Destinations
Tuvalu: Why is this Polynesian Paradise the Least Visited Place in the World?
Tucked away in the South Pacific, Tuvalu is a picture-perfect collection of nine islands, sitting about halfway between Hawaii and Australia…
— The Independent
State Department Issues Travel Warning for Mexico
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning Tuesday for Americans traveling to certain parts of Mexico. The advisory cautions citizens to avoid traveling to certain locations due to increased criminal activity…
— Fox Travel News
Where Else can you Watch Log Rolling, a Herring Toss and Fools on Spools?
You can’t do much better than a port stop in Petersburg, where the town’s Norwegian heritage is on full display…
— Miami Herald
Tours and Activities
Fort Lauderdale City Guide: How to Spend a Weekend in the Venice of America
From soaking up some rays to hitting the Everglades, here’s how to spend 48 hours in this low-key Florida destination that’s on the up and up…
— The Independent
Seeing Red: Take a Trip to Wisconsin's Cranberry Marshes
Drive up to Wisconsin Rapids and take a DIY tour along the Cranberry Highway, winding almost 50 miles along country roads skirting cranberry farms, some in the same family for three or four generations…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
You Can Soon Cruise to Alaska Directly from Singapore with Princess Cruises
If you have time to spare, or ample annual leave, this 29-day direct cruise from Singapore to Alaska may be a good option for those who do not like taking long-haul flights to US or Canada…
— Asia One
Exchange Rate Cuts Cost of Cruise Ship Drinks Packages for Australians
Royal Caribbean has revised its foreign exchange rate to reflect the stronger Australian dollar, effectively reducing costs for onboard extras…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Icelandair: Cleveland Will Be Newest U.S. City
Icelandair did not reveal a specific start date, saying only that service would launch in May 2018. Flights would be Cleveland's first to Europe since 2009…
— USA Today
A Soaring Demand for Cross-Border Air Travel
To serve the swelling market on both sides of the border, airlines including American, Alaska and Southwest recently added dozens of new routes or increased flight frequency to connect major business hubs and tourist hot spots in both countries…
— Miami Herald
Jetstar Launches Direct Flights from Melbourne to Zhengzhou, China
The city of Zhengzhou, in central China, is the latest flight route to be added to the budget airline’s network. The city, the capital of Henan Province, is famous for its Shaolin Monaster…
— Escape
Lodging
August Hotel Roundup: The Latest Openings, Renovations, Brand Updates
The U.S hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in three key areas during the last week of July. Hoteliers moved into August feeling optimistic, with a slate of new openings, renovations and other updates…
— USA Today
New Rooms at Temecula Resort-Casino to Open with Stay-and-Play Deals
Pechanga Resort and Casino plans to open a new 568-room tower at the end of December. It’s part of a $285-million expansion at the Temecula site that also will add two restaurants, a two-level spa and a 4.5-acre pool complex…
— LA Times
Hotel Wales' Future Uncertain after Selling for $35M
The Hotel Wales, a cozy Carnegie Hill institution for nearly 100 years, might be facing check-out time…
— New York Post
Other and Odd
What on Earth Happens to Lost Luggage?
It’s one of a traveller’s worst nightmares - being the last person at the airport conveyor belt and coming to that slow realisation that your bag isn’t coming…
— Telegraph (London)
Asian Millennials Are Traveling Solo For Their Own Adventures
Asian millennial travelers armed with digital tools are changing the travel trends with “personalized agendas.” And they are the driving force behind the current solo travel boom…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
Eugene Bullard
Eugene Bullard joined the French Foreign Legion upon the outbreak of World War I. A native of Georgia, he traveled back to the United States to enlist and fight for his country when the U.S. joined the war…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
ASTA Travel Agency Profile
by Kevin Wang
Wednesday August 23, 2017
ASTA has been a reliable source of research on the travel agency industry for many decades. We collect, collate and analyze data that is not available anywhere else on agency operations from agency business models to revenue sources. Our data can be used to pinpoint agency trends, compare and contrast agency operations, and develop marketing tactics.
Part of the American Society of Travel Agents’ (ASTA) wide-ranging benchmark reporting program, the upcoming 2017 ASTA Travel Agency Profile report provides a snapshot of the U.S. travel agency industry through ASTA agency members’ financial and operational…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Treat Your Customers Like Dogs
 Yes. You heard me right. I said like dogs. It is high time that we all start to treat all of our good customers like dogs. And for that matter, every one we care about should be treated like dogs. And this is nothing but good, sound advice. This is like it ought to be.
Let me…
— 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
100% Pure New Zealand with Air New Zealand and Down Under Answers
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
New Zealand is one country that continues to amaze everyone; with its diverse scenery, natural beauty and Maori culture.
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It Takes Two to Tango!
Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Do you know how to sell Argentina?
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