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Destinations
Where Should You Go in September? Try These Places.
Summer in the USA officially ends on Sept. 22. School is back in session for most kids, so family travel is slowing down. September can be a good time to travel because prices tend to drop after the frenetic summer vacation season. Many parts of the USA are starting to cool down.…
— USA Today
5 Destinations for a Memorable End-of-Summer Vacation
It may feel like vacation season has already come and gone, but the transition from summer to fall is actually a great time to travel. Not only is it still warm out, but you may also be able to find better deals because the midsummer high season has passed. So if you haven’t gotten your summer vacay in…
— Brit + Co
Tours and Activities
The One Thing Every Visitor to Copenhagen Must Do
“Let’s get bikes,” my son said. “We have to, Dad.” I’d been dreading this. Toby had remembered my promise. Now what? He and I were spending a week together, just the two of us, in Copenhagen, a city heralded as a Shangri-la for cyclists. Spend a few days there and you’ll watch thousands of…
— Travel+Leisure
Why You Should Travel to See the Next Solar Eclipse, According to a Photographer Who Booked a Flight to Chase One
It feels odd to remember that around this time last year, seemingly everybody in the country was wearing funny paper glasses and staring up at the sky to witness the Great American Eclipse. To celebrate the one year anniversary of the astronomical event, photographer Jon Carmichael…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
These Cruise Lines Offer Fine And Fun Dining At Sea
If you can’t get a reservation at Thomas Keller’s French Laundry, you might enjoy a Seabourn Cruise. That's right, cruising is now fit foodies, and with more and more lines keeping their ships in port late or even overnight, you can combine traditional fine dining in exotic ports with the increasingly popular shipboard…
— Forbes
Tropical Storm Gordon Alters Cruise Itinerary
Tropical Storm Gordon delayed a Royal Caribbean cruise ship from departing on time from Tampa last night. The cruise line delayed the departure for Majesty of the Seas by a few hours to keep the ship away from the center of the storm. Tropical Storm Gordon currently has maximum sustained…
— CruiseFever
Transportation
A New U.S. Airline Is Ready for Takeoff, While Another One Bites the Dust
The airline industry remains solidly profitable in the U.S., but rising fuel prices are taking a bite out of earnings even at the strongest U.S. airlines, such as Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). Nevertheless, a start-up airline based in Southern California recently finalized plans to make its long-awaited debut…
— The Motley Fool
Passenger Growth Drives Efficiency Efforts by Airline Operators
The aviation industry is one of the most visible contributors to climate change. Anyone looking up at a blue sky after a plane has flown by will see its white trail — water vapour mixed with carbon dioxide, sulphur and nitrogen oxides and metal particles, all those things scientists worry…
— Financial Times
Lodging
24 of the Most Beautiful Heritage Hotels in Asia
Creaky wooden floors, teak antiques, afternoon tea, marble staircases. There's just something magical about a hotel with some history. From Yangon to Hong Kong, many of Asia's most beautiful heritage hotels emerged during the 19th and early 20th centuries.…
— CNN
Cannabis on the Menu at Your Next Hotel Restaurant or Spa?
As states continue to legalize, cannabis-based edibles and spa treatments are ready and waiting for you on your next visit to a luxury hotel or resort. More hotels and resorts plan to offer cannabis-based menu items and wellness treatments, as laws around the country relax toward medicinal and recreational use of the drug.…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Traveling? Don't Forget to Take Pictures of These Things
When we mentioned last week that you should screenshot your boarding pass and other important travel documents, several of you chimed in with tips on real-world things to photograph as well. Consider taking photos of basically everything, including:…
— Life Hacker
Back in the Offline World, Part 1: Travel Agency Endurance
Like any industry, travel has been profoundly changed by advancements in technology. How people research, book and experience a trip is completely different than it was just 20 years ago. Yet moving the travel industry from the offline world to online hasn’t been without its challenges - not least because…
— Phocus Wire
Today in History
The Murder of Mary Ann Nichols
Charles Cross, a market stall operator, was the first to discover the body of Mary Ann Nichols, laying on the ground on what is now Durward Street, in the Whitechapel area of London near the London Hospital. She had last been seen alive walking the Whitechapel Road in a new…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
Talking About Tokyo with ShoreTrips
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday September 04, 2018
Tokyo, the capi tal city of Japan and the most populated city in the world. It brings up visions of neon lights shining on technology beyond what other parts of the world can only gawk at in amazement. Though these aspects are present, Tokyo is much more than robots and a colorful cityscape. Thanks to ShoreTrips, today’s 60-Second Geography is all about this metropolis that has one foot in the future and one in its…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Sales Mistake #8: Failing to Follow Through
 There is a popular saying that reminds us that “after all is said and done, more is said than done.” The hidden implication here is that following through on one’s good intentions is what separates the real deals from the wanna-bes. Most people are pretty good when it comes to lip-service. Everyone talks a pretty good game. Very few people manage to follow through on their good intentions.
There is a second saying that reminds us that “talk is cheap.” So, if you want to distance yourself from the competition, it is high time that begin doing what you say you are going to do.
For the next two weeks work on refining these three…
— 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
What's New for 2019 with Image Tours
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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Learn how to become an Australis Specialist and earn more!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Learn how to become an Australis Specialist and earn bonus commissions with host Kathy Simpson when you take a virtual cruise through Patagonia\'s wonderlands.
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South Africa and its luxury, award-winning lodges and camps
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join South African Airways and Singta on a journey through our awe-inspiring country.
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How to Sell the Islands of Tahiti
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Overwater Bungalows, Paradise & Romance are Tahiti’s most famous trademarks, but there is so much more to the Islands of Tahiti. Let Goway teach you how to sell Tahiti, sharing tips on ways to create value and create the dream trip of a lifetime.
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Emerald Waterways in 2019 - Europe Rivers, Dalmatian Coast & Nile River
Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join us to learn about Emerald Waterways award-winning Star-Ships that cut a chic figure on the waterways of Europe where comfort and innovation combine across our custom-built boutique fleet offering an indoor heated pool with retractable roof that transforms into a cinema or sports bar in the evening and our all-weather balcony systems allow you to enjoy your balcony, whatever the weather. Inspiring days ashore offer EmeraldPLUS – authentic excursions focusing on the culture aspect of your destination. Take advantage of EmeraldACTIVE with biking, hiking or canoeing on Portugal’s Doro river. With Emerald Waterways exceptional value – even onboard and shore side gratuities, airport transfers and a selection of beer/wine/soft drinks with lunch and dinner are all included.
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Get to Know the newly renovated Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
The Sirenis Hotels & Resorts group is excited to announce that the final leg of the renovation process is underway at Grand Sirenis Punta Cana. By December, 2018, the newly updated luxury resort plans to re-open the property to guests from around the world.
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