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Destinations
U.S. lifts some restrictions on Cuba, including limits on travel and remittances
The changes, the most significant in U.S.-Cuba policy since Joe Biden took office, come after a lengthy policy…
— NBC News
Japan is testing a return to tourism
The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a test trial before the country fully reopens to foreign…
— CNN
The 8 best places to go in Belgium
From accessible nature breaks to delicacies like fries and chocolate, medieval towns to trendsetting art scenes, there's something for everyone in…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Here are 5 active trip ideas for 50+ travelers
People 50 and up run the gamut from sedative to weekend warrior. From national parks to bike tours, these vacations will keep you…
— USA Today
What You Need to Know Before Winetasting in Napa Valley
From opening hours to how to get around, here's what you need to know before you go winetasting in Napa…
— AFAR
Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace
Domestic travel has returned faster than international. And some destinations like Las Vegas are rebounding more quickly than big cities like New…
— The New York Times
Cruise
The world's best new cruise destinations you can now explore
With cruising making a confident rebound and nearly every region on the planet once again open to cruise travellers, there are plenty of exciting new destinations to explore by ship.…
— MSN.com
26 cruise secrets from a cruising expert that will blow your mind
TPG cruise editor Gene Sloan offers his insider secrets to cruising and cruise…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
How long-haul travel will change post-Covid
Airlines are rethinking long-haul travel as passengers cautiously return to flying. What's likely to…
— BBC
JetBlue launches hostile takeover bid for Spirit Airlines
Countering an earlier rejection by Spirit Airlines of an offer to buy Spirit, JetBlue has launched a hostile takeover bid to motivate…
— Travel Research Online
American Airlines expanding service to Dublin, Ireland
Taking advantage of the surge in demand, American Airlines is dramatically increasing its service to Dublin, Ireland with new…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
Why did Priceline advertise this resort as an all-inclusive hotel?
What if your all all-inclusive hotel is only half-inclusive? If you're booking through Priceline, as Michael O'Connor was, you can ask for clarification -- and if you can't get it, you can ask our advocacy team for…
— Elliott.org
Aman New York, the city's most highly anticipated hotel, will finally open in August
Aman New York will open on Aug. 2 and it's set to be one of the most luxurious hotels in New York…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Rick Steves Just Told Us Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Europe This Summer
"Be out early, be out late. Go to the less-famous places, and treat them like the famous…
— Travel+Leisure
7 Key Things To Consider If You Dream Of Traveling Full-Time
I had planned to travel for 3 to 6 months and then return to real life. Instead, I fell in love with full-time travel. Here are the key ways to afford…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Brown v. Board of Education
On this day in 1954, the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education. Earlier case…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 5.16.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
TRO Smith
Dealing with the self booker
by Richard Earls
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Most of us have encountered the "do-it-yourselfer" who researches and books everything themselves online. Estimates are that as high as 61% of some demographic groups at least research travel online and a lower percentage, but still significant at 43%, book some travel online. Most who book online will give "price" as their key reason for turning to the internet. Other reasons cited are efficiencies, instant gratification, and, quite simply, no pre-existing relationship with a travel agent.
The phenomenon of self-bookers is important for travel professionals to study and understand. As agencies, we spend a great deal of time competitively slicing up that segment of the population who already use travel agents, developing aggressive, competitive strategies. We…
— Travel Research Online
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