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Thursday December 28, 2017

Destinations

36 Hours in Vienna
Far from just a time capsule of imperial palaces and fin-de-siècle flourishes, this multicultural metropolis of 1.8 million has long been at the crossroads of cultures …

Jordan: The Quirkiest Destination in the Middle East
Although seated between Syria, Israel, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Jordan is an oasis of peace in a noisy neighbourhood. It’s not only safe and easy to enter (with a visa on arrival), but it has a quirky array of activities found nowhere elsewhere in the Middle East…

From Malta to Minneapolis, a Look at Where to Go in 2018
hey include designated culture capitals, places hosting sporting events and even a couple of cities — San Antonio, Texas, and New Orleans — celebrating their 300th birthdays…

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Tours and Activities

Exhibit Explores the History of China's First Emperor
The discovery in China of an underground army of nearly 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers is considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century…

Peaks and Froths: Five Wild UK Walks with a Classic Pub
The best winter hikes end up in a warm, cosy pub. The author of Wild Pub Walks picks five glorious trails that will end in beer…

16 Things to Do in Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, has some of the best food and scenery in the country…

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Cruise

Passengers on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships to Pay Higher Gratuity Fees in 2018
With the increase, a family of four will pay more than $400 in automatic gratuities on a typical seven-night cruise — one of the highest levies in the business…

Swiss Cruise Ship Collides with Motorway Bridge in Germany
At least 25 people have been injured after a Swiss cruise ship carrying 129 passengers crashed into a motorway bridge in Germany, local media report…

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Transportation

As Airline Rules Relax under Trump, Here’s a Survival Guide to Flying in 2018
The leash is off for the major carriers, and they'll be out to bite you like never before. But you can make next year's vacation (relatively) free of surprises and headaches…

Is Airbus about to Pull the Plug on the World's Biggest Passenger Plane?
After talks broke down at the Dubai Air Show in December, it is understood Airbus is now establishing plans for shutting down production of the A380…

Ethiopian Airlines Operates First All-Female Flight Crew In Africa
The flight from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to Lagos in Nigeria was (wo)manned entirely by women, from pilots to cabin crew, check-in staff to flight dispatchers on the ground, reports This Is Africa…

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Lodging

Honeymoon Guide: 10 Stunning All-Inclusive Resorts around the World
No matter the destination, an all-inclusive resort takes the worries out of travel — that is, if you pick a top-notch spot…

The World's Top 5 New Ski Hotels
This year there are five important debuts for winter sports lovers, at various price points and styles, and all just opened this month…

Luxurious Igloo Hotels Where You'll Want to Chill This Winter
Igloo hotels are a must visit for winter travelers everywhere. From Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort to Whitepod in Switzerland, here are the best, iciest accommodations…

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Other and Odd

2017 in Travel: Everything that Didn't Happen from Stranded Tourists to a Plummeting Pound
At the end of a year it’s traditional to look back and reflect on key events. As we all approach the frontier between 2017 and 18, though, consider instead what could have happened — but, thankfully, didn’t…

41 Things we Learned about Travel in 2017, from the Secret Handrail on a Plane to the Best View in Tuscany
The sun sets on another year in travel - but what have we learnt?…

Today in History

World's First Commercial Movie Screened
On the 28th of December in 1895, history was made at a the Salon Indien du Grand Café in Paris…

Mike's Morning Missives

We Are All In The Same Business

I was once preparing a speech to 100 Financial Planners. In performing my research (homework), I uncovered the following success formula that was listed on their web site.

I was reminded that regardless of the industry, running a business (any business) is pretty much the same. I think we can all learn from these points.  Find a minute to think about each one...and see how it pertains to…

  — Travel Research Online
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Independent Consultant

Choosing a Host Agency Is a Personal Decision
by Mary Stein
Thursday December 28, 2017

Hi Mary,

Are you able to send me some recommendations for host agencies? I watched the video but still feel like I need some guidance. My company is based off of outdoor adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, skiing, camping, etc. if you get a moment please check out my site at www.inclusiveexcursions.com

Thank you for your…

  — Travel Research Online
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TRO SMITH

3 Social Tips to Ring in the New Year

As we close out the year and start the party to ring in 2018 do you ever feel the need to take stock of how far you’ve progressed? Social marketing moves at lightning speed and here’s a couple of key takeaways to put you in a great position for 2018.

Get a jump start on 2018 and polish off a couple of things before the ball drops and the fireworks…

  — Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips

2018 Sales Calendar - First Quarter Check Up
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday December 28, 2017

As we come off the holidays and kick off the New Year, I want to ask you something, “How were your first quarter sales?”  You are probably thinking – “What the heck is he smoking? We are just now starting our first quarter.”  Yup, you heard me correctly.

Most businesses operate using one of two calendars. The first is obviously a calendar year, January-December. The second, used primarily for accounting purposes is a fiscal year, which will vary depending on the company. Most of us are familiar with these two, but if you have followed me for any length of time, you know there is a third year. The one I use which is instrumental to your success selling travel – “Selling…

  — Travel Research Online
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