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Destinations
Vietnam eyes full reopening to international tourists from next month
Vietnam's tourism ministry on Tuesday proposed a full reopening of the country to foreign visitors and a lifting of nearly all travel restrictions from March 15, three months earlier than…
— CNN
Why I Chose This Small Town in the Dominican Republic As My First Solo Travel Destination
A trip to Michès, a remote town in the Dominican Republic, helped me appreciate the gift of solo…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Act fast: Free upgrades when you book luxury train trips in Canada with Rocky Mountaineer
If you want to ditch the airport and have a luxurious travel experience on a train instead, then this limited time offer could be for you. Rocky…
— The Points Guy
The most romantic spots in the US for popping the question
Looking to propose? These are the most romantic spots in the US for popping the…
— Time Out
Start planning a trip to beautiful Fiji with this quick guide
Have you always dreamed of a trip to Fiji? Start planning your dream vacation with our quick guide to this beautiful island…
— 10 Best
Cruise
CDC lowers pandemic travel warning for cruise ships
It says travelers should make sure they're fully vaccinated against COVID before taking a…
— Axios
Inside the stunning Norwegian Cruise Line ship that's debuting in 2023
Norwegian Viva, which will accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy ;is being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy. Here's a look…
— Daily Mail
Cruise lines are preparing for a potential record Alaska season in 2022
Cruise companies have scheduled their ships for a record-breaking summer in Alaska, but it's a long way between here and…
— Alaska Journal
Transportation
AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake found on board plane
A domestic AirAsia flight in Malaysia was re-routed after passengers reportedly spotted a snake slithering through the plane's light fixtures.…
— CNN
Man arrested on cruise ship is latest to be accused of stealing Hertz car
"I am one of their best customers. And here I am sitting in jail," Hertz customer Charles Doucette…
— Yahoo
Lodging
Australia's first underwater hotel lets you sleep next to fish in the Great Barrier Reef
As exciting new developments crop up in the Great Barrier Reef, the question about their impact on the environment…
— CN Traveler
10 hotels with crazy cool backstories
Cookie cutter hotels are cool and all, but have you ever crashed in a former convent built by Catholic…
— NY Post
Other and Odd
The best travel deals to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year
If you're thinking of heading to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras this year, there are still some good travel deals out there. Here are the best flight and hotel deals to New…
— CNN
10 Best Places to Retire Around the World
These are the best places to retire in the world — with low cost of living, quality healthcare, and more…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Tutankhamun's tomb is opened
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter was a man obsessed. His studies revealed the existence of a little known or remembered Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, reigning in 1333–1324 BCE. But the evidence was scant, and the location of the Pharaoh's tomb,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
This Week's Canva Templates
Each week, new Canva Templates to help travel professionals market, from TRO…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Blogging Like An Expert
by Richard Earls Saturday February 12, 2022
It is important to your digital marketing plan to consider incorporating a blog into your travel agency’s website. However, with so many blogs vying for attention, you need to take steps to ensure your blog will stand out and speak with an authority that captures the attention of your readership.
As a professional travel consultant, you have real expertise on a topic of interest to the public. The key to delivering blogging articles that truly engage readers and eliciting comments from them is to generate content that is lively, unexpected, and fresh. Making sure that your blog is communicating on both an intellectual and an emotional level will keep your audience returning to your blog for new information.
Deliver…
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The Rosen Report
From Hulu to YouTube, Advisors Find New Outlets for Marketing Travel
by Cheryl Rosen Friday February 11, 2022
Let’s just say that unique times call for unique strategies. Being so deep in the throes of omicron concerns (could that have been just a couple of weeks ago?), it’s not surprising that some travel advisors took a step beyond the usual marketing strategies to reach new and existing customers.
Leave it to the younger generation to head for Hulu. While everyone agrees that taking a group by the hand and posting your adventures on social media is the best way to build confidence among customers, 29-year-old Dillon Guyer put together “some incredible footage” he filmed of everything from Clearwater, Florida, to Virgin Voyages, Athens and Istanbul while he did that. He then posted it on the Hulu channel using a new program in beta testing.
With…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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