Destinations
Venice Lido: The Island Reinventing itself as a Sustainable Tourist Destination
It’s a July weekend in Venice. A pine tree leaning at just the right angle is providing helpful shade; the air is heavy with the smell of oleander. I’ve discovered the secret of Venice in the summer – and it’s called the Lido…
— The Independent
Pasadena's Art, Gardens and History Make a Good LA Side Trip
Most visitors to Los Angeles head to Hollywood, Venice Beach or Santa Monica. But if you’re in the mood for stunning gardens, first-class art and historic architecture without the crowds and traffic, consider Pasadena…
— The Washington Post
Why Spain's Rioja Is the Wine Region to Visit Now
In La Rioja, a small region huddled around the Ebro River Valley in northern Spain, it’s easy to feel a little dazed—and it is not just the un-ending supply of great local wine. It’s also the scenery…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
The 12 Best Places in Britain to take your Family this Summer
School's out for summer, so here's where to spend a day out with the children close to home, from Alton Towers to the London Zoo…
— The Independent
Tourist Icons You Won't Recognize In Real Life
It’s not surprising destinations don’t always match up to how they are portrayed on social media, with the report revealing one in three people admit to posting bogus holiday photos. So how do you avoid holiday disappointment?…
— Escape
Universal: Dragon Challenge to be Replaced with New Harry Potter Ride
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will get a new thrill ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but lose an old one in the process this year. The last day to ride Dragon Challenge will be Sept. 4…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
How To Choose The Best Cruise For You
While there are a number of contributing factors associated with this upswing in cruising ― what with an ever-increasing number of cruisers, hundreds of cruise ships and thousands of destinations and itineraries to choose from ― there’s no one size fits all when it comes to choosing the best cruise for you…
— The Huffington Post
World's Busiest Cruise Ports are in Florida
If you are one of the 25 million passengers expected to take a cruise this year, chances are your travels may take you to Florida. Port Miami welcomed 4.8 million passengers last year, making it the busiest port in the world…
— LA Times
Transportation
When a Service Animal Has to Go, Airports' Options May Be Wanting
A federal rule requiring relief areas should be a boon for the animals' disabled owners. But disability experts say some facilities are poorly designed…
— New York Times
Delta takes on Boston Rivals with Two New Routes
Delta Air Lines is ramping up its presence in Boston with new routes to Pittsburgh and New Orleans. The new service comes amid heightened competition at Boston’s Logan International Airport, where JetBlue has grown in recent years to become the top carrier…
— USA Today
Discount airline Primera Launches with $99 Fares to Europe
Primera Air will launch with some fares as low as $99 from Boston nonstop to Europe. Service will run from Boston four times a week to Birmingham, England; London-Stansted; and Paris-Charles De Gaulle…
— The Boston Globe
Lodging
A Maltese Hotel with Baroque Design and Mediterranean Flair
The 13-room Palazzo Consiglia represents the Mediterranean island's varied cultural influences- Roman, Arab, French and British, to name a few. The rooftop freshwater pool is a draw…
— New York Times
How the Crumbling Haciendas of the Yucatan are Being Reinvented as Ultra-Stylish Hideaways
Of all the old functional buildings turned to leisure – the forts, warehouses and even lighthouses that are now hotels – the haciendas of the Yucatan in Mexico are the most distinctive I have come across. They are a call from another era, hauntingly beautiful…
— Telegraph (London)
'Architecture geeks' Find you Vacation Rentals with Design Appeal
If you’re a traveler who’s into design, you might be looking for more than four walls and a complimentary bottle of water, says Scott Muellner, who co-founded the travel website Plans Matter (plansmatter.com) with his wife, Connie Lindor…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
The 20 Things We Hate Most About Hotels
As a new series of The Hotel Inspector continues on Channel 5, the show's presenter Alex Polizzi and our inimitable columnist Anthony Peregrine reveal their hotel pet hates…
— Telegraph (London)
This Genius Travel Hack Will Put Your Mind At Ease On Vacation
For some of us, there’s always that one moment of sheer panic during vacation. Luckily, Nicole Dieker at the website Lifehacker came up with the smartest travel tip to put our minds at ease…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
First flight across the English Channel
The trip took 37 minutes, it was raining and strong winds pushed the small plane off course. The monoplane flew at an average airspeed of 40 miles per hour at an altitude of 250 feet…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Vacations Offering Big Savings On Air Inclusive-Packages
South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®) has introduced special savings on two vacation packages for travelers to explore the breath-taking scenery of Cape Town and experience the thrill of an African safari to view the Big Five wildlife…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Series Part Two: Prospecting
 This is where the action is. Finding new accounts…people to help…people to serve.
Do you have a list of travel account targets? Ten will do if you don’t have any. Twenty is better. You don’t want or need 500. Are you contacting these people on a regular scheduled basis?
Depending on your niche, do you have an adventure travel list? Newlyweds list? Cruise list? Echo traveler list? Skiing list? If not, what are you waiting for? You have just uncovered your prospecting things-to-do program. Your job is to add to your list in your designated area of…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Day-Tripping in Cozumel with ShoreTrips
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday July 25, 2017
Cozumel is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, and highly popular among travelers due to the abundant scuba diving and snorkeling. Cozumel offers both the excitement of a luxurious getaway, and the educational experience of exploring new cultures, as there are many close areas on the mainlands of Mexico to explore. Thanks to ShoreTrips, the sponsor supplier of this article, you won't miss a second of adventure exploring Cozumel and the surrounding areas.
— 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
Unique Aussie Rail travel ideas with Goway
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join Goway and Great Southern Railways to learn all about some unique Aussie Rail travel ideas. Experience the iconic Ghan and Indian Pacific train journeys through the eyes of Libby Cooke, a Great Southern Rail Expert - just back from experiencing these great products and learn about the specific Goway Travel ideas featuring these iconic rail journeys, plus some other great rail themed travel ideas.
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Small Group Touring through Europe
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Please join us for an informative webinar with Back-Roads Touring Co, a London based Tour Operator specializing in leisurely paced small group escorted tours. Jim Tedesco, VP of Sales-North America at Back-Roads Touring, will explore with you the key selling points of the Back-Roads Touring experience and showcase their newly launched 2018 touring portfolio. With brand new tours across Dubai, Malta, Iceland, Naples, Madeira, and more across the UK being introduced and now on sale, the complete 2018 touring portfolio is one not to be missed. Come learn more and find out why more and more clients are choosing the roads less travelled for their next European touring experience.
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Scenic – What’s New for 2018
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
At Scenic, when we say all-inclusive, that’s what we mean. Learn more about Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ 2018 all-inclusive river cruise offerings. From transfers and gratuities, exclusive Enrich, Freechoice and Tailormade excursions and even the mini-bar in our cabins, your clients won’t have to worry about money at all.
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