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Destinations
This Small Florida City Has More Canals Than Venice
The small Florida city has more canals than anywhere else in the world — including Venice. That's why it's known by locals as "Waterfront…
— Travel+Leisure
International travel is heating up. Here's where Americans are going this summer
This summer, Americans are eager to visit great destination cities across Europe and the…
— Fortune
Tours and Activities
The Most Beautiful Place in Each U.S. State
From magical desert mesas to jade forests, Mother Nature was generous with America. Here's a list of the most beautiful place in each U.S.…
— Travel+Leisure
Useful Tips for Family Travel on a Budget
Enjoy a family vacation without breaking the bank! We share low-cost tips to save money on transportation, food and…
— Chicago Parent
Try the Grand Canyon’s cooler, quieter North Rim to escape the crowds
The majority of the millions of people who visit Grand Canyon National Park every year head to the larger, busier South Rim. It’s no…
— Washington Post
Cruise
Is it time to book that bucket list cruise or is your destination still closed to ships?
Discover which bucket list destinations are welcoming cruisers with open arms this year, and which travel dreams you’ll have to defer until next year…or…
— The Points Guy
Cruiseline Windstar reports highest bookings since start of pandemic
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has just announced its highest-grossing week of cruise sales since the start of the…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
Cheaper ticket to ride makes German summer train travel more accessible
From June 1 to Aug. 31, a new form of ticket will be available at a cost of just 9 euros. It will allow travel over the course of one calendar…
— Stars and Stripes
U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% in April as flights got even more expensive
Domestic fares continued to surpass 2019 levels due to a rebound in demand and more expensive fuel this…
— CNBC
Lodging
Hotel chains and resorts look to all-inclusive models for travel simplicity
All-inclusive offerings are attractive to travelers in 2022, as paying for the bulk of travel expenses at once makes it easier to…
— USA Today
Travel Warning: Inkeepers Laws Can Cost You – Just Ask This Marriott Guest
When almost $9,000 in luggage vanished, you'd think the world's biggest hotel chain would reimburse its guest. You would be…
— Yahoo Finance
Other and Odd
U.S. Leisure Travel Back at Pre-Pandemic Levels
People are heading off on vacation, despite a surge in cases and average airfares jumping 18% globally since the start of the…
— Time
Meet the Activists Reshaping the Travel Industry for the Better
Whether it's pushing for representation or increased diversity, these activists are paving the way for a more inclusive travel…
— Fodor's
Today in History
The First Council of Nicaea
Roman Emperor Constantine wanted to unify the Roman empire. His plan depended in part on unifying the emerging Christian…
— 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
Agent Perspectives
A Labor of Love, with Dancin Doug
by Joey DeLoach Friday May 20, 2022
The start of my conversation with Doug Colon summed up the theme of the interview in its entirety. When asked about how things are going for him, he answered, “Trying to get this backyard done. My contractor didn’t show up, so I started on my own.” This being our first long-form conversation, I was going off what I’d researched online. He was there when break dancing took off in the early 70s, grooving with prolific DJs known for legendary innovation in hip hop—check. He’s currently the owner of Dancin Doug Travel—check. But now, right at the start, I knew that I was talking to a man who knew how to get up and get it done.
Mentioning the multiple positions Doug has held in different fields,…
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The Rosen Report
Ama’s Bava on Christmas Markets in Portugal and Other Ways to Earn High Commission This Year
by Cheryl Rosen Friday May 20, 2022
AmaWaterways extended its Portugal river cruise sailings through the Winter Holiday Season this week, for the first time, adding 14 new round-trip sailings in Portugal on the AmaDouro.
It’s a sign of how strong the interest in Europe river cruises is running this year, says chief marketing officer Janet Bava.
“We saw a huge influx in demand for Europe with the loosening of travel guidelines, and very quickly got a lot of demand for the western side of Europe. We were completely sold out for Portugal,” she told TRO at Seatrade Cruise Global last week. “But our travel partners were still calling us—so we said why not extend the season, especially since Portugal tends to have warmer weather, and go ahead and help travel advisors generate some…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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