|
Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.
Destinations
The corner of Minnesota that’s there by mistake
The horizon was a shifting channel of light. Cornfields grew between stands of cottonwood trees, and harvesters cruised down the double-yellow line spewing golden dust. Signs advertised gifts from Minnesota’s northland: moccasins, wild rice, dreamcatchers,…
— The Guardian
COVID-19 Travel: Here’s The Latest On Mexico And Its Reopening
In terms of travel, it’s been pretty quiet south of the border lately, with Mexico still undergoing the brunt of the Coronavirus pandemic. But, despite that, we’re starting to hear rumblings from within the industry that suggests brighter days might be ahead. Here’s the latest travel…
— Forbes
Why Thailand isn't reopening to international tourists yet
With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. As of now, those with Thailand in mind will…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Sweden's single-diner restaurant
The romantic picture of sitting in a lush meadow surrounded by blooming wildflowers and dining from a picnic basket might conjure up thoughts of Instagram lifestyle influencers, who tend to be mostly female. But for Linda Karlsson, her novel dining idea’s main demographic…
— BBC
U.S. Astronauts Are Going to Space From American Soil for the First Time in 9 Years — How to Watch
On Wednesday, May 27, NASA and SpaceX will together launch two American astronauts from American soil in an American rocket. That’s not been done for almost a decade, but in the years since the Space Shuttle Atlantis finished its final mission in July 2011, much has…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms
It may be more common than previously thought to have coronavirus but show no symptoms. That’s according to a new study of people isolated on a cruise ship during the Covid-19 pandemic which could have an impact on the easing of lockdowns around…
— Metro
Australia Extends Cruise Ship Ban Through Mid-September
Australia has extended its ban on cruise ships entering its territorial waters for three additional months. The ban -- which was originally due to end on June 17 -- has now been extended until September 17. The Australian Border Force made the announcement late last week. The…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How Airlines Are Generating Revenue on Flights That Will Never Take Off
U.S. leisure travelers often buy airfare months ahead of departure, betting they can score a deal with shrewd advance planning. But in these atypical times, that may not be the best strategy — provided they want to fly what they bought. That’s because many airlines have…
— Yahoo!
How the Delta-LATAM Partnership Will Benefit Travelers
Delta Air Lines scored a coup when it announced plans to link up with LATAM, South America’s largest airline network, last fall and purchased a 20 percent stake in the carrier. LATAM was formerly a member of the Oneworld alliance until May 1, and a strong partner with…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Airlines Aren’t Alone. Hotels’ Brand Valuations To Drop 20% Because Of COVID, Cratering Of Travel Demand
The world’s 50 most valuable hotel brands - like their more high-profile cousins in the global travel industry, the airlines – could see 20% of their “brand value” wiped out this year by the near-collapse of travel driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the expected long and…
— Forbes
Colorado Ski Resort Ready to Welcome Guests to the Slopes for Spring Skiing
A Colorado ski resort will reopen for spring skiing this week with a reservation-based system aimed at limiting the number of people on the slopes. The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, which sits just over 60 miles west of Denver, will reopen on May 27 after being closed due to…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Sounds of silence: 'We should have been listening all along'
If you're one of the many people noticing the lilt of birdsong more profoundly these days (or perhaps even for the first time at all), you're not alone. Everywhere from the Upper West Side to Wuhan, the phenomenon of all this suddenly more audible tweeting-in-the-wild is one of…
— CNN
Feeling wanderlust in quarantine but not ready or able to travel? Plan a virtual vacation
As flights get canceled and vacations to faraway places get put on the back burner for an unknown time when life will go back to "normal," it can seem challenging to think about traveling right now and heartbreaking to acknowledge your trip's demise. Enter the answer…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Opening of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge opened on this date in 1937. The bridge is the link between San Francisco and points north, joining U.S. Route 101 and State Route 1. On an average day more than 120,000 vehicles cross…
— Travel Research Online
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Australis 101 PLUS: See Us Through Your Clients' Eyes
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Navigating the Patagonian waterways for 30 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
We will focus on educating attendees on:
Register Now ➠
The Blue-Roads Touring Difference
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us to learn about what is new for the 2021 Season with Blue-Roads Touring. We will discuss the Blue-Roads Difference in tour that will entice your clients to want to travel with us. They will enjoy the company of a small group as our tours in Europe have between 14-18 passengers per coach.
Register Now ➠
|
|
|
Use TRO every day to find travel guides, e-postcards, and other resources you can personalize and send to your clients.
|
TRO Travel Specials
|
|
Yesterday, I asked you to request the full-blown copy of my Special Report titled My 12-Word Marketing Plan. Send me an email with the number 12 in the subject box and get ready for a blinding flash of the obvious. (Well worth your time to…