Destinations
Why You Should Visit Indianapolis
Beyond the vroom of IndyCars, a vibrant arts and culture scene make for an energizing treasure hunt in Indiana's capital city…
— The Washington Post
11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Mexico City Immediately
Mexico City has now become a major player on quite a few places-to-visit lists. International guidebooks, the most prestigious travel newsletters, chefs and designers have set their sights on this great city…
— The Huffington Post
Why Bad Weather Makes These Destinations Even Better
Destinations with a distinct off-season are seeing a growing number of travelers undeterred its periods of poor weather and, in fact, they're drawn to it…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Japanese Tour Firm Offers Virtual Reality Holidays – With a First-Class Seat
At 6,600 yen ($62), a fraction of the cost of an actual trip overseas, it’s easy to see why First Airline’s two-hour “flights” to Paris, Rome, Hawaii and New York have been fully booked since the company opened in 2016…
— The Guardian
Shoot a Criminal, Solve a Crime at the Mob Museum's New Exhibits
Three new, high-tech exhibits opened Wednesday at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas…
— Las Vegas Review Journal
A Museum Bridges the Divide Between Two Bordeaux
La Cité du Vin, in the city of Bordeaux, explains the region's wine culture while also putting it the context of the global wine industry…
— New York Times
Cruise
P&O Cruises Raises Service Charge By 17 Per Cent
Passengers on a two-week trip will be billed for almost £100 per person, unless they ask for the charge to be removed…
— The Independent
Entire Family Kicked Off 'Cruise from Hell' in Australia after Mass Brawl
An entire family were removed from a ten-day cruise in the South Pacific after a mass brawl and accusations of repeated intimidating behaviour towards other passengers…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
WOW Air Will 'Pause' its Service to Miami
WOW’s service between Miami and its hub near Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik will end April 7, almost exactly a year after the flights first launched…
— USA Today
Is Eurostar Direct Amsterdam Service Quicker Than Flying?
The cross-Channel operator is making a promotional run to the Dutch capital, timetabled to take just three hours, 41 minutes…
— The Independent
Lodging
Presidential Stay: Hotels that Hosted the Commander in Chief
Presidents’ Day Weekend is this weekend, and if you are still looking for some inspiration as to where to spend a few days’ getaway, take a look at hotels and resorts around the USA where U.S presidents have stayed before, during and after their time in office for a bit of inspiration…
— USA Today
Dubai Opens World's Tallest Hotel
The world's tallest hotel, the Gevora Hotel, has officially opened its doors in Dubai -- scaling the clouds and towering above the city below…
— CNN
Suite Spot: Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Paso Robles
The 2-year-old property helps fill in the luxury-resort gap in Paso Robles' lodging landscape that is more commonly known for a handful of chic boutique properties and a lot of mass-market chain hotels
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— San Francisco Chronicle
Other and Odd
Those Smiley Feedback Buttons do Actually Work – and They are Changing the Way We Travel
They produce insights into when, and where, people are happiest and angriest across 160 airports in 36 countries, and they allow staff to respond to negative responses in real time…
— Telegraph (London)
The Things You Should Never Do Abroad, According to the U.S. State Department
Countries can vary when it comes to their regulations and environments, which is why there’s certain safety protocols you’ll want to know about before your next trip…
— Travel + Leisure
Today in History
Tutankhamun's Tomb is Opened
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter was a man obsessed. His studies revealed the existence of a little known or remembered Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, reigning in 1333–1324 BCE…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Enthusiasm Sells
 I once was given an opportunity to address an audience for 10-minutes at an annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona. I remember it as being held at the Biltmore. I was attending as an invited guest with no presentations scheduled. The invite caught me by surprise, as an impromptu ten minutes isn’t much time to “connect” with an audience. It is almost impossible to say anything that will give them anything worth thinking about. I agreed without giving it any further…
— 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
Bringing Australia & New Zealand to Life – Learn the AAT Kings Difference
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
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