|
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
Summer Is Coming: Time To See Canada's Banff & Yoho National Parks
Canada's Rockies are famous all around the world and this summer go and explore all of its national…
— The Travel
Caribbean Islands That Don't Require a Passport
Travel to any of these four islands for a Caribbean vacation that has all the sunshine but none of the…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
Workers planning 'bleisure' trips this summer spur travel demand
A new study shows Americans plan to extend their summer vacations in order spend at least some of their time away working.…
— ComputerWorld
From Legoland to Six Flags, these are the 10 best new theme park attractions
These are the 10 best new amusement park attractions, as voted by our readers in the 2022 Readers' Choice…
— USA Today
The best baseball cities for a summer road trip
The best ballparks are well-integrated into their cities, the energy and enthusiasm of 30,000 or so fans — both die-hards and casual viewers alike — a part of the city’s…
— Washington Post
Cruise
6 of the Best Cruise Itineraries for Travelers on a Budget
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise ships were one of the last places a traveler wanted to be. News stories of passengers isolated in their rooms for weeks and ships being turned…
— Yahoo News
'The Love Boat': How a TV show transformed the cruise industry
In three decades from the 1970s, cruise passengers increased exponentially. According to industry insiders, that leap in numbers was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme…
— CNN
Transportation
Most beautiful train routes to travel with Germany's 9 euro ticket
In June, July, and August, a 9 euro train ticket will be available around Germany to make up for rising energy costs related to the war in Ukraine. Here are some of the most beautiful train routes.…
— DW
Why young people are using old school travel agents to plan their vacations
To prepare a travel itinerary, go the old-school route and tap a travel…
— NY Post
Help! The Airline Changed My Flight Itinerary (for the Worse)
Airlines are within their contractual rights to cancel booked flights and place passengers on less-convenient routes with hours-long layovers. Our columnist investigates whether travelers have any…
— New York Times
Lodging
Secrets Is Opening a New Resort in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Apple Leisure Group's Secrets brand is opening a new all-inclusive in Isla Mujeres, Mexico later this…
— Caribbean Journal
7 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean offering deep discounts for summer
Nonstop fun from sunrise to sundown, an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean is the convenient choice for a worry-free summer vacation. Ideal for those who covet variety, all-inclusives are stepping up to the plate with deep discounts that might just be cheaper than staying at…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
12 Amazing Summer Travel Deals - Including Last-minute Memorial Day Sales
Here are a few last-minute Memorial Day Weekend travel deals to help you make the most of the three-day break and some more sales to sort your summer…
— Travel+Leisure
What a Google Breakup Would Mean for Travel
There has been a flurry of legislative activity in the U.S. in the past few days to stop Google and other big tech firms from using their market power to self-promote their own products, and to break up Google's advertising…
— Yahoo Finance
Today in History
The Constitutional Convention Convenes
On May 25th, 1787 the Philadelphia Convention convened with delegates from each of the states. The problems arising under the Articles of Confederation were pressing the new…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 5.23.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Zen Sales
by Richard Earls
Wednesday May 25, 2022
In its simplest form, marketing consists of generating new business and keeping old. Any new customer may spend money with you once, but a loyal customer provides a lifetime of business! From your existing clients comes stability and from new clients comes growth. Both are necessary for a successful business.
Many travel professionals confuse the concepts of marketing on the one hand and sales on the other. Marketing refers to the techniques used for gathering customers to a product or concept, of grabbing their attention. Marketing is a packaging of an image around a product or a service. "Sales" is bringing the customer to an actual purchasing decision. The two elements work hand-in-hand and the accomplished travel…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Universal Orlando Resort: What’s New, Travel Advisor Perks & Tools, and Vacation Packages
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join Cynthia Holmes to learn about our newest attractions in Universal Orlando Resort, including VelociCoaster, Halloween Horror Nights, as
well as our regular vacation packages. She’ll also review the amazing
perks Travel Advisors receive via our Universal Partner Community, and tips for VAX!
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
|
|
