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Destinations
Las Vegas is the No.1 happiest place to travel to in North America—here’s what else made the list
Club Med released its list of the top 10 happiest travel destinations in North America after compiling data from the 50 most visited tourist destinations. The survey measured the cities based on nine metrics: crime, safety, pollution, cost of domestic beers, outdoor activities, day trips, spa…
— CNBC
Skip This Over-Touristed Island. Experience These Secret Islands Instead
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with five major islands, 30 groups of smaller islands, and countless miniature spots tucked away throughout its sprawling setting. This incredible country is home to some of the most beautiful national parks, over 100 exotic…
— Fodor's Travel
The British islands that disappear every day
The southern-most building in the British Isles is not a crumbling castle, built to repel would-be conquerors; nor is it a lonely lighthouse, flashing a warning beacon to passing seafarers. It is a public toilet. "This toilet has the distinction of being the most southern building in the British Isles,"…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Pups are welcome: 17 best dog destinations in US
You're headed out to see the best of the US and your dog is coming along with you. In celebration of International Dog Day on August 26, 2022, we've compiled a list of US destinations where your pooch is always welcome. These are the top 17 destinations as told to us by local experts with top…
— Lonely Planet
A Study Has Revealed The World's Best Snorkeling Destinations
The ocean and its treasures are some of the most beautiful elements of planet earth, and exploring it in real life is even more surreal. With vibrant coral reefs that house myriads of colorful marine species — as well as creatures weird and wonderful — the sea is one of the very best…
— The Travel
Where to soak in the 10 best immersive art experiences in the US
Enjoying art doesn't have to mean gazing at paintings on a wall. These 10 interactive art spaces, voted as the best by USA TODAY 10Best readers, offer multi-sensory experiences that are meant to immerse you within the art itself…
— USA Today
Cruise
Norwegian Prima Takes Off: Sailing with Frank del Rio, Katy Perry and Too Many Travel Advisors to Fit in the Haven
“Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am,” the song goes. “It’s so hard to keep the smile from my face.” Ok it’s not a Katy Perry song, but that’s how we all were feeling, I think, aboard the elegant new Norwegian Prima in Reykjavik on Saturday evening, where 2,500…
— Travel Research Online
American Queen Voyages Announces 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise
Fan of horse racing and cruising are in luck! American Queen Voyages has announced a 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise on board their new paddlewheel ship American Countess. The nine-day sailing will include a pre-cruise hotel stay at the Brown Hotel in Louisville and highlights include…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Qantas Will Resume Flights From NYC to Sydney After 3-year Pause
Australian airline Qantas will resume flying from New York City to Sydney next year, stopping in New Zealand on its way down under. The carrier will restart flights from the Big Apple — it’s first from the East Coast of the United States since the pandemic started — on June 14, 2023…
— Travel+Leisure
Flying as a vegan: What are your options, and which airlines do it best?
I’ve been vegan since 2004. Airline food has come a long way since then, but still, some airlines are better than others in terms of the food options they offer (and whether they even load your meal on the plane in the first place). Over the past 18 years, I’ve realized some airlines are more…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
This Hotel Was Just Named Best Of 2022 By 20K Travel Advisors
The leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, Virtuoso, named the best of the best in travel at its 34th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. Its 20,000 professional travel advisors from 50 countries voted on the winners. One of the most highly anticipated awards given during…
— Travel Awaits
6 Châteaux in France You Can Visit
Thousands of châteaux across France have set a certain storybook aesthetic for centuries. Many of these sprawling estates were once reserved for nobility, with gilded interiors (Hall of Mirrors, anyone?) and turreted roofs, but today you don’t need royal lineage to experience a beautiful…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
'There's still pent-up demand': What you should know about fall travel
If you think travel will return to normal this fall, think again. The craziness you saw this summer – high prices, overbooked hotels and long lines – could be here for a while. "There's still pent-up demand for travel," says Jessica O'Riley, a spokeswoman for Travel Iowa. Bookings in her state…
— USA Today
No English Menu? No Problem With This Easy Travel Hack
Have you ever sat down to enjoy a nice dinner on vacation, only to find you couldn’t read the menu? While restaurants in tourist hotspots might have an English menu if you are lucky, don’t count on it. And while you could chance it, what if you get something you don’t want? You’ll end…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Ishi
In 1865, white settlers in California killed more than forty Native Americans of the Yahi tribe in what has become known as the Three Knolls Massacre. The remnants of the Yahi tribe fled into the forest and hid. Over the next…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Savor The Flavors of France with Collette
Pawtucket, RI (August 28, 2022)—Collette travelers are going beyond the typical wine and cheese when it comes to experiencing French cuisine. Travelers on the 12-day Essence of France tour will head to Paris, Provence…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Is $2.75 Per Day Too Much To Spend On Your Agency?
by John Frenaye
Monday August 29, 2022
Is your number  one hobby travel? Or is running a travel agency your number one hobby? There is a difference, and if the latter, listen up. Stop it! The days of a hobby agency are long gone, along with the lengthy IATAN lists that looked more like a neighborhood directory. As we move through 2022 and beyond, it is imperative that we run our businesses professionally. And yes, that sometimes means that we need to spend a buck or two.
Stop being so cheap! Remember, to make money, you need to spend some!
I know an agency that is on top of their email newsletter game. Every week, a promotional email goes out to their small database. The issue? It is sent via their Gmail account. For…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
What travel advisors can learn from car salespeople
by Richard Earls
Monday August 29, 2022
Most of us have had the experience of purchasing an automobile from a car dealership. There are certainly many, many aspects of the experience that are good examples of bad examples for anyone seeking to learn something about sales. Too often, the "come-on" is too strong and the salesperson inauthentic. What is most obvious, typically, is that the salesperson on a car lot is all about the transaction, and your needs are secondary.
But.
Car dealers know how to get you to relate to their product and to find your emotional connection to the vehicle. Let's go for a test…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Norwegian Prima Takes Off: Sailing with Frank del Rio, Katy Perry and Too Many Travel Advisors to Fit in the Haven
by Cheryl Rosen
Monday August 29, 2022
“Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am,” the song goes. “It's so hard to keep the smile from my face.” Ok it’s not a Katy Perry song, but that’s how we all were feeling, I think, aboard the elegant new Norwegian Prima in Reykjavik on Saturday evening, where 2,500 international press, NCL executives and business partners, and top sellers of travel gathered for the ship’s official christening ceremony. Everyone was smiling; none of the travel advisors complained about being bounced from The Haven by the Katy Perry entourage; and even the Northern Lights turned out to celebrate.
Twenty decks tall and 965 feet long, with a top capacity of 3,100 guests…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Selling Percentages
There are a couple of numbers I would like you to get comfortable with. More than just “comfortable,” I want you to embed these numbers in your brain and consistently endorse their implications.
— Travel Research Online
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