Destinations
Hamburg: Why it's Time you Took a Break in Germany's Most Liveable City
The maritime city is defined by the ebb and flow of water. The Elbe, the city’s industrial shipping artery, is an immense tidal river that courses into the North Sea…
— Telegraph (London)
The "First Lady of Tequila" Provides an Insider's Guide to San Miguel de Allende
When Casa Dragones cofounder Bertha González Nieves launched the high-end sipping tequila label eight years ago in the central Mexico city of San Miguel de Allende, she says it was the independent spirit and courage of the city’s legendary Dragones cavalry that drew the brand there…
— Vogue
The Alt City Guide to Cambridge
Cambridge’s food, drink, music and arts scenes are thriving, with an underground ethic energised more by town than gown…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Windsor Castle Visitor Guide: Tickets, Prices, Opening Times and Highlights
There are few things to beat a first view of Windsor Castle crouching on its ridge above the River Thames, 23 miles west of central London, with that peculiar menace created so brilliantly by the Normans…
— Telegraph (London)
Carve out Some Time to visit Illinois' Mega Pumpkin Patch
The Condills' Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur is packed with 300-plus varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from more than 30 countries…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Cruise Ship Stuck in the Gulf because of Tropical Depression Nate
The Carnival Fantasy is two days overdue since the port of Mobile, Alabama, was closed because of the storm, and no one knows when it will be able to return…
— Fox Travel News
First Impressions of a Millennial River Cruise
Uniworld was one of the early pioneers of the luxury river cruise sector, and in 2018 it’ll become the first to enter the millennial cruise market with the debut of its U by Uniworld brand…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Paints Boeing 737 for Animated Disney-Pixar Movie
Southwest Airlines is turning to Disney as the source of inspiration for its latest “specialty aircraft.” The carrier will paint one of its Boeing 737s in the colors of “Coco,” an upcoming Disney-Pixar movie set to be released Nov. 22…
— USA Today
Travel Experts Say we Need a Flight Levy to Protect Against Airline Collapse
All plane tickets should be subject to a levy to fund the repatriation of passengers after an airline collapses, Abta has demanded. The travel association’s chief executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “The Monarch collapse has shown consumer protection in travel is not understood and there’s a gaping hole at its centre.”…
— The Independent
No more Air Berlin Flights from Miami — or Any Place Else
Bankrupt German airline Air Berlin says it’s preparing to end flights at the end of October. The dpa news agency reported Monday that in a letter to employees the airline, Germany’s second largest, said that flights under the airline code AB “according to the current state of things, will no longer be possible after October 28 at the latest.”…
— Miami Herald
Lodging
Not Just Rooms, Hotels Offer One-of-a-Kind Experiences
With competitors like Airbnb nipping at their heels, hotels are going beyond extra nights and room upgrades to entice their most faithful customers…
— New York Times
Seven Hotels that Will Make You want to Visit Japan
Travelers can take their pick between a high-rise hotel with far-reaching views, a traditional inn or even a futuristic pod hotel…
— USA Today
3 Haunted Haunts Only The Bravest Travelers Should Visit
Boo! Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to come face to face with fear than by staying in a seriously spooky accommodation. Whether you want to get the creeps in a dingy dungeon, or panic at a haunted hotel, Booking.com, the world leader in connecting travelers with more than one million incredible places to stay, has compiled a list of the best best destinations to give yourself a fright…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Why It's Completely Fine to Travel to Honeymoon Destinations by Yourself
Solo travel can even apply to the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. Here's why you should be going to places like the Maldives by yourself…
— Vogue
More Trips for the Over 65s as 'Generation Rent' feels the Holiday Pinch
New research released by Abta, the travel association, also shows that families and the over-65s are among Britain’s top holidaymakers. Abta’s annual Holiday Habits Report reveals that people with older families (children over the age of five) took the most trips, booking an average of 4.5, with the majority of their holidays taken in the UK…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Resignation of Spiro Agnew
On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Extends Group Booking Promotion
South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, has extended its special group booking promotion of offering one free tour conductor ticket* (restrictions apply) for every 10 group passengers traveling on SAA…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Are You Prettier Than a Skunk Sandwich?
 I recently spoke about the importance of body language and how it can speak volumes about you and your professionalism. Today I will touch upon how you are interpreted.
Are you comparing your product or service (YOU) with industry leaders or with the mediocre rank and file competitors in your immediate area like Jimmy "the Shank"…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Fly the Fujian Province with Xiamen Air
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday October 10, 2017
Located on the  Southeast coast of mainland China, Fujian is a province that stands as one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse provinces in China. Due to multiple waves of migration from the central China area, this province offers varying cultural experiences throughout, making it one of the best diverse destinations to visit.
— 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
ARGENTINA POINT TO POINT WITH AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS
Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
There are many reasons why one should really visit Argentina. Actually it is quite simple: Argentina is maximum diversity in nature, adventure, and culture. There are only a few places in the world where you can find glaciers, deserts, mountains, jungle, sea coast, and volcanoes all in one country.
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Next Stop Serengeti: Book Clients on Precision Air to Discover Tanzania’s Magical Wildlife
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The vast plains of the Serengeti National Park cover almost 5,700 square miles – and the annual wildebeest migration across the Serengeti is the most spectacular wildlife event on the planet. The migration is the lifeblood of the plains, fertilizing the soil, and providing vital protein for predators – without it, the entire eco-system would collapse. A glimpse into the interconnectedness of life itself!
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Learning Journeys For Women
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Join Learning Journeys President Carol Dimopoulos to explore the world of transformative travel for women.
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Experience Live Events, with Events 365
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
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