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Destinations
Tourists Flock to Swim With Sea Lions Near Peru's Capital
Foreign tourists are flocking to a group of rocky islands a few miles off the coast of Peru’s capital for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a chance to swim with sea lions. The 39 rocky islands near Lima are home to an untold number of sea lions who bathe gracefully and feast on abundant fish that thrive in the cold-water Humboldt…
— Vancouver Sun
Jenny Lake, the Breathtaking Centerpiece of Grand Teton National Park, Gets a Refresh
Twenty-one years ago, only two days after I moved to Wyoming, my mom and I got lost on the western shore of Jenny Lake. This should have been difficult to do as Jenny Lake was, and is, the most visited spot in Grand Teton National Park. Also, while the park manages the lake’s western shore as wilderness — meaning it doesn’t have…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
A Look at Buenos Aires' Incredible Art Scene and the Best Ways to Explore It
Last month, Art Basel chose Buenos Aires as the host for its first Cities Week. Unsurprising, given the Argentine capital has the perfect arts storm: a diverse array of fine art galleries, museums and public installations; and it’s a place where Argentinian masters such as Antonio Berni can rub shoulders with a younger generation of…
— The Independent
SeaWorld is Building a New Thrill Water Slide and Selling $9.99 Monthly Annual Pass
A thrill water slide is coming to Aquatica in 2019, and SeaWorld Orlando is adding more festivals and cutting the price of its annual passes to as little as $9.99 a month for Florida residents. Dan Dipiazzo, senior leader of marketing, spoke to the Orlando Sentinel earlier this week about the company’s plans in advance of the official opening of its…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Believe It or Not, Airport Bathrooms Are Getting Better (and Cleaner)
As airlines continue to shrink the size of their in-flight bathrooms, to make room for more seats in economy, making them all but unusable for tall and overweight passengers, more fliers may increasingly be seeking comfort in places they once avoided at all costs: airport…
— New York Times
How to Find the Right Antarctic Cruise for You
Antarctica ranks high among travel dreams these days. Actually going is another thing. Consider the price tag: Expedition cruises cost between $7,000 and $35,000. Then factor in the probability of stomach-churning days on the often-turbulent Drake Passage — or the high cost of flying over the Drake for the squeamish. Temperatures generally…
— Star Tribune
Transportation
Major European Airline Wants Blockchain To Cut Out Middlemen
On Wednesday, October 3, one of the world's largest airlines, Air France-KLM, announced its partnership with Winding Tree, a "blockchain-powered decentralized travel ecosystem." Through this agreement, the airline aims to provide customers with "more advantageous travel offer[s]," such as a wide range of flight and hotel options, as…
— ETH News
Norway Will Make Airlines Use More Environmentally Friendly Fuel from 2020
Airlines operating in Norway must use more environmentally friendly jet fuel mixed with biofuel from 2020, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Climate and Environment on Thursday. As part of Norway's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the minority center-right government said the aviation fuel industry must mix 0.5 percent…
— Business Insider
Lodging
Photo Tour: The Legendary Villa d'Este on Italy's Lake Como
Like a fairy tale scene, the legendary Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy, has commanded attention since it was transformed into a hotel in 1873 along the shores of Lake Como. It has hosted celebrities aplenty and diplomatic functions with great aplomb. Its loyal clientele of well-heeled travelers make the journey to this idyllic lakefront…
— USA Today
Airbnb Expands Services to Corner Profitable Business Travel Market
Airbnb doesn’t just want to help travelers find a cool place for vacation. One of the company’s latest initiatives is helping companies locate unique spots for their next offsite meeting. Last month, Airbnb announced new initiatives aimed at the corporate travel market: creating a marketplace of sites suitable for offsites and meetings, promoting…
— Curbed
Other and Odd
The French Town That Throws Wine In the Sea
Europe’s highest tides sneak up on tourists in St-Malo, France, lapping against medieval granite ramparts and onto salty pavements. But Malouins, as locals are called, embrace the raging tide with a graceful kinship. The Malouin community has always been tied to the ebb and flow of the sea. Founded on Brittany’s northern coast by Gauls in the…
— BBC
Travel is One of the Reasons Being Single is So Expensive
Research carried out by the Good Housekeeping Institute found that “being single [in the UK] carries a price penalty of at least £2000 (US$2603) a year per individual”. The figure includes council tax, insurance, rent, utilities, subscriptions to Netflix, gym memberships and even little things like food delivery plans (which usually offer special…
— Lonely Planet
Today in History
First Televised Presidential Address
On October 5, 1947, President Harry Truman made the first presidential address broadcast by television. In 1947, however, only a few thousand Americans had televisions. Therefore most Americans did not watch the event, but listened to it on radio. Truman's broadcast asked the American people to reduce the consumption of grain products so that more could be exported to Europe where years of war had devestated agricultural…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Our Barge Cruise In Photos: Abundance Of Nature
Somewhat surpri sing was the abundance of wildlife during my September barge cruise from Sete to Arles. As we barged along the canal, we saw flamingos, egrets, herons along with wild horses and cattle. They all live in the Camargue, a natural region south of Arles that spans more than 360 square miles. That expanse makes the Camargue the largest river delta in western Europe.
The Camargue is home to wild horses, cattle and more than 400 species of birds, and a number of pests. The marshes in the Camargue, in fact, breed the most ferocious mosquitoes in all of France. The photos that follow depict some of the wildlife that we saw during our voyage in the…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
#5: Networking Secrets
 Everyone tells you that you should network. You might even believe that a bit of networking would be in your best interest. At the very least, you should be working your net.
If you are like me you are not particularly fond of walking into a room full of strangers figuring out what to say that will make an impression and result in a mind-blowing dialogue.
Good news. You don’t have to. Here are a few points to internalize prior to your filling out your name…
— 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
A Sneak Peek of 2019 with Canada à la Carte
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Join Canada à la Carte’s 2019 Sneak Peek webinar and get an in-depth preview of new vacations available for 2019 travel. From nature and wildlife getaways to coastal and culinary adventures, discover new trips steeped in indelible experiences and how each can be tailored to your client’s tastes and budget. Plus, get advance access to early booking offers for your clients—and qualify for exclusive bonuses for yourself.
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Discover Peru with Super Value Tours
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Super Value Tours, in partnership with the Trade Commission of Peru in Los Angeles, brings you Peru! Travel through the Land of the Incas on October 9th with Super Value Tours’ Nancy Lemus and Elisabeth Hakim from PROMPERU (Peru Tourism Board). As one of the most popular destinations in South America, Peru offers a splendor of activities and sites that will satisfy everyone. From Machu Picchu to the Spanish colonial cities of Lima and Cusco, Peru is a world-class cultural and culinary destination that is truly special. In this webinar series, learn about Super Value Tours’ brilliantly designed Peru program and discover how they balance adventure with high quality experiences for guests.
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