Destinations
Seeking Solitude in Japan's Mountain Monasteries
Koyasan is one of the premier destinations for Buddhist pilgrims in Japan. As its popularity with travelers peaks, can it still be enjoyed by a Western visitor?…
— New York Times
Why Lviv makes the Best Value Weekend Break this Winter
Laidback cafes, chocolate shops and fairytale architecture - here's why Lviv is the perfect cultural break…
— The Independent
Miami Street Art: Welcome to America's most Instagrammable City
Goldman Srebnick owns and runs the most prominent of these, Wynwood Walls, an outdoor space that boasts the largest collection of street art murals in the world. Even for those of us who generally prefer our paint passed from brush to canvas, rather than can to wall, this place is impressive…
— Telegraph (London)
6 Scottish Highlands Vacations To Take If You Can't Get Enough 'Outlander'
The lush greenery and rich landscapes of the Scottish Highlands are calling, and these six spots are perfect for you. Best of all, you can visit without transporting through a magical rock, ye ken?…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
These are the 10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
There's nothing a bookworm likes more than a reading holiday; and what could be better than a holiday read? Surely only a holiday library. Many of the most beautiful in the world are open to the public for visits, so to celebrate Libraries Week, which runs until 14 October, we've picked our favourites from around the globe…
— The Independent
The Glass-Bottomed Walkway in China that Cracks Under your Feet
China has developed something of an obsession with terrifying glass-bottomed walkways. But its newest see-through bridge really takes the biscuit…
— Telegraph (London)
Breathtaking Fall Bike Adventures
Some of the best places to take a cycling adventure are on former railway corridors given new life as recreational paths…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Nine things Cruise Newbies Need to Know before Walking the Gangplank
There are hundreds of cruise lines out there, and sifting through the options — like the themes (“The Walking Dead” or “Oprah”?) destinations (Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, Asia?) and even ship sizes (travel on the largest cruise ship in the world!) — can be overwhelming. But here’s a little secret: Even cruise experts rely on travel agents to find the right fit…
— The Washington Post
New Details Revealed for World's Largest Cruise Ship
While Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is set to become the world’s largest cruise ship next year, it will have a lot in common with its sister ships. Except they won’t have laser tag…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
72-hour Sale: Southwest Fares fall below $100 Round-Trip
Southwest' big twice-a-year blockbuster fare sale rolled out on Tuesday morning. Short trips were cheapest, but the sale included longer flights, too…
— USA Today
Dubai Airport is replacing Security Checks with Face-Scanning Fish
Dubai International Airport is doing away with security counters next year and introducing virtual fish to verify your identity instead. Yes, you read that right…
— Telegraph (London)
Condor's Summer Flights from New Orleans to Germany will Return in 2018
Condor Airlines will continue its twice-weekly, summertime nonstop flights from New Orleans to Germany in 2018. The flight launched in May as one of two new European connections for the city…
— NOLA
Lodging
Where to Stay (and What to Eat) in Matera, Italy
Entrepreneurs have returned home after stints in Rome and Milan and given new life to the city, which will be 2019’s European Capital of Culture. Thankfully, they’ve allowed the place to speak for itself — opening elegant hotels with vaulted cave rooms and restaurants that offer refined takes on local classics…
— New York Times
Honeymoon Hotels: Five Romantic Resorts in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit
Couples can choose among a selection of secluded five-star resorts, boutique beach town hotels, or classic Mexican accommodations…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
What Martha Stewart Can't Travel Without
The cookbook author and television host always has three iPads, workout gear and, of course, food (including her own hard-boiled eggs)…
— New York Times
Top Luggage Hacks to Pack Light and Avoid Excess Baggage Fees
There are simple steps to avoid coughing up extra cash for an overstuffed suitcase. The most effective way to avoid excess fees is to understand exactly how much you can stash on an aircraft, then pack accordingly…
— Escape
Today in History
Saturday Night Live
On this date in 1975, Saturday Night Live had its debut as a new comedy show for…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Complimentary and Extended Pre-Cruise Packages
American Cruise Lines announces special 2018 Complimentary and Extended Pre-Cruise Packages on many of its most popular…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Why Isn’t Your Travel Marketing Working?
by Anita Pagliasso
Wednesday October 11, 2017
One of the most common complaints I hear from home-based agents is that their marketing isn’t working and they don’t know why! Most new home-based agents are skeptical at best when I explain to them how changing their marketing approach can actually make clients come to them.
They definitely don't believe me when I tell them marketing can be easy, fun and not always going to break the bank. But it all changes when their phone starts ringing off the hook and new business starts rolling…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Make the Right Choice with Golden Tickets
 With the overwhelming growth of the ticket industry, the need to feel that you have chosen the right broker has never been greater. Choosing Golden Tickets for your event ticketing needs not only gives you assurance that you made the right choice, but they also have the opportunity to give you ticketing options that are no longer available in the box office, something unique to their process.
— 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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Today we are going to drift away just a tad from my daily format. Here are a few “nuggets” of information taken from a few of my past reminders.
