Destinations
36 Hours in Budapest
New bars, Michelin-starred restaurants and indie boutiques are enticing, but so are age-old attractions, like Buda Castle and Turkish-era thermal…
— New York Times
Is Amsterdam the New Paris?
Canals lined with decorative gabled houses; cozy wood-paneled cafés, flowers bursting from buckets on street corners, boats gently gliding on the waterways, flocks of cyclists, and a famously easy-going populace all help create Amsterdam’s…
— Telegraph (London)
Medellín: From 'Most Dangerous City' to Tourist Hot Spot
Medellín, once dubbed "the most dangerous city in the world," has worked hard to shed that image connected to drugs, gang warfare and gun…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
At La Push, Walk Wild Washington Beaches and Commune with Native Culture
"It’s a unique allure of this remote beach retreat that you’re immersed in the culture of the indigenous people who’ve lived here for…
— Seattle Times
Cruise
Over-the-Top family Suite on Symphony of the Seas is Built for Fun
Two decks high and larger than some city apartments, the 1,346-square-foot complex is chock full of fun-for-the-family features including a slide connecting a children's room on its second level to the main living area below.…
— USA Today
Carnival Cruise Line Welcomes Florida-bound Carnival Horizon
Shipyards are spitting out cruise ships in quick order as Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of Carnival…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
How to Avoid the Northern Rail Strike Over Easter
Union employees went on strike on Monday 26 March between 00:01am and 23:59pm, and are doing so again today during the same hours. But why are union members striking?…
— The Independent
Planes Might Not Be Disgusting Germ Factories After All
The thing about planes is that pretty much everyone wants to get off them as soon as they get on. To deplane is to rejoin a world where you can get up from your seat whenever you want, gulp non-recirculated air, and enjoy more than precisely 10 peanuts at a…
— The Huffington Post
Air New Zealand Hopes Its Skycouch Will Make Flying With Kids Easier For Parents
Air New Zealand has developed a “Skycouch” - a row of three economy seats that convert into a flat surface - which includes an infant harness and belt, allowing kids to remain lying down for the whole…
— Yahoo
Lodging
Adults Only: This Luxury Resort in the Madives Caters to 21 and Over
As we step out into the fresh-with-a-sprinkle-of-salt evening air Makif points out that, as well as the rainfall and handheld shower options in the L’Occitane-stocked shower stall, I also have a waterfall shower beside the…
— Escape
Other and Odd
China's 8,000-Year-Old Skiing Method
Since cave paintings of Stone Age skiers were discovered, China’s Altay Prefecture has been considered the birthplace of…
— BBC
Legal Woes Beset 'Serial Stowaway' Who Sneaks on Flights
Hartman has been nabbed in and near airports dozens of times and made it onto planes maybe half-dozen times. Recently, she made it into the air on a flight from Chicago to…
— Vancouver Sun
Today in History
Surveying Begins on Cumberland Road
On March 29, 1803 Congress authorized the construction of Cumberland Road (known today as National Road) from what is present-day Wheeling, West Virginia to Cumberland,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celestyal Cruises Announces Additions to Celestyal Cruises, Inc. Team
Celestyal Cruises today announced the appointment of three new members to Celestyal Cruises, Inc. Each officially begins his or her tenure with the company in March,…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Think-Do-Achieve
 Let’s focus on the following systematic approach.
1.Think – 2. Do – 3. Achieve
(1) Write one letter to a person in your community who has made a difference. You can pick out this person from your morning readings in your local newspaper. Acknowledge their contribution and invite them for a cup of…
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
It All Comes Down to This One Thing!
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday March 22, 2018
Everything, and I mean everything, you have done is to get to this point – this step. Building a solid foundation by establishing your authority and your brand. All the marketing you have created, participated in, and paid for. All the time and effort proactively reaching out to potential customers. This huge physical, emotional, and financial investment is all to drive you to the next and arguably most important step in the sales acceleration process. Without it, we would not be in a position to serve our customers; because frankly, we wouldn’t have any.
Selling is the next step in the acceleration process. Remember – you do not get paid to market, prospect, take fam trips, ship inspections, or product seminars. This is all an investment…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
Margot Windedburg, Senior Sales Manager for North America, AAT Kings
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday March 29, 2018
Mar got Windenburg is the Senior Sales Manager, North America for AAT Kings and has worked in tourism focusing on Australia and New Zealand for the better part of 20 years. She has held roles in the retail, wholesale and tour operator side of the travel industry and has traveled to the South Pacific 30+ times and has a great passion for the destination. Her favorite destination in Australia is sunny Tropical North Queensland and in New Zealand, the adventure capitol of Queenstown. To learn more about Margot and AAT Kings, read…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO SMITH
Tunnel or Funnel? How to Earn Social Fans
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday March 29, 2018
You know what i t’s like to drive thru a tunnel; dark, dank, and twisty. While in this tunnel the only possibilities are to carry on straight ahead. There’s no option for a detour, or to add any more passengers along the way.
Are your marketing efforts like a tunnel; no detours, no new clients? Same tactics, same clients, same…
— 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
5 Things You Need to Know about Rail Travel in Canada & Planning Your Clients Next Vacation
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Canada is the perfect destination for a rail vacation during any season. From trips between cosmopolitan cities to overnight adventures across the country, Canada’s extensive rail network offers a unique vacation option in Canada.
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NEW ZEALAND 101 WITH GOWAY AND TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
What would be the major reasons to visit New Zealand? This makes for a long list. One has to say that one reason is nature at her best offering breathtaking landscapes of stunning and diverse natural beauty which include majestic and dramatic fjords, spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains and farmland, long coastlines, wonderful sandy beaches and active geothermal regions plus so much more. The country also has history, culture and, not least, winelands producing excellent wines.
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South Africa: A World in One Country
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Learn about South African Airways, the largest airline in Southern Africa. SAA offers convenient connections from more than 100 cities in North America and daily non-stops from New York JFK and daily direct service from Washington Dulles with connections to over 75 destinations on the continent.
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Bordeaux, France is known for its prestigious wines and famous vineyards. But, there is much more to the historic city known as “Little Paris”. Thanks to Collette, you can learn more about this relaxed French city.
