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Destinations
Visiting Bali? Here Are 10 Things You Can Do There
Being richly endowed with nature's magnificent attractions, such as Mount Agung, Bali is an ultimate destination for adventurous visitors. Famously known as the Land of Gods, the locale features uniquely carved temples, beautiful culture, looming volcanoes,…
— TheTravel
29 Ultimate Things to Do in Greece
What is Greece most famous for? Beaches, archaeological sites, delicious food, dancing in the moonlight? It’s hard to pick. Yes, this is the place where starry-eyed honeymooners watch the sunset into the Aegean Sea from the whitewashed cliffs of Santorini. But…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
18 of the best epic hikes in the Americas
Lost cities, active volcanoes, stunning coasts: this is not an adventure movie, it's your next great hike. We've asked some of Lonely Planet’s seasoned hikers to recount their most thrilling experiences on foot in the Americas, whether trekking in Chile or…
— Lonely Planet
Top 8 Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In New Orleans
New Orleans has a rich, long, and at times, dark, history. With such a complex past, it should come as no surprise that there are countless memorable, fun, and sometimes quirky off-the-beaten-path things to do in the city. Here are eight suggestions for…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Can a cruise help with jet lag? The answer might surprise you
My last international trip ended four days ago, but I’m still suffering from jet lag. There are tons of tips for both battling it and avoiding it in the first place. However, I find that the older I get, the less effective most methods are for me. But one remedy you…
— The Points Guy
Pandaw Announces Construction of New River Cruise Ship RV Song Hong
Good news continues to pour in for Pandaw River Expeditions. The popular expeditionary river cruise operator has announced that due the popularity of their Vietnam Red River and Halong Bay itineraries they are building a new vessel to be named RV Song…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
A passenger with an $11,000 ticket to Europe says Air Canada 'begged' 25 people to get off the plane because it was too heavy to take off. Then they lost his bag.
Even a senior manager at a global travel logistics company can't escape this summer's airport chaos: The man, who's based in the Western US, told Insider his 21-hour trip to Europe last weekend was the "worst experience flying" he's ever had — complete…
— Yahoo! News
Spirit Airlines completes Wi-Fi rollout — with a catch
The next time you fly on Spirit Airlines, there’s a very good chance you’ll be able to enjoy its new Wi-Fi service. The Miramar, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier on Wednesday celebrated a big milestone: the completion of Wi-Fi installations on its fleet of…
— The Points Guy
Play Airlines Offers $500 Round-Trip Tickets to Europe. But Is It Worth It?
Until this point, taking a spontaneous trip to see the Northern Lights or the famous thermal waters at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon required ample planning. The country is on the bucket list of many due to its many natural wonders, yet remained largely…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Hotel guest satisfaction declines, but employees get high marks for courtesy, according to J.D. Power
While hotel bookings are bouncing back in the wake of the pandemic, guest satisfaction is down, according to J.D. Power's 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The company analyzed responses to over 150 questions about guests' hotel…
— USA Today
The secret formula that ski resorts rely on, and why four Park City residents want to expose it
The fight wasn’t about Park City NIMBYs looking to freeze all development at Park City Mountain Resort. Nor was it, they say, about sticking it to Vail Resorts, the mega-corporation that owns PCMR and 36 other North American ski areas and has…
— The Salt Lake Tribune
Other and Odd
Scotland's rare seaweed-eating sheep
Orkney's northernmost island, North Ronaldsay, is home to a rare and ancient breed of hardy sheep that have adapted to thrive on a seaweed diet. At first glance, the northernmost speck on the map of Orkney could easily be overlooked. Yet, the…
— BBC
WHO Recommends Expanding Second Booster Shot Eligibility In Europe As Covid-19 Cases Rise
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended that immunocompromised individuals living in Europe and their close contacts should receive a second Covid-19 booster dose as a wave of infections driven by two new variants sweeps across…
— Forbes
Today in History
President for a Day
As President Ronald Reagan prepared for surgery to remove polyps from his large intestine, Vice-President George Herbert Walker Bush prepared to make history. For eight hours, President Reagan was…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 07.11.22
Use these TRO Canva templates to market your travel agency on social media…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Get Radical with Problems - Ask WHY?
by Richard Earls
Wednesday July 13, 2022
The word "radic al" denotes the idea of getting to the root of a problem. When mathematicians want to find the square root of a number, they use the radical symbol to express the equation. For travel agents, getting radical on a problem means seeking out its cause. One of the best ways to do so is to work backward and ask, quite simply, "WHY?"
Long ago, we discussed the sales funnel. There, we examined the sales process and noted that at every step of the way, potential clients fell out of our sphere of influence. As we looked at the sales funnel, we noted that a lot of clients were being lost at the top of the sales process and fewer as we…
— Travel Research Online
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