Destinations
13 Amazing Things You Didn't Know About Chad
There are niche travel destinations, there are far-out travel destinations, and there are travel destinations which are so beyond the obvious that you have to seek them on a map to check if they really exist. Chad is one of those places…
— Telegraph (London)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Is Asia’s Hot New Stopover City
Once known as the Pearl of Asia for its lovely French colonial architecture then shattered by the Khmer Rouge, more than 40 years on, Cambodia’s capital is in the throes of change…
— Escape
Wandering Walden Pond: A Thoreau-ly Worthwhile Day Trip
Henry David Thoreau went to the woods to get away from it all. Now, two centuries after his birth, half a million curious visitors every year are following in…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Can a Hidden Underwater City bring Tourists back to Turkey?
Off the coast of the Turkish city of Antalya lies the small uninhabited island of Kekova. The island is perhaps best known for its curious attraction: the remains of a sunken ancient city visible below the waves…
— Telegraph (London)
Olympic Hot Springs Access Reopens In National Park's Elwha Valley
It’s easy access again to a highly popular Olympic National Park hot springs, as the Boulder Creek Trail and upper portion of Olympic Hot Springs Road in the Elwha Valley re-opened Wednesday…
— Seattle Times
Stanley Park Seawall a Gem for Tourists and Locals Alike
n the 100 years since construction began on the city’s Stanley Park Seawall, the nine-kilometre pathway remains as well-trodden as ever, celebrated by tourists and locals alike as integral to the Vancouver experience and emblematic of the city’s relationship to the natural landscape that surrounds it…
— Vancouver Sun
Cruise
Deal Watch: South Pacific Cruises on Sale
It's deal time again at Paul Gauguin Cruises, the one-ship line that specializes in sailings to Tahiti, Bora Bora and other South Pacific islands…
— USA Today
U by Uniworld: There's Now a Cruise for Millennials and it'll Divide Opinion
Specialising in European river cruises, the trips will take you down the Seine in France, through the Rhine in Germany and down the Danube in Hungary. There are a total of nine options available so far…
— The Independent
Transportation
Delta Celebrates Groundbreaking for new $4B Terminal at LaGuardia
Delta is the busiest airline at LaGuardia, operating a domestic hub there. The overhaul will leave it with a rebuilt 37-gate operation in the C and D terminals…
— USA Today
These are the UK's Worst Airports for Delays
Flown easyJet from Gatwick over the past two summers? The chances are your plane took off or landed nearly half-an-hour late. Britain’s tardiest airlines and airports have been named…
— The Independent
Saudi Arabian Airlines refuses to Fly Passengers who Show Arms or Legs
The restrictions apply to “women exposing legs or arms, or wearing too thin or too tight clothes and men wearing shorts exposing legs” as well as passengers who are barefoot, the airline’s website states…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
This Giant Log Cabin in the Woods is Actually a Hotel
Timber Cove has once again emerged as a retreat – this time for San Francisco’s tech elite, who take the leisurely two and a half hour drive north of the city to unplug…
— The Independent
Praying for a Good Night's Sleep? These Converted Churches offer Sanctuary
In New England alone, there are at least four churches that have been converted into homes and listed on Airbnb. Looking further afield, travelers can find former churches to book in New York, Chicago, Texas, even as far away as Scotland…
— The Boston Globe
Trump D.C. Hotel Turns $2 Million Profit in Four Months
Donald Trump’s company turned a $1.97 million profit at its opulent Trump International Hotel so far in 2017, dramatically beating its expectations and giving the first hard numbers to critics who charge that Trump is profiting from his presidency…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
The Germy Place On A Plane You Probably Haven't Even Considered
By now you’ve likely seen the slew of horror stories about how tray tables and lavatories are often covered in germs. But tests commissioned by Travel Math revealed there’s one fixture laden with bacteria that you might not have even thought of…
— The Huffington Post
30 Things Travelers Should Do Before Turning 30
First, some comforting reassurance to all panicked late 20-somethings fighting off enough unchecked lists already. This isn't really a checklist, and 30 is really just a number. So if you're 72 and don't feel a day over 29 ½, the following naturally applies to you as well…
— CNN
Today in History
The Babe Hits 500
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 career home runs with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Windstar Debuts New Land Tours, Added Itineraries, and Adventurous Shore Excursions in Asia
Travelers looking for the perfect mix of casual comfort and outright adventure should look no further than upscale cruise line Windstar Cruises. The 212-guest Star Legend will ply the ancient waterways of Asia in the way that only small ships can…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
No Excuses. Just Nothing To Say
 This may be my best message of the year. Tune in.
“Last night I was editing this week's Monday Morning Message when I decided I really had nothing to say. It was fluff and I was just filling in the gaps. Sorry. It was really awful, trust me. Brain freeze.
I will try again next…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Keeping Up With Onboard Future Bookings
by Susan Schaefer
Friday August 11, 2017
All of the majo r cruise lines offer some kind of incentive to create future bookings while onboard their current cruise. It’s an effective marketing tool. While every cruise line conducts their onboard booking process in their own way, the basic premise is to target clients who are currently enjoying their cruise experience, and to get them to commit to a future cruise. Of course, that commitment requires handing over their credit card to secure the future booking with a deposit.
To entice them to do so, the cruse lines offer some type of incentive that cannot be obtained through normal shoreside booking avenues (whether direct or through a travel agent). Royal Caribbean recently announced that their NextCruise program underwent some changes which are currently being rolled…
— 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
It Takes Two to Tango!
Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Discover the Best of Canada by Rail this Winter
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Canada is the perfect winter destination and is a must-see for your clients. From snow-capped mountains to frozen waterfalls, holiday festivals to activities both adventurous and serene, Canada truly is the quintessential winter wonderland. What better way to connect all of Canada’s fabulous destinations and wintry scenes than aboard one of Canada’s premier trains. Join Canada á la Carte and VIA Rail Canada for an educational discussion on winter rail vacations in Canada.
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Let Your Clients Discover the Beauty of China on Xiamen Airlines
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Refreshing Fujian, beautiful Xiamen – China’s unique city has been recently voted the prettiest and greenest in the whole country! Located on the south coast in the Fujian Province, Xiamen offers a fine mix of city, cultural, and beach attractions. With origins dating back 5,000 years, trade has been the lifeblood of Xiamen, and the city has grown on the commerce from merchants, both Chinese and European, who used Xiamen as their ‘Gateway to China’.
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