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Destinations
5 Reasons to Visit Okayama, Japan's Land of Sunshine
Okayama is a prefecture rich in culture, beautiful scenery and delicious…
— Paste Magazine
Seborga: The Italian village that wants to be a country
Atop an idyllic hill in the Italian Riviera sits a tiny village with a big dream: becoming an independent nation. The Principality of Seborga already has its own flag, national anthem, passports, stamps, currency and, of course, a…
— CNN
7 Immersive Exhibits Worth Visiting In Washington, D.C.
Here's a look at five of the most interesting immersive exhibits you can visit in Washington, D.C. right now, plus, another two that will be opening later this…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
This Is Not a Drill: You Can Book a Luxury Trip to Thailand For Less Than $500!
This tropical destination is a tourist hotspot. If you’ve been contemplating a trip to this side of the globe, there is an opportunity we insist you consider saving 73% on this five-star stay in…
— Fodor's
40 best spa breaks in the UK
Our roundup pampers to all tastes and wallets, from city-break, pet-friendly and affordable to holistic, medical and…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Fully vaccinated cruise reports covid cases on return to San Francisco
Passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship that arrived in San Francisco on Sunday have tested positive for the coronavirus, the cruise line…
— Washington Post
Bahamas cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do - The Points Guy
If you've cruised or are planning to cruise to someplace warm, it's likely the Bahamas will pop up on your itinerary -- and for good reason. Found…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Loud noise triggers stampede at Cancun airport in Mexico
Mexico's National Guard said there was no evidence of gunfire, and the noise may have been caused by a tourist tipping over some…
— CBS News
Qantas announces latest ultra long-haul flight to US
As global travel continues to reopen in 2022, there will soon be another addition to the world's longest flights list -- a direct route between Melbourne, Australia and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport operated by…
— CNN
Lodging
Here's how far in advance you should book a Disneyland hotel
Planning a trip to Disneyland can be an overwhelming experience. And unlike Walt Disney, who had his own apartment inside the park, lots of planning and…
— San Francisco Chronicle
The 10 best Orlando hotels for large families
As families grow, there can come a time when a standard hotel room with two queen beds just isn't going to cut it. Large families or those traveling…
— The Points Guy
Plan a sleep-cation at these 10 hotels where you'll have the best sleep ever
With dedicated sleep programs and amenities, these hotels are perfect for hibernation and…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
CDC adds no new destinations to its highest-risk category
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add a single new destination on Monday to its highest-risk category for travel.…
— CNN
How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel
Today, there are 546 federally recognized tribes. Here's how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with Indigenous cultures…
— AFAR
Today in History
Surveying Begins on Cumberland Road
On March 29, 1803 Congress authorized the construction of Cumberland Road (known today as National Road) from what is present-day Wheeling, West Virginia to…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Goway Is Ready To Help Travellers See New Zealand as It Announces Reopening for May 2
New Zealand has announced that it is reopening its borders to travellers from visa waiver countries (including the United States and Canada) and dropping its self-isolation requirements for these travellers…
— Travel Research Online
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 3.21.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Guerrilla Marketing for Travel Agents: How to Spend $150
by Richard Earls
Tuesday March 29, 2022
Many years ago, Jay Conrad Levinson coined the phrase "Guerrilla Marketing" to reference marketing tactics that business people could execute with a minimal expenditure of capital. Since that time, more than 1,000,000 copies of his book have been sold. The success of Guerrilla Marketing is in its mandate to develop a marketing mindset, to continually look for the marketing opportunity at every turn and to keep the necessity of marketing top of mind.
Travel agents tend to be excellent guerilla marketers. In this series of articles, we are going to focus on how a top-notch guerilla marketing travel agent might spend $150. In each article, we will provide you with three new ways you might invest your $150…
— Travel Research Online
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