Destinations
Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious Plans For Tourism – But Would You Travel There?
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to create a tourism hotspot nearly twice the size of Wales on its unspoilt Red Sea coastline, in a bid to help double the number of visitors to the Middle Eastern country…
— Telegraph (London)
Summer Surprises Amid Prague Renewal
Few cities do lazy summers better than Prague. But don’t just stick to the center to make the most of them. Inner suburbs such as Smichov, Karlin, and Vinohrady are reinventing themselves as seasonal hot spots, as are public spaces…
— The Boston Globe
Is This Southern City The New Brooklyn?
Save for the Spanish moss draped over the live oak trees and original 22 “square” parks constructed in 1773, the newly polished facades and palpable buzz surrounding today’s Savannah are quite a change from yesteryear…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Hoxton Holidays: Hipster Hotel Launches Ultimate Package Trip for Millennials
The Hoxton Hotel has put together the ultimate package holiday for millennials, allowing you to have three trips in one. The fashionable hotel chain is curating Hoxton Holidays…
— The Independent
Botswana Safari is an Eye-Opener
Botswana is where andBeyond, an international luxury experiential travel company, owns several safari camps and lodges, as well as 25 others throughout Africa…
— Miami Herald
Rare Birds, Wildflowers: Tahoe-area ‘Secret garden’ Opens after Century
Conservation groups bought the land in Lower Carpenter Valley north of Lake Tahoe and are opening it for tours. It contains rare carnivorous plants and threatened birds and serves as a migration corridor for other species…
— Seattle Times
Cruise
P&O Becomes First British Cruise Line to Offer Same-Sex Marriages at Sea
The new offering follows a landmark ruling earlier this year that legalised same sex marriages in Bermuda, where seven of P&O’s eight ships, and all three of Cunard's ships are registered…
— Telegraph (London)
New Casino Card lets Players Earn Rewards on Three Cruise Lines
Cruisers who love to hit the ship's casino — and count on scoring rewards when they do — might hit pay dirt with a new program called Casinos at Sea…
— LA Times
Transportation
Passenger 'Assaulted' by Employee at Nice Airport after 13-Hour Easyjet Delay
“After 13 hour delay of an easyJet flight, a Nice Airport employee punches a man with a baby in the face for complaining about the delays” — that was the alarming tweet by Leo Gupta…
— The Independent
Pilot Lands Plane ‘Blind’ after Hail Destroys Nose and Windshield of Aircraft
According to The Telegraph, Akopov had just taken off for Erkan, Cyprus, with 127 passengers on-board when “hailstones the size of golf balls” began battering the AtlasGlobal-operated Airbus A320, damaging the nose and shattering the windshield…
— Fox Travel News
'Pipe bomber' Stopped at Manchester Airport Let on Plane Two Days Later
A man who tried to smuggle a pipe bomb on to a flight from Manchester to Italy was able to board another plane two days later, a court heard. Nadeem Muhammad, 43, was searched as he attempted to board a flight to Bergamo on 30 January…
— The Guardian
Lodging
Winter Park's Alfond Inn Makes Magazine's List of Best Hotels in the World
The Alfond Inn, owned by Rollins College, was one of four Florida hotels to be honored. The Alfond nearly topped another of the World’s Best Awards list: It was No. 2 among the top city hotels in the continental United States…
— Sun Sentinel
The Dirty Dancing Resort Is Real, and Yes, You Can Stay There
Dirty Dancing celebrates its 30th anniversary this August. So why not plan a trip to a resort where nobody puts baby, or any guest, in a corner…
— Vogue
Turnberry Isle Resort Announces Expansion, Renovation
The 300-acre luxury getaway in Aventura is adding a 16-story building of guest rooms and amenities. Existing facilities are also being refurbished. The resort will remain open during construction…
— Miami Herald
Other and Odd
Poor Locales, Rich Experiences: Traveling with Kids to Developing Countries is Worth the Risk
Traveling in developing nations, where infrastructures, security and economies are in stark contrast to those in the United States, can be some of the richest experiences for children…
— The Washington Post
Arianna Huffington’s Advice on How to Get a Decent Sleep on a Long-Haul Flight
Arianna Huffington, co-founder of the Huffington Post, shared her best advice for getting a bit of shut-eye on a plane. And you can bet she has flown a lot…
— Escape
Today in History
The Last Diary Entry of Anne Frank
From July 6, 1942 until August 4, 1944, a teenage Jewish girl kept a diary. She was in hiding with her family and others in the Netherlands from Nazis deporting Jews to concentration camps…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Baseball’s Hall of Fame In Cooperstown, NY
 I write about this every year since I feel the message is so relevant to travel professionals of all ages.
The evening before the annual Induction Ceremony, Main Street is cordoned off so a bevy of Ford Pick-up Trucks can transport former Hall-of-Famers eastbound to the Hall of Fame building while waving to the…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Trek through Tortuguero with Costa Rica Dream Adventures
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday August 01, 2017
Tortugu ero may be off the beaten path, but it should definitely be on your destinations list if you are a fan of the outdoors. This little village in Costa Rica offers some of the most diverse plant and animal life, as well as experiences unlike any other. Thanks to Costa Rica Dream Adventures, the sponsor of this article, you won't have to miss out on your chance at a Tortuguero experience.
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Beer Culture in Belgium with VISITFLANDERS
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday August 01, 2017
Belgium has gro wn to be quite a hub for art and music, but has always been a location rich in Beer Culture. Between the vast amount of Belgian brews, the history behind it all, and how ingrained it is in everyday culture, Belgium is the place to be when it comes to beer. With over 1,600 original beers of a large variety, Belgium is a champion at the art of brewing.
The history of beer, and beer culture in Belgium, spans back quite some time. Brewing was initially considered a household task, making the first brewers women. During the middle ages, abbeys began to become knowledge centers for many agricultural related activities and art forms; brewing beer was one of these things. From this piece of…
— 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
Multi Channel Marketing
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Using many different channels of marketing to reach your ideal customer. Learn how to use these channels to their fullest and spend your marketing dollars where they will have the greatest impact. Discover how to integrate a Multi Channel approach so that you reach as many prospects & customers as possible. Customization of your marketing message is essential to success.
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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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