Destinations
Discovering the Magic of Edinburgh
The city’s remarkably consistent buildings of mottled brown stone blocks, the most spectacular of them with sharply peaked roofs and ostentatious turrets, are clear inspiration for the architecture of the Hogwarts School of Wizardry…
— The Washington Post
The Surprising Country That Should Be on Your Surf-Trip List
If asked to list some popular surf destinations, you’d probably name a few of the following: Hawaii, California, Mexico, Australia. You would most likely neglect to mention Japan…
— Vogue
Off-the-Radar Cities to Explore in 2018
If your new year’s resolution is to travel, you might want to follow in the tracks of Sal Lavallo, who at 27 is one of the youngest Americans to have visited all 193 U.N. member states. He recalls some favorites with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
On Alcatraz, the Island's Prison Gardens are in Full Flower
The storied setting — an 1850s-era military installation turned maximum-security lockup — is now a National Historic Landmark and part of the expansive Golden Gate National Recreation Area…
— The Washington Post
World's Longest Glass Bridge Opens in Hebei, China
China has a thing for glass bridges. A record-breaking bridge in Hebei Province's Hongyagu Scenic Area also has a terrifying sway…
— CNN
An Epic, Adventurous Train Ride Across the Australian Outback
The Indian Pacific luxury sleeper train goes from Sydney to Perth, conjuring up a sense of mystery and old-world romance, plus some of the best sunsets you'll ever see…
— Vogue
Cruise
New Cruise Itinerary from Princess: New York to Greenland and Back
Is a trip to Greenland on your bucket list? There's a new way to get there from the United States without stepping on an airplane…
— USA Today
Mexico named Most Popular Cruise Destination in 2017
Mexico has had highs and lows as a tourist destination in the past decade. Still, it won the popularity contest in an end-of-year cruise trends report by CruiseCompete.com…
— LA Times
Transportation
Building a Modern Airport in Salt Lake City From One Well Past Its Prime
When facilities are finished in 2023, they will improve efficiency at one of the country's busiest airports, a hub for nine airlines with 329 daily flights…
— New York Times
EasyJet grew Passenger Numbers by Almost 10% in 2017 to Over 81 Million
The airline on Friday said that just short of 5.9 million passengers flew on its planes in December, a rise of 5.5 per cent on the same month in 2016…
— The Independent
10 Things that Happen Before a Plane Takes Off
You're at the airport. You're ready for your airplane to take off. But first, these 10 procedures must be done before you fly…
— CNN
Lodging
Hilton Changes Its 'Do Not Disturb' Sign Policy
The McLean, Va.-based company is now suggesting that a team member alert a security or duty manager if a Do Not Disturb sign or light has been in place on a guestroom door for more than 24 consecutive hours…
— USA Today
Introducing Cornwall's Truly Accessible Holiday Homes
You shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to a holiday. Our cottage, Heather Barn, combined modcons with a homely vibe, perfect for a city…
— The Independent
Make it a Muji Holiday: Lifestyle Brand to Open Two Hotels in China
Japanese homeware company Muji plans to extend its minimal design concept into the hospitality sector with the launch of hotels in Beijing and Shenzhen…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Ways to Save in 2018
Eight tips to help keep your travel expenses nominal and your wallet fat this year…
— New York Times
Today in History
The First Female Governor
On this day in 1925, Wyoming seated Nellie Tayloe Ross as the governor of the state, making Ross the first woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Releases First Quarter Training Schedule
From understanding the new tax laws and discovering Mexico’s hidden gems to earning top river cruise commissions and inspiring clients in a digital age, The Travel Institute’s lineup of first quarter webinars is diverse and extremely relevant to a travel agent’s livelihood and success in the new year…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Never Underestimate Your Prospect’s Intelligence
 A counter-productive, but popular attitude is to underestimate you prospect’s intelligence. I suppose by doing this you can sometimes soften the blow of “rejection.” After all, the guy who just turned down your supremely perfect proposal must be a dummy, right? Not necessarily.
Most people are smarter than you or I give them credit for. They may not be book smart or school smart, but people usually know which end is up, particularly when it comes to their businesses. Don’t make the mistake of selling people short. Deal with them on a level playing the field with respect and sincerity. You will not only enjoy the results, but you’ll find more pleasure in what you’re doing for a…
— 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
BECOME AN EXPERT IN AWESOME
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
With new attractions, new restaurants, a new hotel, and the opening of a whole new water theme park, your clients may not be aware of all we have to do – or that they’ll need multiple days to see and do it all. Be sure to register to take our webinar course so you can stay an expert on everything going on at Universal Orlando Resort™.
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Everything Australia with Goway
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Goway is your one stop shop for all your travel requirements to Australia. From accommodation to car rental, escorted tours to fully independent travel, we offer it all. Join Meghan Boyd, the Product Manager of the South Pacific Division on this educational webinar designed specifically to help you sell Australia.
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