|
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
Europe's Summer Travel Strikes: These Are the Dates, Destinations & Potential Disruptions
Travellers that have plans to fly in or through main hubs across Europe are highly recommended to check their flight status before travelling as the majority of airports in the zone are dealing with the havoc caused due to strikes. Workers across Europe are unhappy with the high…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Munich, Germany Travel Guide: Explore This Rich Bavarian City From Palaces To Pilsners
Munich, Germany is often an underrated destination with Bavarian history, Central European culture, whimsical art and attractions. It makes for an unforgettable travel experience for any history enthusiast, beer and wine lover, meat connoisseur and architecture buff. There are…
— Travel Noire
This Coastal Florida Town Just Announced Its July 4 Schedule — When You Can See Fireworks
It’s time once again for what’s billed as “the largest Fourth of July fireworks show on the Gulf Coast.” The annual Real. Fun. Fourth. celebration at Panama City Beach, Florida, will be a “red, white, and blue extravaganza,” featuring fireworks displays on three nights: Sunday…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer
If an explicitly queer restaurant opens in a relatively queer neighborhood in a queer-friendly city, is it really even queer? The answer is, I think, yes. And also, no. And also: It turns out that queerness maybe means something bigger and more radical that could nourish us all…
— AFAR
The Sweet Way Universal Orlando Gives Kids Who Are Too Short for Thrill Rides a Boost
Universal Orlando Resort has the sweetest way of making kids not quite tall enough to take on the thrill rides look forward to their next visit — and you may not even know about it. In a TikTok posted this week, a mom at Universal Orlando showed her son hoping to ride Hagrid’s…
— Travel+Leisure
A Wildlife Tour With a Maasai Guide
When Steve Nkumum was a child herding cows in the Maasai Mara village of Talek, Kenya, he was perplexed to see non-Maasai-Kenyan tour guides dressed in his tribe’s colorful traditional garments. “The guides were pretending to be Maasai. It was uncomfortable – someone talking…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Celebrity Moves Five Months of Europe Itineraries to the Caribbean + CocoCay
Would your customers consider swapping their vacation in Europe for a ride on Celebrity Beyond, with a stop in the new luxury section of CocoCay, in 2024? Royal Caribbean is betting they will—and announced it is repositioning its sparkling new Edge-class ship to the Caribbean…
— Travel Research Online
Cruise Lines Face Steep Fines as Canada Introduces New Regulations
Canada is cracking down on cruise ships dumping wastewater too close to its shores. Violators may face hefty fines that can go up to $190,000. These environmental policies were first introduced in April 2022 as voluntary measures but as the cruise peak season in Canada…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
These Are the Airline Passenger Rights During a Travel Meltdown
As hundreds of thousands of passengers experienced flight delays and cancellations this week, TPG keeps getting the same question: "What are airline passengers' rights?" It's not a simple question to answer, but essentially right now, airline passengers in the U.S. don't have many…
— The Points Guy
If Your Flight Is Canceled, This Restaurant Will Give You Free Margaritas
If you run into issues at the airport this Fourth of July holiday, Bahama Breeze has something that can ease the pain. The Caribbean restaurant brand is running a “Flight for a Flight” deal in select U.S. cities, serving free margarita flights to travelers whose plane trip gets…
— USA Today
Uber Is Launching In These European Destinations This Summer
Traveling in some of the most popular European summer hotspots has just gotten a bit easier, thanks to the expansion of Uber into new markets. In attempts to meet the increased demand from travelers that this record-breaking summer will likely bring, the king of ride-sharing…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
10 Reasons This Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Is The Perfect Family Vacation Spot
Parents across North America are likely familiar with Nickelodeon as a brand and a TV channel. But not everyone realizes they have their own resort where the beloved characters of Nickelodeon come to life to entertain families. The Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana from…
— The Travel
Radisson Rewards Americas Integrates With Choice Privileges
In August 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotels Americas. And at the end of January, it became possible to transfer points between the programs at a ratio of 2 Radisson Rewards Americas points for every 1 Choice Privileges point. When I spoke with three Choice Hotels…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Traveling Over the Fourth of July Weekend? So Is Everyone Else
It seems perfect — the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, allowing for a nice long weekend to get away. But it might be a little too perfect: Record-setting numbers of people are predicted to travel in the coming days. AAA, the auto association, is projecting record-breaking…
— NPR
Beware of Summer Travel Scams: What to Watch For, How to Report
With summer travel underway and the Fourth of July on Tuesday, you're probably ready to kick back and relax. Unfortunately, scammers are counting on you doing just that. Travel fraud is one of the biggest money makers for criminals. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger…
— CBS News
Today in History
Gone with the Wind Published
On June 30, 1936, Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind went to publication and became an almost instant bestseller. The story, which revolves around Scarlett O'Hara, weaves its tale of private struggle into the…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Big Numbers Highlight the Value of Selling Land at Avoya Conference
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 30, 2023
There w as a lot of news—and a record number of travel advisors and suppliers sharing tips on how to sell land vacations—at the Avoya Land Forum in Mexico last week. Some of the numbers bordered on astounding. The biggest growth was Cindy Roller’s 216% year-to-date; the top seller, Andrew Wells, booked $1.7 million in land alone; and the top land rookie, Ana Serpa, sold $167,000 in her first nine months in business. The largest sale of the year was Carri Kersten’s $63,000 Delta vacation; the largest group was Annamaria Livdal’s, at $100,000.
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
|
|
Use TRO every day to find travel guides, e-postcards, and other resources you can personalize and send to your clients.
|
TRO Travel Specials
Madeira, your next destination: Year-round island golf
Discover The Best of Melbourne and The Spectacular Victorian Coast On These 5-Day Tours!
WeTravel's Tech and Innovation Summit
Increase Your Europe Tour Bookings
Discover Sydney, Mountains & Vineyards With These Goway Packages
CroisiEurope 2024 early booking pricing
Blue-Roads presents Scandinavia & Eastern Europe
Book Large Groups Hassle-Free with Sky Bird Travel & Tours
Luxury FAM Trip to Mongolia 2024, Golden Eagle Festival, EARLY booking discount
American Cruise Lines: Free Airfare + Savings on Upper Mississippi Cruises
Great Website Design Inspires Travel
Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton opening in 2024 in Croatia
There Is A Better Way To Get Paid
Today, Qantas launches its first ever New York to Auckland service
Finish The Year Strong!
Travel Biblically with the Leader of Religious Tourism in Greece!
Your Answer to Finding More Europe Tour Clients
REMINDER - Change in the TAP Agency Helpdesk email address
Earn 25% Commission on Insurance Today With Sky Bird Travel!
Enjoy Free Room Upgrades And Meal Credits By Booking Melbourne & Victoria With Airfare!
Discover the Wonders of New Zealand with Down Under Answers
8 days Summer Fun Costa Rica. Low season special!
Experience Kenya and Qatar With This Goway Exclusive Package
The World's Undiscovered Luxury Getaway
Madeira: your next getaway
Discover the Wonders of New Zealand with Down Under Answers
Help Your Clients Experience the Magic of Broadway & London Theatre Today
Volcanic trails leading to spectacular views on the island of Terceira
Discover Your Client's Next Tailor-Made Vacation with This Month's Travel Deals!
Amazing Thailand Bangkok Pattaya Phuket FAM Tour
Discover the Hidden Gems of Spain, Portugal and Morocco with Our English-Only Small Group Tours
Your next destination, Madeira
Experience The Best of Queensland With These Goway Exclusive Deals
Get More Europe Sales with Proven Marketing Program
Holidays In The Peruvian Jungle
We Travel for the Planet
Top-Tier Terraces and Rooftops with Avanti Destinations for this Summer
City Of Gold - Dubai FAM Trip
Central & Eastern Europe like never before
American Cruise Line: America's #1 River Cruise Line
Enjoy the gastronomy of Madeira
Earn Up to 95% Commission!
Holyland Cruise 2023 - From US$1,579 - Special Offer
Discover Sydney and New South Wales with Airfare
Seasonal Dallas to Auckland, Qantas route relaunch October 2023
Help Your Clients Plan Their Next Unforgettable Travel Journey with This Month's Travel Deals!
Experience nature in Madeira
Steps of Paul Cruise onboard the NEW Celestyal Journey! Book your Groups for 2024
Costa Rica Adventure from $812-Earn Commission
WeTravel's April Updates
Sell Broadway, London & Las Vegas Tickets and Earn Commissions
Madeira - an exotic garden surrounded by the sea
Bali FAM Tour 5-Star Resorts Air-Inclusive
Adriatic Cruise for Wine Lovers
Deluxe Gay Cruise in Croatia with Katarina Line
|
|
