Destinations
36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii
All the raves you've heard are true. Kauai is a lush island with just the right mix of amenities and untamed beauty…
— New York Times
How Le Havre went from Laughing Stock to Hipster Haven
The northern port city was granted Unesco status in 2005 for its unique, concrete-heavy architecture, designed by architect Auguste Perret, who was tasked with rebuilding a city flattened by bombs at the end of WWII…
— The Independent
8 Reasons to Visit Doha, the World’s Richest City
DUBAI may be a holiday heavyweight, but a neighbouring country has its sights set on becoming the Middle East’s next tourism hotspot — and it has the money to do it…
— Escape
Tours and Activities
Ohio Has a New Brewery Trail for Bike Riders
Created by the Athens County Visitors Bureau, the trail offers a nifty way to sample quality craft brews while cycling a 21-mile, scenic path from Athens, Ohio, to Nelsonville, Ohio…
— USA Today
Story of Louis Vuitton: As Travel Changed, so Did Luggage
As travel changed, so did luggage. That's the story told by an elaborate exhibition about Louis Vuitton, the luxury luggage and fashion brand. The exhibition, free to visit and on display in Lower Manhattan through Jan. 7, is called "Volez, Voguez, Voyagez," which means fly, sail, travel…
— Chicago Tribune
100 Years On, Tate Modern Explores Russian Revolutionary Art
Tate Modern is marking the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, which erupted a century ago this week, with an exhibition of posters, paintings, photos and publications created to inspire Russians with revolutionary fervour…
— Vancouver Sun
Cruise
Star Clippers Rolls Out Discounts for Military Families
Add Star Clippers to the list of cruise lines rolling out a promotion for military families in honor of Veterans Day. The sailing ship line on Wednesday unveiled an offer for veterans, active military personnel and their families that brings a discount of 15% on any upcoming voyage…
— USA Today
Caribbean Cruising Options Abound Offering Fall, Winter Incentives
The Caribbean has always been the quintessential cruise destination, but this might be the best time to take a cruise there in recent memory…
— Vancouver Sun
Transportation
Portland, Maine, Gets New Non-Stop to New York LaGuardia on American
American Airlines will connect Portland, Maine, to New York’s LaGuardia Airport starting this spring. The service will begin April 3, with American’s affiliate Envoy offering two daily round-trip flights on 50-seat Embraer ERJ-140 regional jets…
— USA Today
Hawaiian Airlines Plane Caught on Video Bursting into Flames
The flight from Everett’s Paine Field to Sea-Tac International Airport was carrying only crew on board, as it was being flown to Sea-Tac for maintenance work…
— The Independent
Lodging
TripAdvisor Starts Placing Symbols Next to Hotels Identified as Locations of Sexual Assault
Responding to what one travel expert categorised as “a wakeup call,” TripAdvisor has begun placing symbols next to hotels and resorts that have been identified as locations of sexual assault and other major concerns…
— The Independent
Living the Dream: Dream Hotels Creates New Hip Brand
Dream Hotel Group has been around for 30 years as a management company. It has since created the brands Dream Hotels, Time Hotels, and The Chatwal. It recently opened the first Unscripted Hotels, its newest lifestyle brand, in Durham, N.C., and has announced it will debut a second one in Birmingham, England…
— USA Today
Hotel in One of Earth's Driest Places Is Powered by the Sun
The Atacama Desert has the potential to power all of South America, and one small hotel is tapping into it. Located in the northern Chile town of San Pedro—a destination for adventure tourists and backpackers—is the unique Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa…
— National Geographic
Other and Odd
What You Need to Know About the New ID Law and Travel
The Real ID Act, which takes effect in early 2018, will require some air travelers to have identification other than a driver's license…
— New York Times
Vital Tips when Travelling with a Baby or Toddler
For those who have never travelled with a baby or small child before, air travel presents a whole new set of challenges. Travel experts from Flight Centre compiled some tips and advice you may need to consider before, during and after the flight to ensure your holiday gets off to a good start…
— IOL Travel
Today in History
The Berlin Wall
Revolution was in the air, but this time, the sentiment was for the West. On November 9, 1989, after weeks of civil unrest, the East German government announced that its citizens could visit the West without fear of reprisal…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Lessons from Dr. Bob Rotella
On a good day my golf game can be a notch or two above "awful." But down in the core of my belief system, I know I have "potential" when hitting the links...and an occasional golf ball. Dr. Bob Rotella is a sports psychologist who wrote "Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect" along with "Putting Out of Your Mind." He works out of the University of Virginia.
As I often do, I can find a correlation between "anything and everything" to "sales and marketing." To me this book was a gold mine of meaningful…
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Spotlight
New 12-Guest Expedition Cruise Offers Personalized Experiences for Guests & Generous Incentives for Travel Advisors
by Simone Hasskew Thursday November 09, 2017
Expedition cruises have emerged in the last 50 years as an increasingly popular way to live life large, that’s why Offshore Outpost Expeditions (“OOE”) was created. The company’s first voyage departs November 26, 2017. In the first year of operation, OOE is offering weeklong expeditions to the Sea of Cortez and Alaska that are crafted by crew members with intimate knowledge of the areas to delight and amaze guests with a combination of coastal adventure and community in the ship’s spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces.
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Luxury Travel Tips
Rant and Rave
by Dan Chappelle Thursday November 09, 2017
In my local new paper, The Seattle Times, there is a popular daily column called “Rant & Rave” in which readers send in items such as this rant; “To the inconsiderate man at the Seahawks game who insisted on standing the entire time, my ten year old son wasn’t able to see any of the game thanks to you.” And this rave: “Bravo to the city bus driver who helps my elderly mother get safely cross the street. Its people like you that restores my faith in mankind.” It’s the little, big things that make their way into this column each day.
As we approach US Thanksgiving, (Canadians celebrate it in October) let’s take time to reflect and celebrate all of the wonderful benefits the travel…
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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
How to Sell the Islands of Tahiti
Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST
This webinar will introduce you to the islands of Tahiti.
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Visit Japan in 2018!
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST
Demand to Japan is on the rise.
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South Africa: A World in One Country
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Join South African Airways and South African Tourism on a journey through our awe-inspiring country. We’ll discuss top-selling activities, including the vibrant city of Cape Town, big 5 safaris, world-class museums and restaurants and adrenaline-fueled adventures. We’ll also review tips and tools to help you effectively sell and market South Africa to your clients with confidence.
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