Destinations
Cairo City Guide: How to Spend a Weekend in Egypt's Big, Bold Capital
With big savings to be had in Egypt due to the downturn in tourism combined with the still-flagging Egyptian pound, now’s a great time to rediscover the splendour of the capital’s bustling core, its historic buildings and institutions now sitting alongside a wave of hip new galleries, restaurants and hotels…
— The Independent
Why Seville is the Perfect City for an Autumn Break
Need one last blast of warmth? Look no further than Seville. As summer’s heat fades into mild autumn days, so Seville changes pace and the cultural season kicks off…
— Telegraph (London)
Is the Bronx another Brooklyn in the Making? No Jeers, just Cheers for this Urban Revival
The Bronx is undergoing something of a revival and is the fastest-growing borough in New York. For a visitor, there is plenty to see and experience…
— LA Times
Tours and Activities
Legoland Florida Adding Virtual Reality To Coaster
The Winter Haven theme park is revamping its existing Project X roller coaster into a new experience called The Great Lego Race VR Coaster. It is scheduled to open at Legoland Florida sometime next year, the park announced Tuesday…
— Sun Sentinel
Milwaukee's 'Gallery Night and Day' Shows Off City's Vibrant Art Scene
Brew City has a seriously good art scene, too, and it knows how to show it off during Gallery Night and Day. Four weekends a year, dozens of venues throw what feels like a big, communal party celebrating the visual arts on Friday night and Saturday…
— Chicago Tribune
An Oasis of Orchids, Animals and Architecture in Medellín, Colombia
A striking shelter hosting an orchid collection – and the odd wandering iguana – is the centrepiece of a tropical paradise rescued from developers in the 1970s…
— The Guardian
Cruise
50 Facts About The QE2
Fifty years after the QE2 ocean liner was launched by the Queen, and almost a decade after its retirement, the great ship is still gathering dust in a UAE dock. We present a fact for each year of its existence…
— Telegraph (London)
Climate Change brings Melting Ice, and Cruise Passengers, to Canada
When a massive luxury cruise ship docked outside the tiny Inuit town of Cambridge Bay this summer, it doubled the population of the town for a day. The Serenity is by far the largest passenger ship ever to ply the waters of the Northwest Passage, from Alaska through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and on toward Greenland…
— USA Today
Cruise Control: A More Sustainable Alternative In Croatia
Croatia’s hot spots are overflowing with cruise ship passengers but there is a more sustainable way to see the Dalmatian coast – on a 31-passenger vessel that can put in to smaller ports off the big-boat radar…
— The Guardian
Transportation
Airlines Cap Fares, Add Flights Ahead Of Hurricane Maria
American Airlines capped fares at $99 for standard coach seats and at $199 for premium seats through Sept. 24 for departures from 12 locations in the Caribbean. The fare caps apply to non-stop flights…
— USA Today
Icelandair Cabin Crew Puts on Live Theater Performance for Passengers
Earlier this month, the airline's cabin crew, who trained with the British immersive theater group Gideon Reeling, performed a three-act play, "Ahead of Time," during a transatlantic trip from London to New York…
— Fox Travel News
After Earthquake, some Airlines allow Mexico City Travelers to Change Tickets Without Paying Fees
Delta Air Lines is waiving change fees for travelers with tickets to, from or through Mexico City on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to its website. American Airlines and United Airlines also will waive fees for travelers ticketed Tuesday and Wednesday (check the change rules on their respective websites)…
— LA Times
Lodging
In Los Angeles, Hotel Hipness Makes a Grand Return
Elements of the once-lost glittering age are re-emerging, thanks to a new breed of hotels, complete with public pools, pillowed banquettes, outdoor movie nights and gaggles of fashionable locals who have turned these transitory spaces into permanent hot spots…
— New York Times
Get Ready to Live Like the Pioneer Woman and Stay in Her Hotel
If you've ever wanted to spend a night at the sprawling-yet-cozy Oklahoma ranch that the Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond calls home, this comes pretty close: The Food Network star is opening a hotel…
— Today
Luxury for All: Ian Schrager's Public Hotel Opens in New York
The godfather of the boutique hotel—a fairly major innovation—believes his concept for the Public Hotel may be the most important idea he contributes to the industry…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
How to Survive a Marathon Flight
New research conducted by the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre is taking an interdisciplinary approach to preventing the fatigue associated with marathon flights. Scientists are reviewing issues including nutrition, physical activity and sleep…
— Vancouver Sun
Six Holiday Essentials that Fuel the Perfect Getaway
Even for those of us who like to travel light, there are some key essentials that help take a trip from good to great. Here, the Indy travel team reveal those holiday items that they simply couldn’t live without…
— The Independent
Today in History
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2
On September 20, 1967, Queen Elizabeth II launched the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, fondly known as the "QE2"…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Vacations® Introduces Its 2018 Collection Brochure
South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®) launches its 2018 Collection brochure, featuring an expanded portfolio of affordable air-inclusive vacation packages to a variety of destinations throughout Southern and East…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Saving Wildlife: What's In It For Humans?
by Jane Behrend Wednesday September 20, 2017
"Saving wild places through travel" is our vision statement at Emerging Destinations. A recent article that we came across channels that philosophy and we wanted to share.
Why should people care about wildlife? BBC poses that critical question in an article by Michael Marshall on the British news service's global website — What is the Point of Saving Endangered…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Mike's Morning Missives
Be Yourself…But Be Professional
Email has always been a double edged sword as far as I am concerned. It definitely provides an easy and fast option when communicating your ideas to others. But it also must be remembered that the tone and “voice” of a printed message is 100% determined by the receiver. Their immediate mental attitude determines whether your message is interpreted properly or not.
While browsing one morning, I hit a link and found myself at Jim Logan's website and spotted these ten tips regarding Direct Mail. I saw an immediate connection to email, and thought you might benefit from Mr. Logan’s…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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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
Discover hidden treasures of Flanders, Belgium
Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Flanders, Belgium is known for beer, chocolates, its well preserved architecture and UNESCO world heritage cities such as Bruges. But Flanders has so much more to offer. Experiences that we haven’t covered in great detail in previous webinars. Join us for this webinar and discover what hidden treasures Flanders has to offer. Learn about Belgian wines and whiskey. Get to know some amazing castles and off the beaten bath landscapes. Find out about world renowned museums. Understand multi-generational and accessible travel in Flanders. And discover why the world famous Smurfs are just one of many Belgian comics.
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Getting to Know Scenic – All-Inclusive, All Luxury, All the Time
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Only Scenic Luxury Cruises creates and delivers a truly all-inclusive experience for travelers who seek extraordinary experiences and exceptional service. When your clients travel with Scenic, you can be confident that we have thought of every detail, and every single aspect of their comfort and peace of mind has been considered. On this webinar, you will learn all aspects of Scenic and our five-star, truly all-inclusive luxury river cruise vacations, including:
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What's New for 2018!
Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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