TRO Travelgram: Travel articles influencing your clients, from top consumer publications... Sponsor

Friday December 01, 2017

Destinations

On Maui, Seeking Out the Hidden Wows of Wild Hawaii
The best roads to drive are those that you would really rather not drive at all, the ones that practically yank you out of the car every mile to hike, surf, ski or just breathe in the tantalizing world beyond the windshield…

Is This Really the Best Island in the World?
The Philippine island of Palawan isn’t short of admirers. Year on year, it’s been voted the best island on Earth by top travel publications and has been chosen as the backdrop to Hollywood films…

Beyond Mykonos: 6 LGBT-Friendly Destinations for Your Next Holiday
From Uruguay to Italy, a set of beachy destinations that could very well overtake Mykonos as the leading gay destination…

Please support TRO and our Suppliers! The FREE resources and tools available to you are paid for by supplier sponsorship.

Tours and Activities

Britain's 25 Best Winter Walks
The best routes for wintry strolls, Sunday afternoon walks and family gatherings, from the Lake District to the South West…

Legacy of Trajan, who grew Empire, is Focus of Rome Exhibit
The exhibit explores how Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 A.D., united peoples across Europe and why the women in his life are sometimes seen as forerunners of U.S. First Ladies…

San Francisco Attractions: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and More
San Francisco offers five big experiences that continually dominate travel guides and websites. Here’s a suggested guide for travellers on a tight time frame…

Please support TRO and our Suppliers! The FREE resources and tools available to you are paid for by supplier sponsorship.

Cruise

Douro River Cruises: Top Cruises For Any budget
Port wine aficionados have been savvy about Porto – Portugal’s second-largest city – for years but its ongoing revival and popularity has boomed in the past five years, helped in part by river cruising…

Revealed: The World's Best Cruise Lines and Ferry Companies - According to You
The results of the 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards, based on the opinions of almost 90,000 readers, have been revealed, and - in something of a surprise - Cunard has lost the title of best large cruise line for the first time since 2011…

Please support TRO and our Suppliers! The FREE resources and tools available to you are paid for by supplier sponsorship.

Transportation

Bradley Airport Introduces Therapy Dogs In Time For Holiday Travel
A therapy dog program, which started as a pilot program in August, has officially been rolled out at the airport in partnership with Bright Spot Therapy Dogs…

Video of an Engineer Appearing to Fix Plane with Duct Tape goes Viral
According to reports, the pilot had told passengers they would experience a slight delay to their flight as the engine was receiving a "quick fix" …

Please support TRO and our Suppliers! The FREE resources and tools available to you are paid for by supplier sponsorship.

Lodging

Check in, Help out: Socially Conscious Hotels Give Back to the Community
If you’re looking to make a difference without lifting a finger on your next trip, book a stay at a hotel that puts at least some of your money where it’s needed. Here are some ways hotels are giving back…

25 of India's most Luxurious Hotels
From sumptuous lodging in the Himalayas to rooms in the busiest cities, here are 25 of India's best luxury hotels…

New Hotel Opens on Anna Maria Island
The hotel has 37 rooms and suites with kitchens; a 50-slip marina; 2,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space; Eliza Ann’s Coastal Kitchen restaurant and bar; a resort-style swimming pool and a sun deck extending into the marina, according to the developer, Mainsail Lodging…

Please support TRO and our Suppliers! The FREE resources and tools available to you are paid for by supplier sponsorship.

Other and Odd

Sending Out an SOS: The Rise of Travel Security Apps
From transferring money to buying airline tickets, smartphone apps can be a traveler’s high-tech multitasker. But can they keep travelers safe? A new crop of apps seeks to offer that assurance…

Thomas Cook cuts Stores and Jobs Weeks before Christmas
Thomas Cook said that the affected stores are either in close proximity to other outlets or are located where a decline in footfall has impacted profitability…

Today in History

The Last TWA Flight
On this day in 2001, Trans World Airlines Flight 220 landed in St. Louis International Airport ending 71 years of TWA operations…

Agent Perspectives

7 Very Good Reasons For Lingering In The Viking City Of York
by Paull Tickner
Friday December 01, 2017

With the train taking the strain out of the journey, a very frequent and fast service puts the great heritage city of York just under 2 hours north of London.  If you want to miss the crowds at London Heathrow and the weekday, traffic jam crawling into our capital city, take one of the growing number of non-stop flights into the northern gateway of Manchester.  There are frequent trains from the airport and the journey time is just over 90 minutes.  Fly into Manchester and out of London?  Makes good sense to me.

Read on and discover why York makes a great base for anyone looking for a travel less, see more programme that’s packed with interesting things to do, year…

  — Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »

Mike's Morning Missives

Setting The Stage Is a Good Idea

I spotted the following in a popular e-zine I like to read.

Word count for this issue: 888

Approximate time to read: Just over 3 minutes

Why bother spelling out the length of an article you ask? There is a very good reason for doing this. It is a small courtesy that supports one of my sales lessons which implies that it is smart to let people know what they are in for…

  — Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »

Soundings

When New Policies Don’t Have Fanfare
by Susan Schaefer
Friday December 01, 2017

I’m always suspicious when a new policy is rolled out by a cruise line, and it seems to just fly under the radar. Royal Caribbean recently rolled out new group policies to coincide with the new 2019-20 itineraries that are coming out. The deployment information is getting a lot of coverage and fanfare. But the new group policy, not so much, which has me concerned. Is this because they expect their travel agent partners aren’t going to like it when they finally learn about it?

 

  — Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »

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!

Cartoons



Upcoming Training Opportunities


Urban Alberta: Vacations in Calgary and Edmonton

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.

Register Now ➠







Use TRO every day to find travel guides, e-postcards, and other resources you can personalize and send to your clients.

TRO Travel Specials

Have you heard Sky Bird's big news?

Holiday Flash Sale: Up to 27% comm. on China & Japan packages.

Cyber Week Flash Sale: Free Night on Over 230 Departures!

Increased commissions for Travel Agents

Business class fares to Brazil starting at 3067 usd

Sports Teams Need Travel Agents

Today is the day! Join us for "Hotels.com TAI - The Obvious Choice for booking your Clients' Perfect Stay"

Set Sail on an Extraordinary Cruise Experience with Windstar

Order the full range of Europe 2018 brochures online at TPC!

Order the 2017 Visit Phoenix Official Travel Guide Online

Sky Bird Welcomes Royal Jordanian Airlines

Early bird expires soon for Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum

Discover Hong Kong & Taiwan with Asia Answers