Destinations
The Southern Charms of Spain and Portugal
I had arrived here via Seville, in Spain, a superb jumping-off point for exploring Andalusia and, across the border, southern Portugal. Just a few hours in the car can transport you to the beautiful whitewashed buildings of Vejer de la Frontera…
— New York Times
Seattle makes Outside Magazine’s 25 ‘best-towns ever’ list (and here’s the rest)
Did you come to Seattle for the hiking, climbing, camping, sailing, paddling and mountain biking? Word has gotten around: Seattle is on Outside magazine’s list of 25 of “America’s best towns ever” for adventure and a culture that supports it…
— Seattle Times
From the Golfer to Music Lover: Travel Destinations for Every Kind of Dad
It’s a big world out there; with everything from golf to vineyards to cruises. And that means that buying a Father’s Day gift can be dead simple. Here’s a list of potential travel spots for 10 kinds of fathers…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
10 Things to Do in Cornwall
Beaches, stately homes, great restaurants, more beaches - there's a reason why Cornwall's the go-to holiday destination for many British families…
— The Independent
First look: Kraken Unleashed Preview at SeaWorld
Do not adjust your headset. SeaWorld Orlando is re-releasing its Kraken roller coaster into the world of virtual reality…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Don't Make These Rookie Mistakes on a Cruise
Believing the greatest service I can provide is living a life that’s a warning to others, here are the six rookie mistakes committed on a recent seven-day Alaska cruise on a Carnival ship…
— USA Today
Take the Whole Family on One of the World’s Largest Cruise Liners
Consultant Ryan Barson and his wife, Heather, can identify the moment they knew they’d made the right decision to hold a family reunion aboard a cruise ship. The eight-strong party was one of scores of multigenerational families marking birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other milestones on the world’s second-largest ocean liner, a title the 225,282-ton Allure shares…
— New York Post
Transportation
United Apologizes after Video Shows Employee Pushing 71-year-old Passenger to Floor
United Airlines issued an apology Tuesday after a video was released of a Houston-based employee pushing a 71-year-old passenger to the floor during an argument over a ticket. The man was left lying there motionless…
— The Washington Post
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Raises the Bar for Luxury Train Travel with New Grand Suites
For decades the name Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has been the very epitome of all that is luxurious and sophisticated and glamorous in the world of luxury train travel. And yet there has always been one little niggle – the absence of en-suite facilities…
— Telegraph (London)
Why I Continue to Fly Spirit Airlines Despite All the Reasons People Think I Shouldn't
I have been flying Spirit Airlines for just over ten years. My first flight was to Montego Bay in late summer of 2006, and since then I have flown with them at least 50 times…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
Hilton Debuts its Tru Brand in Oklahoma City
Hilton has opened the first of its new midscale brand—Tru by Hilton—in Oklahoma City. The debut of the first Tru by Hilton Oklahoma City Airport hotel marks another milestone. It is Hilton’s 5,000th hotel…
— USA Today
Mammoth Wynn Boston Resort Taking Shape
First impression upon visiting the construction site of the Wynn Boston Harbor hotel and resort casino: This place is going to be massive. It is hard to appreciate just how massive by driving by it, or by taking a glance from Interstate 93…
— Boston Globe
Why Boutique Hotels Are So Big in Not-So-Big Cities
Jane and Greg Hills were visiting New York City when they grabbed a drink in the lobby bar of the Dream Downtown, a boutique hotel in Chelsea. As the full room pulsed with music and guests, the couple had an epiphany: Dream should run their new hotel in Durham, N.C…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Luggage Missing at the Airport? Here's What to Do
Lost bags are not all that common. Yes, last year more than a million bags were ‘mishandled’ (as the Department of Transportation puts it), but that works out to less than three bags per every thousand passengers…
— Fox Travel News
Putting traveller perks to the test: What it’s Like to go on the Same Trip With and Without upgrades
Summer travellers may find themselves stuck in long security lines. For frequent travellers, or those who can and want to pay extra, perks are available including upgrades to first-class seats, airport lounges and free food. Are the benefits worth the cost?…
— Vancouver Sun
Today in History
Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted a new resolution on the design of their newly forming nation's flag…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Hong Kong Airlines Takes Flight From Vancouver, Canada, Starting June 30
Hong Kong Airlines is set to make its North American debut with the launch of its non-stop daily service between Vancouver, Canada (YVR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on June 30, 2017…
— Travel Research Online
American Cruise Lines Doubling Capacity in the Pacific Northwest
American Cruise Lines’ newest ship, American Constellation, will be heading to the West Coast in 2018…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Tip #9: Ask For Help
 This tip is from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)
It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help when needed. In fact, it is a true sign of a mature individual who knows and appreciates the contributions of others. I urge you to ask for help when needed, before it is too…
— 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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Upcoming Training Opportunities
New Caledonia: Where to take your clients next
Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Where to take your clients next
Located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia is the third largest island in the Pacific. Offering one beautiful beach after the other, here you can immerse yourself in crystal clear turquoise lagoons, and vast open spaces.
Register Now ➠
Flemish Masters – then and now
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, has a reputation for cutting edge craftsmanship. Craftsmanship that has come alive throughout the centuries and found it’s expression in the world famous Flemish Masters, painters like Rubens and van Eyck who created world famous art masterpieces. Today’s Flemish Masters are known for crafting the world’s best beers, chocolates, Michelin star dining and many more experiences for today’s sophisticated travelers.
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