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Destinations
Mexico City for Beginners
Like a lot of Californians, I’ve made dozens of trips to Mexico over the decades — beach resorts in Baja, Maya ruins in the Yucatán, colonial towns in the interior. Yet I’d never made time to explore the capital’s top museums and landmarks, even though their global popularity has boomed in recent years. When I finally gave myself a good look…
— LA Times
Northeast India - A Cultural Feast Like No Other
Northeast India is often ignored over other exciting Indian destinations, but often times we overlook the importance of this place. Made of seven states, known as the Seven Sister States, Northeast India does have the potential to come out on top as the most interesting destination of India. The reason is that even though northeast is an umbrella…
— Times of India
Tours and Activities
Brick or Treat: 7 Reasons to Go to Legoland's Halloween Party
October has arrived, along with everything ghosts, ghouls and pumpkin. Theme parks throughout Florida break out spooky and scary events for the season, including Brick or Treat at the theme park closest to South Florida: Legoland. Unlike some other Halloween events, Brick or Treat is not a specially ticketed event. All Legoland parkgoers can…
— South Florida
Daily Activities of Bali People Offered as Tourist Attractions
Bali`s traditional village in Gianyar, Bedulu, began introducing the daily activities of its community as an attraction for foreign tourists. “We have developed the village concept for the empowerment of the community’s economy,” said the village head, I Ketut John, in Gianyar, Bali, Tuesday, October 9. Gianyar Regency Public Relations said that on…
— Tempo
Cruise
Cruise Ship Tours: Inside Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, Icon of Hawaii Cruises
Thinking about a cruise to Hawaii? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour offers a deck-by-deck look at an icon of Hawaii cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line's 2,186-passenger Pride of America. Based in Honolulu for the past 13 years, Pride of America is the only cruise ship that operates in the Hawaiian Islands year-round and the most-sailed vessel in the…
— USA Today
CRUISE FROM HELL: 300 Passengers QUARANTINED in CABINS After Gastroenteritis Outbreak
A DREAM Mediterranean cruise descended into a holiday from hell for hundreds of passengers after an outbreak of gastroenteritis swept through the ship and infected guests were quarantined in their cabins. Some 300 people aboard the AIDA Cruises vessel fell ill from the virus leaving the ship’s two doctors completely overwhelmed, Madrid-based…
— Express
Transportation
Lonely Planet Picks the World's Most Amazing Train Rides
Lonely Planet’s new book "Amazing Train Journeys" (Oct. 16, 2018, $25.00) spotlights 60 of the world’s greatest, most memorable routes, as selected by its train-loving travel experts. From epic international routes to commuter lines to classic heritage railroad tracks, it takes readers through mountain peaks, scenic countryside and past…
— USA Today
This Twitter Account Will Tell You Everything You Can't Bring on an Airplane
By now, most of us know that any liquids we bring through security in a carry-on have to follow the TSA's 3-1-1 rule. But rules are murkier for items that are trickier to travel with—pies for Thanksgiving, say, or a live lobster. Luckily, getting an answer on what you can bring, when, is as easy as opening up Twitter and firing off a tweet to the TSA's…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Why More Consolidation is on the Cards for Hotels
From mega-mergers to niche acquisitions, consolidation is recalibrating the balance of power in the hotel industry as established operators get bigger and smaller brands seek new ways to differentiate themselves. Today’s hotel operators are increasingly looking to diversify their offerings with a range of different concepts, for example serviced…
— Real Views
Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program for Hurricane Michael
Airbnb activated its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Panhandle and Northern Florida forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance. In the event of major emergencies like Michael, Airbnb's Disaster Response and Relief Team activates its host communities…
— WTVY
Other and Odd
Consumer Trust in Review Sites Like TripAdvisor Falls by 25%
Trust in review sites such as TripAdvisor has fallen by a quarter in the past year, according to the travel association, ABTA. In its Holiday Habits 2018 report, ABTA’s research shows that only two in five (39 per cent) of prospective travellers “trust in review sites for information and inspiration”. That compares with just over half (53 per cent) in…
— The Independent
Hurricane Michael Gains Strength, Takes Aim at North Florida
Hurricane Michael intensified into a Category 2 over warm Gulf of Mexico waters Tuesday amid fears it would strike Florida on Wednesday as an even stronger hurricane. Mandatory evacuations were issued as beach dwellers rushed to board up homes just ahead of what could be a devastating hit. A hurricane hunter plane that bounced into the…
— Vancouver Sun
Today in History
Supernova 1604
On this day in 1604, observers in Northern Italy witnessed a supernova which occurred in the Milky Way, in the constellation Ophiuchus. Johannes Kepler, the famous astronomer and mathematician, named it after himself. Visible to the unaided observer of the night sky, it…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS VACATIONS® PUTS SOUTH AFRICA ON SALE WITH AN AIR-INCLUSIVE CAPE TOWN AND SAFARI PACKAGE STARTING AT $2,299* PER PERSON
Fort Lauderdale, FL (October 8, 2018) – South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®), the leisure division of South African Airways, has introduced a 6-night air-inclusive “South Africa on Sale” vacation package that offers travelers the opportunity to visit Cape Town and experience an African safari starting at just $2,299* per person with…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
The Holidays in NYC with New York City Vacation Packages
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday October 09, 2018
Instantly recog nizable from the skyline as you approach, New York City is as iconic as cities come. A cosmopolitan city with so much to do, multiple trips barely scratch the surface of what the traveler can experience in the city that never sleeps. Today’s 60-Second Geography is about a special time of year NYC, Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Thanks to New York City Vacation Packages, you’ll learn about the best events during the merriest time of…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Brussels with TUI Fly
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday October 09, 2018
Brussels in not only the capital of Belgium, but also part of the de facto capital of the European Union. It has been a major player in international politics since World War II. The city sits at the crossroads of many European cultures and maintains a healthy mix of Romance and Germanic parts of Europe, which makes it a fantastic melting pot. Thanks to TUI Fly, today’s Outpost will be all about the beauty of Brussels and its many sites.
The most famous of areas within Brussels is the Central District. Starting with simple buildings, the origins of Brussels were started in 979 AD. It is strategically located on the Senne River, and was the first port.…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
#7: Ask Better Questions
 Somewhere along the way, some not-so-smart guy or gal suggested that in order to excel in sales, one must exhibit the “gift-of-gab.” Nothing (spelled NOTHING) could be further from the truth. Thanks to a million different alterations in the ways adults communicate and learn new things the art of the sale has less to do with talking than ever. In fact, listening has become skill #1 when it comes to exchanging monies for value.
The warden in the movie Cool Hand Luke also had it wrong when he said to Paul Newman, “what we have here is a failure to communicate.” Nope! 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
The Art cities in Flanders-Belgium
Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Flanders, the northern Dutch speaking part of Belgium, continues to surprise visitors with its wide array of culture, gastronomy, cycling and lifestyle & fashion opportunities. Join us for this webinar to learn more about the six major art cities where visitors can have these unique travel experiences: Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen and Leuven. Learn why each city is different and find out about the highlights in 2019.
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Experience the mystical magic of the ‘Happiest Country on Earth’
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Experience the mystical magic of the ‘Happiest Country on Earth’ with Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines & Drukair Holidays.
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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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