Destinations
Havana's Symphony of Sound
"No one can predict what will happen to Cuba in the coming years, which is why you must rush there now. As in, right…
— New York Times
10 Hidden Corners of the Commonwealth You'd Never Thought to Visit
The Commonwealth is, of course, the last vestige of a British Empire which once straddled the globe. This much many people know. And yet - that this reminder of a different era still stretches to six continents (only Antarctica stands askance) and 53 countries is often…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Hong Kong's Best New Restaurants
One of Hong Kong's biggest draws is its vast array of places to eat. Here are 10 of the most exciting new restaurants to try in 2018.…
— CNN
Walking Safari Excites Alongside Luxury Bushcamps in Romantic Zambia
Zambia - The hair on the back of my neck stands up as I walk over hyena tracks and side step fresh elephant dung, but real fear grips when we come across lion…
— Vancouver Sun
Cruise
If You Need Daydream Fuel Today, Here's an Around-the-World Cruise Sailing to 32 Countries and All 7 Continents
It's perhaps the most luxurious and comprehensive cruise option ever on…
— Travel Leisure
How Caribbean Cruise Ports Are Focusing on Hurricane Preparedness
Six months have passed since Hurricanes Irma and Maria touched down in the Eastern Caribbean, devastating a number of islands. Remarkably, residents across the affected islands forged the beginning of a new path out of the devastation…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Dallas-bound flight makes emergency landing in Albuquerque
A Dallas-bound flight was diverted to the Albuquerque International Sunport after smoke filled the aircraft's…
— The Washington Post
The Future of Flying: You’ve Never Travelled Like This Before
There has never been a better time to fly, as airlines offer incredible deals and introduce innovations in aircraft and their interiors to make getting to your destination more…
— Escape
Lodging
Honeymoon Guide: Romantic Resorts in the Bahamas
If you're prepared to splurge, there are several appealing options for…
— USA Today
Looking For a Room for the Night? Europe's Convents Offer Tranquility - and treats
Around Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, convents provide tranquil and often economical sleeping quarters. They can also be a way to tap into a deeply ingrained cultural…
— Miami Herald
Other and Odd
Norwegian Airlines Has Perfect response to Passenger's complaint "Poem"
A passenger who complained about Norwegian on social media through the medium of poetry has had his extra fees waived by the budget…
— The Independent
The Week in Pictures: March 1 - 8
Buddhist blessings, a lonely rhino, Nor'easter slams East Coast, and…
— NBC
Today in History
Coca Cola Sold In Bottles
If you believed its press, Coca Cola was a miracle drug, capable of curing all manner of ills including morphine addiction, headaches and impotence. Invented in 1885 in Columbus, Georgia, the drink was first sold in soda fountains in Atlanta in 1886 as a patent medicine for five cents a…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Another kick to the crotch for Mexico and Playa del Carmen
by John Frenaye
Monday March 12, 2018
Mexico can't ca tch a break! It seems I have written that leading line many times. But it is true. Once again the US State Department has issued a travel warning that has people freaking out about traveling to Mexico. What's a travel professional to do? And this time, the warning is a little more bizarre than those in the…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
How Marketing Works
 I don’t consider myself an impulse buyer, but I have purchased a vacuum cleaner from a television infomercial…on Saturday morning…at 3:30 am, from a hotel room in Kansas City. I am usually sleeping at that time but on this particular night, I found myself wide-awake.
I switched on the TV and an infomercial caught my attention. Before I knew it I was the proud owner of The Stick Shark. The “Stick” sucks up screws and bolts like nothing you have ever seen. How did this…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Essential Skills: Speaking to Benefits
by Richard Earls
Sunday March 11, 2018
After a travel  professional has been in the industry for a while, it is easy to become disillusioned with the sales process. It’s not hard to understand why. The competition is fierce. Potential clients are jaded from an abundance of mis-information. The sales cycle can be a long one and then the client you have been carefully grooming for a big trip books elsewhere. At some point, we all need to step back and re-evaluate our perspective on sales.
When you gain a new vantage point you quickly realize something interesting. The glitch in the sales process has nothing to do with your clients and everything to do with you. Chances are you are approaching sales from the wrong…
— 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
An introduction to Australis Expedition Cruises and Patagonia
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Explore the “end of the world” during the first session webinar series. Navigating the Patagonian waterways for over 25 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
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Getting to Know The SCENIC Group – Scenic Luxury Cruises
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The SCENIC Group is one of the World’s Leading Travel Companies. Since 1986, we’ve grown from a regional tour operator in Australia, to now taking guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations on all seven continents!
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The Best of Calgary and Alberta with Canada à la Carte
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
The province of Alberta offers travelers the perfect blend of outdoor adventures and indoor arts and culture, and the vibrant city of Calgary is ideally positioned for your clients to enjoy both—in the same day.
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Destination: Argentina - Through Aerolineas Argentinas & Inprotur
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
There are many reasons why you should sell Argentina with Aerolineas Argentinas.
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Top 10 Bucket List Rail Vacations
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Join Vacations By Rail’s Top 10 Bucket List Rail Vacations webinar and help your clients check off unmatched experiences from their list of dream vacations. Enjoy an overview of the iconic trains and colorful destinations that make each tour unique.
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