Destinations
Silver-Screen Travel Inspiration for Oscars Season
From Sylva, N.C., to Dunkirk, France, this year's Academy Award nominees offer plenty of vacation possibilities for the film-obsessed traveler…
— New York Times
Why You Should Forget Honshu and Visit Kyushu Instead
Japan’s third largest island is about to get a lot more popular, playing host to several Rugby World Cup matches in 2019; here’s why you should get in there before the crowds start arriving…
— The Independent
The Best Vacation Destination, Based on Your Personality Type
Whether you're the life of the party or looking to hole up in a quiet place, there's a getaway tha's right for you…
— Business Insider
Tours and Activities
The 50 Greatest Adventures on Earth
From trekking in the Himalayas to exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala, these are the ultimate 50 travel adventures…
— Telegraph (London)
Souq Waqif: 10 Things to See and Do at Doha's 'Standing Market'
Not just a thriving marketplace, Souq Waqif is also home to a wide range of traditional-style restaurants and casual cafés which offer a diverse variety of local and regional flavors…
— CNN
Aloha, Partner: Riding the Hawaiian Range
Our guide, wrangler Jackie Henning, is young and enthusiastic, revealing her Chicago roots by peppering her instructions with “y’know.” After making sure each of us can operate the equine equivalent of brakes, gas and steering wheel, she leads us south toward the volcano…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Cruises: Why You Should Book Late To Avoid Disappointment
Don't talk to me about cruise firms that change their minds. Actually, please do, because it's infuriating…
— The Independent
Makeover of Tampa-Based Cruise Ship Carnival Paradise to Bring Giant Water Park
Taking place over the coming month, the overhaul of the 2,056-passenger vessel also will bring 38 new cabins and the addition of 98 balconies to existing cabins that don't have balconies…
— USA Today
Transportation
China Announces 'Hypersonic Jet That Would Reach New York In Two Hours'
A team of Chinese researchers has claimed to have designed a hypersonic jet that could travel at 6,000km/h, five times faster than the speed of sound…
— The Independent
Emotional Support Dog on Southwest Flight Injures Child, Further Fueling Debate over Airline Rules
A child was injured by an emotional support dog on a Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix to Portland, Oregon Wednesday night, fueling the debate over regulations regarding animals on airplanes…
— Fox Travel News
Las Vegas Airport adds Pot 'Amnesty Boxes'
Tourists catching a flight out of Sin City can now dump their leftover legal marijuana in metal containers set up at the airport…
— USA Today
Lodging
From New Airbnb Plus, Properties With More Amenities
The brand will offer higher-end accommodations that meet a 100-point quality checklist (kitchens with cookware, plush towels, comfortable mattresses)…
— New York Times
This Circular Hotel on a Fjord in Norway Will Have Breathtaking Glacier Views
Celebrated for its striking, circular design and impressive eco-friendly strategy, the Svart Hotel promises to be one of the most exciting properties…
— Travel + Leisure
Check In to Work Out at These Fitness-Focused Hotels
The check-in area at the Hotel at Midtown in Chicago feels more like a high-end health club than a resort. Parents saunter in with their kids, the whole family toting tennis rackets…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
These Are The Most Expensive Travel Days Of The Year
There are two days of the year that are the absolute most expensive days of the year, according to the CEO of FareCompare ― November 22nd and November 26th. Understandably, that’s the Wednesday before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving…
— The Huffington Post
14 Tips to Touring the World Without Feeling like Just Another Tourist
If you would rather experience travel without the feeling that you are just another tourist, a pip among the masses, can anything be done? The contrarian guidelines that follow may provide some relief…
— Quartz
Today in History
Guantánamo
On this day in 1903, the government of Cuba granted the United States a lease in perpetuity to Guantánamo Bay…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Are You “Useful?”
 Today I want you to think about the word “useful.”
I believe that by just thinking about this word, your contribution to your prospects and clients is bound to improve. By following your thoughts and becoming “more” useful, your life will immediately change for the good.
Question: Are you useful? Are there opportunities for you to be more…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Using Ship Inspections to Your Advantage
by Susan Schaefer
Friday February 23, 2018
If you sell cru ises, you should take advantage of opportunities that various cruise lines offer to do ship inspections. These opportunities provide the ability to check see staterooms and public areas, etc. without having to sail on the ships.
Do not dismiss ships inspections as a convenient opportunity only for travel agents that live close to cruise ports. If you are land locked as I am, you can still take advantage of ship inspection opportunities. It just takes some planning. Even if you live near a cruise port, advanced planning is required. Because of security concerns, you cannot simply wake up one morning and drive to the port, and be admitted to tour a ship that’s in…
— 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
Introducing the newest and finest boutique hotel at sea
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Join Marilyn Conroy, Executive VP of David Morris International, exclusive sales and marketing representatives for Saga Cruises, and discover an exciting new era of “boutique” cruising launching July, 2019.
Register Now ➠
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