Destinations
How to Spend a Weekend in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is idyllic all year round, but come Christmas it’s extra special, thanks to festive markets, ice skating, and plenty of pubs in which to warm the cockles after a wintry walk...
— The Independent
The Renaissance of Rockland
There was a time when you wouldn’t want to stick around Rockland, Maine. But things have changed, and the once-gritty commercial center is fast becoming an artsy enclave, with a swelling cluster of studios and galleries...
— The Boston Globe
A Seafood Lover's Guide to French Polynesia
Today, couples don’t come only to honeymoon on Bora-Bora and laze in the sun on their overwater bungalow decks, but travelers come, too, to take part in immersive activities out on the water…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Secrets of the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a major New York tourist draw. Read tips and secret hacks on how to get there, when to go and where to eat nearby…
— CNN
Five Things to Do Before Art Basel Miami Beach Begins
The fringe events going down before are an excellent way to get a jump on Miami Art Week. Here are five super cool arts events to get your Miami Art Week experience rolling…
— Miami New Times
A New Kind of Fitness Retreat for New Year's Fitness Goals
These new fitness retreats exchange pain and suffering for patience and pleasure to help you achieve your New Year's fitness goals…
— New York Times
Cruise
Seabourn Cruise Line Promotion brings Free Upgrades, On-board Credits
Called the Wish List Sale, the offer also includes up to $500 per cabin in on-board credit for most cabins. Customers booking a premium suite or penthouse will receive $1,000 in on-board credit…
— USA Today
Unveiled: The Futuristic new Cruise Ship which lets guests 'Walk on Water'
MSC Seaside, the world’s newest high-tech luxury cruise ship will be unveiled today, built with an innovative “beach condo” style structure…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
New Budget Carrier Level expands to NYC, Boston with $149 Flights to Europe
Level, the long-haul budget airline launched by British Airways’ parent company, will make Paris its second European base. At the same time, British Airways' said it will pull the plug on its higher-end OpenSkies brand…
— USA Today
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport trials Disneyland inspired Time Slots to Reduce Queuing Times
The busy airport, which sees more than 63 million passengers pass through every year, is introducing a time-allocated security lane to help cut queues down in peak periods…
— The Independent
New Ski Airline on the Brink of Collapse Before it Has Even Taken Off
A new ski specialist airline looks set to be grounded before any of its planes have so much as taken off - leaving 5,000 winter holidaymakers in the lurch…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Allegiant selects Design, Construction teams for Florida Hotel-Condos
Allegiant officials on Tuesday announced the design and construction teams for a hotel and condominium complex spanning 22 acres of beachfront property in western…
— Las Vegas Review Journal
Two New hotels Coming to Whiskey Row
Hotel Distil and Moxy Hotel will be located on Main Street near First Street and are expected to open in fall 2019. The hotels are a part of the revitalization of Whiskey Row, which suffered heavy fire damage more than two years ago…
— wlky.com
Sage Hospitality opens Two Hilton Hotels in Boulder
The Embassy Suites Boulder offers 204 rooms and the largest private ballroom in Boulder. Next to it, the Hilton Garden Inn Boulder features 172 rooms and The Garden Grille…
— Denver Business Journal
Other and Odd
Holiday Gifts for Travelers: Think Small!
Sometimes less is more when you're traveling. That may be the best holiday gift-giving advice for the jetsetter in your life. Go small. And practical…
— USA Today
New App Allows Passengers to Bid for Cheap Upgrades on Planes
Seatfrog already allows rail travellers on Virgin Trains’s east coast line to bid for last-minute upgrades, starting from £5, but now the groundbreaking app is set to launch in the air…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Zong Massacre
On November 29, 1781, the crew of a British slave ship, The Zong, murdered 133 African slaves bound for Jamaica by dumping them overboard into the sea to claim insurance…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Testimonials Are Powerful Things!
 Today's Message: Good Enough May Not Be Good Enough
Not long ago I found myself researching a few restaurant reviews in the local newspaper. I spotted an establishment that caught my attention and thought this particular spot would serve an upcoming occasion quite…
— 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
Urban Alberta: Vacations in Calgary and Edmonton
Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Alberta offers something for every traveler. Whether your clients seek outdoor adventures or arts and cultural opportunities, the province’s top urban destinations are sure to please at any time of the year.
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Let Your Clients Discover the Beauty of China on Xiamen Airlines
Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Refreshing Fujian, beautiful Xiamen – China’s unique city has been recently voted the prettiest and greenest in the whole country! Located on the south coast in the Fujian Province, Xiamen offers a fine mix of city, cultural, and beach attractions. With origins dating back 5,000 years, trade has been the lifeblood of Xiamen, and the city has grown on the commerce from merchants, both Chinese and European, who used Xiamen as their ‘Gateway to China’.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
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