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Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.
Destinations
10 Reasons to Visit the Happiest Country on Earth
Whales, kayaking, hiking… Andrew Stone selects 10 enticing escapes in Norway…
— Telegraph (London)
Hawaii Getaway: A Blast to Lahaina's Historic Past
This tropical town may be better known for its touristy souvenir shops and cafes, but a stroll along Lahaina's waterfront yields a glimpse into Hawaii's past, from its whaling days to King Kamehameha's extracurricular activities…
— Miami Herald
Three Days in the Okanagan Valley
Penticton has all the right ingredients for a perfect getaway. Head home after a few days feeling relaxed and well fed or—better yet—extend your trip and explore more of BC’s Okanagan Valley…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
Luxury for Less in Orlando? It Can Be Done
To make an upscale trip more affordable, plan meals wisely, focus on family-friendly hotels with lots of activities and pay attention to promotions…
— New York Times
The Best Museum Exhibits in Europe for Fall 2017
Prepare to be dazzled by precious jewels, wowed by a Game of Thrones-esque warrior tribe, and toast to the first winemakers in history. Make plans to visit Europe’s museums this fall — and see these best exhibits on deck…
— USA Today
Horniman Museum Plans Major New Gallery Exploring 'What it Means to Be Human'
One of London’s most-treasured museums, the Horniman, is developing the World Gallery to showcase the way ‘people from every continent live their lives’…
— The Guardian
Cruise
What you Don't Read in a Cruise Brochure
What do you want from your cruise? Fine wining and dining? Top-drawer entertainment? You can see how tricky it gets when you start drilling down on the specifics. That’s why God invented cruise agents…
— Escape
12 Incredible Escapes to Cruise your way into Autumn - From Balmy Rio to Frozen Alaska
There’s so much more to a holiday at sea than lounging on deck or indulging in the buffet. Excursions open up a world of adventure. To mark Cruise Month we head down the gangway…
— mirror.co.uk
Transportation
Air France Jet Engine Fails Mid-Flight
One of the four engines on the Airbus A380 flight AF66 failed west of Greenland on Saturday. No-one was injured in the incident, but passengers remained on board hours after the landing at 15:42 GMT…
— BBC
Heartbreak for Monarch Staff and Passengers after 4am Airline Collapse
After 49 years of flying tens of millions of passengers to Europe and beyond, one of the proudest names in travel has collapsed — costing the jobs of 2,750 staff and the holiday plans of hundreds of thousands of travellers…
— The Independent
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Resumes Flights after 'Temporarily' Suspending them Following Shooting
McCarran Airport first advised its passengers that some flights “will be affected” and said delays are to be expected. It later tweeted saying all flights in and out of the airport “have been temporarily halted” following the reported shooting on the Las Vegas Strip…
— Fox Travel News
New Black Boxes Will Be Easier to Track in Plane Crashes at Sea
Instead of going down with the plane, the recorders will be released and bob back to the surface. They will then send a signal to satellites…
— New York Times
Lodging
Hotels Try to Shut Out Noise from Guestrooms
From double insulating walls to adding thicker headboards to installing quieter air conditioning units to providing white noise machines, hotels are trying to provide a more calming sleep environment…
— USA Today
Las Vegas Shooting: Mandalay Bay, MGM Hotels on Lockdown after Concert Massacre
MGM Resorts International confirmed it has placed the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and its nearby resorts on “lockdown” in the wake of Sunday night's massacre in Las Vegas…
— Fox Travel News
Disney: Swan and Dolphin Resort shows off New-Look Rooms, Lobby
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is celebrating the completion of a renovation that has involved all 2,267 guests rooms and, dramatically, the Dolphin’s lobby…
— Sun Sentinel
Other and Odd
10 Tips for Mastering the Mindful Weekend Getaway
Savvy travelers, or as we like to call them, Weekenders, recognize every Friday afternoon as an opportunity to escape. They know that 10-day trips aren’t always possible, but a mini-excursion still has the potential for some serious…
— The Huffington Post
Want To Travel But Don't Care Where? Book A 'Surprise Vacation'
Pack Up Go is one of a handful of surprise vacation travel agencies that aims to add a suspenseful twist to trips…
— Chicago Tribune
Today in History
Peanuts
On October 2, 1950 seven newspapers, including the Seattle Times, the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune ran the very first Peanuts comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
The MLM resurgence, and Host Agency Reviews is all over it!
by John Frenaye
Monday October 02, 2017
If you are look ing to get into the travel industry…or if you are already in the travel industry and woke up with a burning desire to read an outstanding article, this is the one for you! Mary Stein and Stephanie Lee from Host Agency Reviews pulled back the curtain on the cockroach of the travel industry—the MLM or network marketing agency.
With my own personal distaste for the MLM crowd, these two women are my travel heroes for 2017. In a very in-depth article, they peeled back the layers of the onion to really give readers a solid insight into the scam, and actionable tips on how to avoid being scammed. In fact, TRO also has a great resource for…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
How Are You Doing?
 I remember the day when Max came to my home. Max was a foreign summer exchange student visiting with my nephew Andrew who lives in Vermont. These two very fine young men are proof positive that there is hope in the world.
Andrew is my oldest sister's son. Two more of my five sisters joined the get-together that day, along with their immediate families. We taught Max (from Too-Loose, France) a couple of sound bites made famous in New Jersey: In his very French accent he co' ca…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Thinking Backwards
by Richard Earls
Sunday October 01, 2017
I don't like mo st game shows. I'm a high-functioning introvert, but the bright lights, noise and screaming frighten me. With one exception. I really enjoy Jeopardy. When I happen to catch it on television during an evening of channel surfing, I like playing along at least for a minute or two. In the no-stress environment of my living room, I am really good. Especially when I discount categories like "Broadway Musicals."
What I really like about Jeopardy, though, is the format. Alex Trebec gives you the answer and the object is to provide the correct question - forcing me to think backwards. That little bit of a twist on my mental hardwiring engages an ability to dig a bit deeper for each challenge. Jeopardy teaches us to think…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Peter Worthing, U.S Vice President of Sales, G Adventures
 Previously the Senior Director of U.S Sales for Trafalgar, Peter Worthing now joins G Adventures as the U.S Vice President of Sales. A seasoned travel industry veteran, Peter is driven by a passion for travel sparked from a young age. With 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry building relationships and teams, Peter currently joins a group of regional sales managers as well as private group specialists with G Adventures that provide support to the travel agent community. Read on to learn more about Peter Worthing, and his role with G Adventures…
— 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
Learning Journeys For Women
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
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Iconic Australia on Sale with Qantas and Goway
Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
You don’t just visit Australia, you live it. Because it’s just not a place you see, it’s a place you feel. Let Goway and Qantas create the perfect Australia vacation, one that includes iconic Aussie destinations - just for your valued clients. Australia and Qantas welcome you with open arms and invite you join this informative webinar where we will teach about some of the amazing destinations that makes Australia so special. We will be featuring the Whitsundays, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and of course Qantas.
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Experience deluxe river cruising with Emerald Waterways
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Emerald Waterways, a virtual newcomer to the river cruise industry just 3 short years ago, has now grown to seven purpose built ships cruising the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhone & Douro rivers.
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