top executives, and co-coordinating panels and panelists, all while working closely with the staff at Travel Show Marketing Group.
Anita is also a charter Executive Board member and…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Present Like a Pro
 As much as I enjoy speaking to groups of people and sharing my ideas and experiences, I understand how difficult this may be for others and have no intention of minimizing this so-called fear.
It would be easy for me to suggest that if speaking in public is a fear of yours, it is high time that you get over it. As much as I would like to say that, I will not.
If you are interested in growing your business, there are a number of topics needing to be addressed. You will be meeting new people. You will have a service to offer them. They will not have a reason to acccept or reject your offer until they understand exactly what your offer is. If you…
— 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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