Destinations
36 Hours in Trieste, Italy
A distinctive Adriatic experience awaits in this Old World city, with its broad, breezy plazas, coffeehouses and cozy seafood restaurants…
— New York Times
Wisconsin's Green County Makes a Delicious Destination for Cheese Fans
While it’s beer that made Milwaukee famous, it’s cheese that has put Monroe (and the surrounding countryside) on the map. For dairy devotees, Green County remains the destination of choice to indulge their cheesy cravings…
— Chicago Tribune
6 Reasons to Put Zambia on Your Next African Itinerary
Zambia is home to Victoria Falls, but it's so much more than that. It's a vast country, as large as France, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary combined, with a rich history for conservation and responsible tourism that continues to thrive today…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Behind the Sscenes at Chicago's Iconic Buckingham Fountain
Whether it's as a background for selfies or a view for morning runners, Buckingham Fountain with its sea horse sculptures is an iconic landmark in Chicago. Construction on the fountain finished in 1927 and most of the original parts have withstood the test of time…
— Chicago Tribune
Dig in! It's time for Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Don’t worry about packing your bags for this trip around the world — the Epcot International Food…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Planning a Cruise? Steer Clear of Surprise Charges and Incidental Fees
It's hard to find a vacation bargain that's as inexpensive as a cruise. Where else can you get food, lodging and transportation for as little as $50 or $100 a day? But if you're not careful, you can spend three or four times as much on incidentals…
— LA Times
Teppanyaki Restaurant To Debut On Carnival Horizon Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line's Asian restaurant Bonsai just grew a little bigger; Bonsai Teppanyaki will debut onboard Carnival Horizon when it launches in spring 2018, making it the line's first teppanyaki restaurant at sea…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Houston's Airports Closed for yet Another Day; Harvey Cancellations top 7,500
Another day of travel chaos loomed for fliers in Texas as Harvey's remnants wreaked havoc on flights schedules for a fourth day in a row Tuesday…
— USA Today
Airline Creates 'Mood Food' Snack Box To Help Calm Nervous Passengers
Monarch Airlines decided to try to sooth both passengers' hunger and their anxieties with new, allegedly mood-boosting snack boxes featuring foods designed to help passengers keep their spirits and their immune systems up while flying…
— Fox Travel News
New Trains to Shave Hour off Amtrak's Chicago-to-St. Louis Trip
New locomotives will be able to get to higher speeds and can help help cut travel times to St. Louis by one hour next year, state officials said…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
Suite Spot: Prince Waikiki, Honolulu
"Out of sight, out of mind" may seem an odd way to describe two 33-story towers of rosy limestone and glass, but since its opening in 1990, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club kept a decidedly low profile among Mainland visitors…
— San Francisco Chronicle
Mexico’s Coolest Hotel isn’t on a Beach — It’s in its Capital
Set in a former 16th-century royal palace steps from Mexico City’s grand and gritty historic center, Downtown Mexico is a coolly inventive boutique hotel from Grupo Habita, owners of New York’s Hôtel Americano…
— New York Post
Michigan Avenue's Hard Rock Hotel to become St. Jane Chicago — for Jane Addams
Michigan Avenue's Hard Rock Hotel will have some playful new features but a serious name when it reopens as an independent brand next year. The new name, the St. Jane Chicago, pays homage to Chicago social worker and activist Jane Addams…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
What To Do When Holidays Go Wrong
Most holidaymakers have a great time and come home rested, relaxed and happy. But what if things go wrong - your hotel room overlooks a motorway, your escorted tour misses half of the promised visits, or, God forbid, the water in your villa’s swimming pool is bright green?…
— Telegraph (London)
Canada just Introduced a Third Gender Category on Passports
From Thursday 31 August Canadian citizens will have the option to declare their gender as “X” on their passport…
— The Independent
Today in History
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In 1865, white settlers in California killed more than 40 Native Americans in what has become known as the Three Knowles Massacre…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Vacations® Expands Air-Inclusive Product Portfolio With 15 New Properties Throughout Africa
South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations ®), the leisure vacation division of South African Airways, has introduced an array of 15 new hotels and safari lodges, nearly doubling their product offering to some of the most popular destinations throughout Africa…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
When In a Rut, Return To The Basics
 My favorite workshop critiques usually include the words basic and fundamentals. That is when I know the audience has heard my message. Please get this straight once and for all. It’s all about the basics. You don’t have to get cute or be the first one to introduce the latest flavor or trend of the month. 2+2 = 4 and it always will.
Here are five of the many fundamental sales elements you need to internalize if you want to play in the big leagues. At first glance, you will wonder what these five reminders have to do with selling. The answer:…
— 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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Aires is a city made from the cultures and histories of other cities. It is a melting pot of regions, a blending of history and lineage from other places. Buenos Aires is not a city to skip on your travel list, and thanks to Aerolíneas Argentinas, the supplier sponsor of this article, you won't have to.
