Destinations
In Florence, Finding the Legacy of One of Literature's Great Couples
For nearly 15 years, the poets Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning lived under the spell of this elegant Renaissance capital…
— New York Times
The Greek Islands That Tourists Don’t Know About
Scoot’s been advertising flights to Athens from $319 and according to travel search site Kayak, there has been a 109 per cent increase in searches by Aussies to the Greek capital.
And unsurprisingly, it’s the stunning islands that are the country’s big…
— Escape
Tours and Activities
Your Complete Guide to Rome's Art
Our top recommendations for the best art and architecture in Rome, Italy, with pictures and travel tips. Find fun things to do, best places to visit, unusual things to do, and more for couples, adults, and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Five Places to Shop in Belfast
Belfast's lively city center is a compact pedestrian-friendly area where the shopping gems are independently owned establishments.…
— New York Times
Cruise
Don't Have to Head South to Seek Disney Cruises
If you've got kids, a trip with Disney Cruise Line is a no-brainer. The line offers four classically styled ships that recall the grandeur of the great transatlantic ocean liners, but with all of the family-friendly amenities and features that you'd expect of a thoroughly modern…
— Vancouver Sun
River Cruise Giant Viking Soon Could Dominate Upscale Ocean Cruising, Too
Since debuting in 2015, Viking's ocean cruise division has grown rapidly and now operates four ships. It plans 12 more by…
— USA Today
Transportation
Boeing's 10,000th 737 Rolls Off the Assembly Line
Boeing rolled out its 10,000th 737 Tuesday, marking the latest milestone for the workhorse jet that just celebrated its 50th anniversary in…
— USA Today
Virgin Trains Launches Bizarre Avocard for Millennials Who Didn't Get a Railcard
It may sound like the dawn of the end of days, but #Avocard is a thing, brought to us by Virgin…
— The Independent
Lodging
Airbnb is going to battle against Expedia and Booking.com
Expect to see more hotels on Airbnb, as the company attempts to lure them away from online travel booking…
— CNet
Hot New Hotels to Check Into in 2018
Just when you thought travel couldn't get any more luxurious, the best new hotels of 2018 have seriously upped the ante around the…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Dog Dies On Flight After Passenger Forced To Put Carrier In Overhead Bin
The airlines says it takes "full responsibility for this…
— The Huffington Post
Two Constant Travelers Share Their Tips for Keeping Cozy on the Road
The women of Madewell and Parachute share their best and tested travel…
— Vogue
Today in History
Albert Einstein is Born
Time magazine named him the "Person of the Century". He was a physicist, but his name is known by every common laborer, housewife and school child. His last name is synonymous with genius. He is Albert Einstein and he was born on this day in…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Names 2nd New Riverboat American Harmony
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce American Harmony, the 2nd ship in its revolutionary Modern Riverboat Series. The Line began construction on American Harmony earlier this year, a sister-ship to the state-of-the-art American…
— Travel Research Online
South African Airways Appoints Marlene Sanau as Vice President of Sales, North America
South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has announced the appointment of Marlene Sanau as the new vice president of sales, North America, based at the airline’s North America Regional Office in Fort Lauderdale. In this role, she will be responsible for implementing sales strategies to strengthen and grow business relationships with SAA’s travel trade partners, online travel agency distribution channels, corporate customers, and key tourism industry…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Making the Most Out of a Travel Conference
by Anita Pagliasso
Wednesday March 14, 2018
Attending confe rences can be expensive, with an overwhelming convergence of new information, connections and business tools. While scheduling effectively and paying close attention is key, it's your preparation before you even attend that can make the real difference.
Because of the expense of traveling to the conference site, it is important to choose the show that makes the most sense to your business goals. Obviously, if you are home-based, conferences such as the Home-Based Travel Agent Forum would be geared toward specific relatable issues. There are also shows put on by Consortiums, such as Vacation.com and other industry…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
The Scenic Routes of Asia with Back-Roads Touring Co.
 In our modern world, we can become so engrossed with the busier ways of the world that we don’t take time to appreciate the lesser-known sites beyond where mass tourism thrives. There’s nothing wrong with a visit to the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty, these are classics. But, there is always much more character to cultures than the great monuments. This is where Back-Roads Touring Co. shines.
Back-Roads Touring Co. has been providing a friendly…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
How to Beat Your Travel Email’s Notorious “Dead Zone”
 It happened again to me this past week – twice.
My outgoing email was not returned in an expeditious fashion and my human-side immediately switched over to “human mode.”
You know the feeling: self-doubt, negative self-talk, questioning your worth, not to mention your value. Bad, nasty thoughts enter your mind as a result of the EDZ- “Email Dead Zone.” If you allow your mind to continue playing this game, you might even begin questioning why you got into this business in the first…
— 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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