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Destinations
Black Travel Vibes: Enjoy The Slow Life In Senegal
A vibrant and thriving country bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau, the West African nation of Senegal is a colorful gem that offers something for every type of traveler. Though Ghana may have gotten the shine last year during their ‘Year of Return’ campaign, Senegal has long seen an increase in Black travelers looking…
— Essence
The glitzy European city going green
It’s an unlikely spot for an organic fruit and vegetable garden, tucked away between soulless high-rise buildings that dot the most densely populated country in the world. But this 450 sq m sliver of land is where market gardener Jessica Sbaraglia toils away. It’s a lush slice of tranquillity in Monaco’s concrete jungle, lying in the shadow of…
— BBC
Australia fires: NASA warns that smoke from bushfires will travel around the world
Smoke from the devastating Australian bushfires will travel around the globe, according to data compiled by NASA. The space agency has been using its network of satellites to monitor smoke and aerosols from the Australian wildfires. Citing unprecedented conditions caused by intense heat and dryness, NASA notes that the fires have…
— Fox Travel News
Tours and Activities
Trek Travel President Tania Burke Talks Bicycle Tourism, Immersive Experiences, And Equality In Adventure Travel
Looking for a truly immersive travel experience this year? It might be easier than you think; in fact, Tania Burke says all you need is a bicycle. “Being on a bike allows you to experience a place at your speed,” she explained. As one of the founders and the President of Trek Travel and a lifelong cyclist, Tania believes in the power of two…
— Forbes
10 car-free trips to inspiring eco-friendly places in the UK
There’s art as well as nature among these 280-plus hectares of woods, marshes and wildflower meadows, with the River Wensum winding through them. Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf created one of four on-site gardens: a waterside oasis that looks good even in winter with intricate seed heads, golden grasses and a Monet-style…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Cruises Canceled as Fiji Prepares for a Tropical Cyclone (Video)
As Fiji prepares for a cyclone that could hit this week, cruise lines have canceled their itineraries around the country. If the storm develops into a tropical cyclone later this week, which is expected Wednesday or Thursday, it will be called Tino, according to Accuweather. The storm could hit Fiji on Thursday and batter the country with heavy…
— Travel+Leisure
Oceania Unveils Six-Month 2022 Voyage Around the World
Oceania Cruises has released details of its 2022 world cruise, a voyage that takes passengers on a global journey lasting six months. Dubbed, the "Around the World in 180 Days" cruise, the sailing takes place aboard Oceania's 684-passenger Insignia, departing from Los Angeles on January 6, 2022, traveling around the world to New York.…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
JetBlue's Big Winter Sale Includes Fares As Low As $44 (Video)
2020 just began, but that doesn’t mean you can’t book yourself a vacation. JetBlue is having its Big Winter Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, which offers travelers one-way flights as low as $44 to a variety of amazing destinations. If you’re already struggling to get back to work after a long holiday break, taking a quick trip might be just what…
— Travel+Leisure
Backlash against Flybe's government bailout grows
The move comes amid a growing backlash against the government's plan to defer some of Flybe's air passenger duty payments, thought to top £100m. EasyJet and Ryanair said taxpayer funds should not be used to save a rival. Meanwhile, the government's proposal to cut air passenger duty, was attacked by the trade body for the rail…
— BBC
Lodging
Mythbusting for spa newbies: Sage advice for those planning a journey into the world of wellness
When I first started “retreating”, I’d convince myself that the nurturing combination of rare, self-centred days holed up in a gorgeous venue, one-to-ones with experts, massages, exercising in nature, healthy food, zero alcohol and caffeine was all that was needed to make everything tickety-boo again. WRONG! The very best ones simply…
— Telegraph (London)
The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels In Portland, Oregon
There’s no shortage of personalities in Portland, Oregon, where creativity and originality are the cat’s meow. People of all walks come for the culture, indulging in music, art, food and more, and Portland doesn’t disappoint in providing an equally varied spectrum of hotels to suit every style. From tiny houses to glamorous luxury suites,…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
South Korea says it may be open to solo travel for its citizens to North Korea
South Koreans may soon be able to travel on their own to North Korea under new rules being considered by their government. The South Korean Ministry of Unification, which oversees policy towards the country's northern neighbor, has hinted that barriers to independent travel to the north could be removed in the future. The…
— CNN
This woman conned investors out of $5.4 million and spent it on travel and expensive fashion
In 2018, Keisha Williams, a 43-year-old Virginia woman, pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges stemming from a multimillion-dollar scam that saw her bilk dozens of investors out of over $5.4 million for a fake business opportunity. Williams built a network of more than 50 investors by promising to double their money through a…
— CNBC
One Reason You Might Want to Pay the Bribe When You're in a Foreign Country
As our car weaves through taxis, tuk tuks, pedestrians and bicycles piled with three or four kids balanced atop the rickety frames, a motorcycle-mounted police officer is in hot pursuit behind us. I can’t believe I’m in this situation and I don’t know how I’m getting out of it. I landed in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, the day before but sans…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The British Museum Opens
Sir Hans Sloane was a naturalist who had managed to amass an enormous collection of books, manuscripts, dried plants, and antiquities from his travels. As he neared his death, he did not wish to see his collection broken up or, worse yet, forgotten. Sloane…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Announces Launch of African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania Tour
Pawtucket, RI (January 10, 2020) – Collette, guided tour operator, is thrilled to announce the launch of their African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania tour. This fifteen day adventure begins in Mt. Kilimanjaro where guests will embark on lively safaris to seek out the…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Making the Agent the Hero
 It’s not often that you find a family-owned and operated business that has been in operation for over 50 years. One that has kept its company headquarters in Detroit, where it started. One that has expanded to include 10 offices in the U.S. and 5 more worldwide. A travel consolidation service specifically for agents and advisors that has maintained the foundation of their family values. Yet, CTS Fares fits this much-needed position.
These family values…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?
by Mike Marchev
Wednesday January 15, 2020
They say you ca n’t teach an old dog new tricks. This leads me to questions worth pondering. Why would you want to? Wouldn’t it be easier to fine-tune the tricks the old dog already knows how to do? Sit. Fetch. Roll over. Shake. Go get me a beer.
It is common knowledge that the older we get the more forgetful we become. (I did not make that up.) Maybe your time would be better spent picking up the old instruction manual and paying a little more attention to the fine print.
Business is not, never was, and never will be a synonym for “Rocket Science.” No truer motto has ever been inked, “You can either help the particular person in question, or you can’t.” Those are my…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Argentina For All Seasons
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
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