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Destinations
Why Hobart is Australia's new capital of cool
A heart-shaped island state just south of mainland Australia, Tasmania is home to farm-fresh produce, world-class art and jaw-dropping landscapes. Tassies are sometimes called "Taswegians," both for the fact that many residents claim Nordic heritage and for their relative remoteness (in the…
— CNN
Bolivia's surreal rainbow landscape
The Salar de Uyuni salt flat is on many people's bucket list, but most do not know that the area surrounding this monochromatic scene is bursting with colour. Stretching across more than 10,500 sq km in the Andean Plateau at an altitude of 3,656m, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Black Travel Vibes: This Luxurious Kenyan Safari Is Anything But Basic
The continent is home to many exciting and wonderful adventures that are sought after by travelers from across the globe. Almost anyone that has ever dreamed of visiting Africa, surely has a safari experience on their bucket list. And if they don’t, they should. Kenya is one African country…
— Essence
The Best Maui Hikes for Stunning Views and Spectacular Wildlife
If you’re not out in nature, you’re not doing Maui right. The island of Maui has more than 700 square miles of rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and coastline with some of the most beautiful vistas on Earth. There are hundreds of miles of trails on Maui, all particular to the environment. Some trails…
— Travel+Leisure
Put a spin on Fourth of July with these fun, quirky ways to celebrate
OK, let's be honest here; fireworks are kind of the worst. They're loud, they drive your dog crazy, pollute the air, and make babies cry. Babies. It makes total sense why you're sick and tired of them, so take a breath. You're not alone. And this Fourth of July, you don't need to subject yourself to…
— CNN
Cruise
Thousands of Norwegian Cruise Line passengers stranded in Barcelona after technical issue
Norwegian Cruise Line is apologizing to customers for ending a cruise early due to technical difficulties. The Norwegian Pearl, which departed from Amsterdam, was set for a 13-day cruise with stops in Belgium, France, Spain and Monaco. However, the ship left its 2,732 passengers stranded…
— USA Today
Grandmother, 83, tied up by staff on luxury cruise when she had panic attack weeks before her death, inquest hears
A grandmother with dementia was tied up by staff on a luxury Mediterranean cruise when she had a panic attack weeks before her death, an inquest heard. Marguerite Hayward was on a dream holiday with her war veteran husband Frederick when she fell ill on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer in…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Tourist buses 'no longer welcome' in Paris
Paris's deputy mayor has revealed the city is working to stop tourist buses causing "total anarchy" in the city. Emmanuel Gregoire said the town hall is working on regulations to limit bus traffic, and would introduce parking areas outside the city. "Buses are no longer welcome in the very heart of the…
— CNN
TSA Says Diverting 350 Agents to the Border Won’t Affect 4th of July Wait Times
Despite the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) diverting hundreds of employees away from airports and to the southern border, the bureau chief says that travelers should not notice significantly longer wait times during the potentially record-breaking 4th of July holiday travel period. Last…
— Travel+Leisure
2.1 million air travelers to pass through Chicago airports, as drivers face biggest July 4th weekend travel delays Friday
As more than 2 million people move through Chicago’s airports over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, drivers in the Chicago area were expected to join a record number of people on the road, with the worst delays in local traffic expected Friday afternoon even as Wednesday sees the…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
New York hotel guests claim $300+ room was nothing like online photos with dirty bedding, mold
Linda Farmer bought tickets around Christmas to see Hugh Jackman in June at New York's Madison Square Garden and booked a hotel nearby. Farmer had no idea that six months later, she'd be laying on what she said was a disgusting blanket in a dirty room. "We go to the city a lot and stay…
— USA Today
This Key West Hotel’s Underwater Library Is Every Book Lover’s Fantasy
For avid readers, books and bodies of water—meaning oceans, lakes, pools, and even your bathtub—go together like sand and seashells. But as book and beach buffs also know, there’s an annoying little asterisk that comes along with that perfect pairing: Books can’t get wet. Luckily, two Key West…
— Coastal Living
Other and Odd
How I Travel Abroad as a Vegetarian Without Losing My Mind
My greatest shame—and biggest secret—as a nearly lifelong vegetarian is that once every two months or so, I eat fish. And most often, it’s because I’m somewhere that’s known for its seafood—like a fancy restaurant or a shoreside lobster shack in Maine. I’m sure that a lot of you are thinking that…
— Bon Appetit
How to have the worst summer vacation ever
If you do a quick Google search for Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, you’ll get endless results of a natural wonder. Empty pathways snake over emerald waters, surrounded by rambling foliage. The occasional photo shows a traveler or three lingering by the lakes, enjoying the place practically…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The American Colonies Declare Independence
In 1775 when the fighting began for during the Revolutionary War, a majority of colonial Americans did not favor the idea of separating from the British empire. By the following year in 1776, however, the public opinion…
— Travel Research Online
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
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Make the World Your Classroom with ASTA
Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
At the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), we strive to bring travel agency professionals events that are designed to help you thrive in the always evolving industry of travel. Industry events are vital for travel advisors to continue to learn about the industry, further expand your network and make connections that can take your business to the next level. Choosing an event that's right for you can also be tricky.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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