Destinations
In Israel, Affordable Desert Adventures
The Negev Desert offers craters, cliffs, oases, Arabian leopards, and inexpensive lodging…
— New York Times
Malta, the Island Nation just below Sicily, is an Increasingly Popular Stopover
Often experienced as a day stop on Mediterranean cruises, Malta greatly rewards a longer stay. The 17-by-8-mile island is packed with lovingly restored sites that bring history to life…
— The Washington Post
Living the High Life: Europe's most Beautiful Hilltop Towns
Picturesque hilltops aren't always wild and empty.
Some are adorned by ancient castles or churches, with pretty towns teetering on the edge. These vertiginous villages exude a special aura and offer far-reaching vistas over the landscape below…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Finland Celebrates a Century of Independence with Giant Expanse of Wilderness
As Finland celebrates a century since independence, a new national park is giving the country something to shout about…
— The Independent
20 Incredible Rivers you Must Explore on Foot
The best river walks do not necessarily rely upon the river’s course for their own, but the influence of water upon the landscape and culture is a reassuring reminder of its existence…
— Telegraph (London)
Five New Roller Coasters Announced for 2018
National Roller Coaster Day has been celebrated on August 16 for over 30 years. This past National Roller Coaster Day unveiled five new thrill machines for next year…
— USA Today
Cruise
Family Cruises into Storm as Ship Operator says Kids are Too Sick to Board
The Wu family, of Box Hill South, in Melbourne’s east, had been booked on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas cruise ship travelling from Stockholm to St Petersburg via Finland on July 9, but were left furious after two of their children were not allowed on board after being deemed too sick to travel…
— Herald Sun
Cruise Ship Passengers Stranded As Harvey Ravages Texas
Thousands of cruise-ship passengers were left stranded at sea as the storm held Texas’s Port of Galveston hostage. Carnival ships Valor and Freedom, which had been set to arrive in Galveston on Saturday, were instead detoured to New Orleans. Passengers were allowed to get off there or wait to get back to Galveston — Tuesday at best, port officials said…
— New York Post
Transportation
WOW Air Rolls Out $69 One-Way Fares to Europe; What's the Catch?
What’s the catch? Well, there are several things fliers should be aware of…
— USA Today
Jetblue's Mint Class is the Most Refreshing Seat in the Skies
In March 2016 Jetblue introduced its new Mint service between Boston and San Francisco. Mint is Jetblue’s version of business class, and it features first-class amenities at the bargain price tag of $599…
— The Boston Globe
Airports Bringing in Therapy Dogs to Calm Anxious Plane Passengers
From finding gates to checking bags to trudging through security, flight preparations get many travelers wound up before they even step on the plane. And now, man’s best friend is easing a whole lot of airport anxiety…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
FIRST LOOK: Summit Hotel opens Flagship in Cebu
This is the hospitality company's fourth hotel in the Philippines and second in Cebu. Described as a collection of boutique mid-scale hotels, Summit Hotels and Resorts is one of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.'s hospitality brands…
— new.abs-cbn.com
Developer Plans Hotel on Dunnellon Blight Spot
Situated on North Water Way Street just west of U.S. 41 across the Withlacoochee River from Dunnellon City Hall, the two-story structure of concrete block and rebar is a testament of someone’s dreams that didn’t go as planned…
— Citris County Chronicle
Commune with Girlfriends (and goats) at New Gurney's Newport Resort
A sister property to Gurney’s Montauk in the Hamptons, Gurney’s Newport occupies the site of the former Hyatt Regency on the island — the quirky spot that looks like a giant brick pyramid rising out of Narragansett Bay (but was meant to resemble a sailboat, we’re told.)…
— Boston.com
Other and Odd
Best Seat on a Plane: Airline Seat Selection
Gone are the days of the earlier you arrived at check-in, the more chance you had of securing the seat you want. Today, it is more like how much extra you are prepared to pay to guarantee your seat or sit together as a family…
— Escape
7 Transformative Trips to Help Get Over a Breakup
If there’s anything that’s truly universal—that transcends time zones, cultures, and languages—it’s heartbreak. And if you’re in the midst of a soul-crushing split, it’s crossing those time zones and immersing yourself in different cultures and languages that can actually begin the healing process…
— Vogue
Today in History
The Founding of St. Augustine
The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States established by Europeans was first sighted on this day in 1565…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Mexico Can't Catch A Break
by John Frenaye
Sunday August 27, 2017
Mexico can't ca tch a break! Mexico is still reeling from the bad press surrounding a recent death of a young adult in one of their resorts and it just got a little bit worse--if that is possible. The State Department last week issued a travel warning for Mexico. However, a critical part of that warning has been overlooked by most media.
And here it is….
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Can Your Clients Trust You?
by Richard Earls
Sunday August 27, 2017
A few years ag o in this column, I asked a simple question: "Can you trust your clients?" The equally important question remains, however. Can your clients trust you? What are the elements of trust? What does "trust" mean in a commercial context? Consumers want to know the personality of your company and the people behind the company facade. The consumer wants to know that the people with whom they do business mean what they say. No hype, no false promises. It is what it is...
— 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
Scandinavia ... So your clients can enjoy the best weekend for the lowest price!
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the leading airline between the U.S. and Scandinavia for more than 70 years, and Holidays with Downtown are teaming up to “provide fascinating travel experiences” and bring you amazing and affordable weekend packages to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. SAS provides easy access to the ultimate long weekend in Scandinavia. With eleven direct flights from seven major gateways in the United States―including four major cities on the East Coast; Boston (BOS), New York (ERW), Miami (MIA), and Washington D.C. (IAD) – Scandinavia has never been closer.
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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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