Destinations
36 Hours in Calgary, Alberta
A new generation of chefs is championing locally sourced menus, and a relaxation of liquor production laws has led to a boom in microbreweries…
— New York Times
Why Amsterdam Is the New Go-To Destination for Kid-Friendly Travel
With green spaces, accessible museums, and rental bikes shaped like a clog, Amsterdam has emerged as the perfect kid-friendly city. Zoie Kingsbery Coe, founder of family travel rental site Kid…
— Vogue
The 10 Best Healthy Vacation Destinations To Add To Your 2018 Bucket List
These are the best healthy vacation destinations for 2018, from Charleston to Boulder to South Africa and Mysore, India…
— mindbodygreen.com
Tours and Activities
Hiking the Sinai Trail with Egypt's Bedouin
Discover what it's like to hike the Sinai Trail, which goes through the southern part of the Egyptian peninsula, and get immersed in Bedouin culture…
— CNN
The Best Places in Florida Away from the Crowds: Readers' Tips
It's not all showy spectacle, queues, rides and golf in the Sunshine State: historic sites, glorious gardens, quiet beaches and Biff's burger joint also feature…
— The Guardian
Five Motorcycle Sidecar Tours With Views You'll Never Get on a Bus
Sightseeing tours in stylish motorcycle sidecars are catching on as a unique, fun and intimate way to explore cities around the globe. Here's how to try one yourself…
— New York Times
Cruise
Look for These Eight New Cruise Ships to Sail the Ocean this Year
They include a high-end, 228-passenger yacht that will be outfitted with helicopters and a submarine and a mega-ship that will carry more than 6,000 passengers…
— LA Times
Cruising Improves Overall Wellbeing, New Study Finds
A study from the University of China found that those who take cruise vacations experience positive mental and emotional health benefits up to six months after disembarking…
— Daily Mail
Transportation
United Turnaround Plan: Bolster Hubs, Revive Smaller Markets
United Airlines executives outlined plans to bolster hubs, revive smaller markets and offer more seating options such as United Premium Plus…
— USA Today
Atlanta bests O'Hare in Airport Wars, Expert says New Terminals could Help
O'Hare is a bridesmaid again compared to busier Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta. What was the busiest day at O'Hare? Keep reading…
— Daily Herald
How to Spend Less Time in an Airport Security Line
The road warrior may wield a decent sense of traffic hassles, terminal trekking and rental car-return times, but the length of one’s stay in a TSA security line is largely a matter of guesswork. Screening throws in a wildcard that can make you late for the gate—and your flight…
— Bloomberg
Lodging
Aventura, Universal's Next Hotel, Goes For Clean, Contemporary, Distinct Look
The hotel, near Interstate 4 and Cabana Bay Beach Resort, is scheduled to open this summer…
— Sun Sentinel
A Year Into His Presidency, Signs of Price Drops at Some Trump Hotels
Now, new data suggests that rates at some Trump hotels have not fared well during the Trump administration. It found that rates for the most expensive rooms were down at nine Trump properties compared with a year ago…
— Chicago Tribune
New Luxury Mexican Beach Resort Is Well Worth Visiting
Andaz is a boutique luxury brand from Hyatt, focused on providing a non-chain feel more like a group of individually owned one off hotels…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Are Tourists Ruining Edinburgh? Residents fear Scottish Capital is Turning into a Theme Park
A new dossier released by the Edinburgh City Council, entitled Managing Our Festival City, reveals the extent of the issues that tourism has brought to the city…
— Telegraph (London)
Spring Break Travel Tips: 5 Ways to Avoid Screwing up Your Vacation
If you think spring break is just an excuse for college kids to have a carousingly good time, you could be right — but it’s also become the perfect vacation time for families, couples, solo travelers, and anyone who wants to find a nice warm beach or the perfect ski resort…
— Fox Travel News
Today in History
The League of Nations
On January 25th, 1919, the Paris Peace conference approved a proposal to create the League of Nations to sustain lasting peace after the horrors of World War I…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Hires Seasoned Business Development Managers
American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the U.S., announced today that Andy Magistrale, CTC and Cindy Christen, CTC have joined the company’s sales team as Business Development Managers for the Southeast and Northwest regions…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Selling Myth: You Must Be A People Person
 It has always been asserted that in order to have a successful sales career you must be a people person. Of course it helps if you are not arrogant, mindless and non-caring. But it is also true that you don’t have to like people “carte blanche.”
Marchev’s Rule: It is in your best interest if you like the people you like. It is also in your best interest to consistently show them that you like…
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
Travel Agency Transformation Step 1: Build a Rock-Solid Foundation
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday January 25, 2018
As a teenager,  I spent summers working a variety of construction jobs. It was hard work that kept me in shape for football season. One of my favorites was with a masonry contractor in my hometown of Athens, Georgia. Transforming a raw piece of land into a beautiful building is not an easy process, and it all starts with the block masons.
I was impressed by how meticulously they laid the blocks straight and level. Just a small fraction of an inch off level could have a disastrous effect on the building as it was constructed. As with most things, the taller the building the more exaggerated the effect (picture the leaning tower of…
— 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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