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Destinations
Giresun, Turkey: The Hazelnut Capital of the World
Fans of a flavoured coffee or sweet treat may not know that most of the world's hazelnuts come from one seaside mountain range in Turkey, where women have been producing them for centuries. Located on the slopes of the Pontic mountain range overlooking the Black Sea in north-eastern…
— BBC Travel
Belize Leads Net Positive Drive as Host of Inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
The global leaders of sustainable tourism convened in Belize for a ceremony to recognise the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism. The inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, held on 27 September to coincide with World…
— Hospitality Net
The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients
With mass tourism an increasingly common issue, a major motivator for some travelers is choosing destinations where they won’t see so many other, well, travelers. That’s where a good travel advisor can really make a difference: by sharing their in-depth knowledge about lesser-known—but equally…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
These Are The 5 Best Global Cities For Fall Travel According To Timeout
Fall is one of the very best times to travel, particularly if your idea of the perfect vacation involves exploring hip cities in cooler temperatures, embracing fall foliage, or immersing yourself in new cultures. And you don’t have to just take my word for it! According to Timeout, searches for…
— Travel Off Path
What Are Digital Detox Retreats?
Travel isn’t always about exploring the unknown. At least, not in a physical sense. For some travelers, the true journey points inwards. Though wellness travel has been around for hundreds of years, the concept of wellness retreats is a relatively new concept. Rather than focus on external…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Score Nearly Half-off a Regent Seven Seas Cruise Next Year — What to Know
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering nearly half-off trips around the world for next year. Travelers who book by Oct. 4 can save up to 45 percent off select 2025 cruises, Regent Seven Seas told Travel + Leisure. And as a bonus, cruisers can save an additional 5 percent if they…
— Travel+Leisure
Uniworld Launches First-Ever Women-Only River Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will launch its inaugural women-only sailing through southern France next year, complete with truffles, chocolate and wine. Mainly catering toward older children and adults, the luxury river cruise brand announced its 2025 lineup on this week, including the new…
— USA Today
Transportation
Delta Adds 7 New Europe Routes for 2025—Including a First-Ever Flight to This Sicilian Coastal Town
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are changing colors, shoulder season trips are in full swing, and international airlines are sharing what new routes travelers can expect next summer. Earlier this month, American Airlines announced plans to add five transatlantic flight paths to its roster. Not to…
— AFAR
Interstate 40 Partially Collapses After Catastrophic Rains in North Carolina
A portion of a major interstate that connects western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was washed out during catastrophic flooding from Helene, with officials unsure when the highway will reopen. Photos from the scene showed several lanes of Interstate 40 washed out amid the…
— FOX Weather
Lodging
Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report Anticipates the Rise of ‘Travel Maximizers'
People planning their trips for next year want to get the most out of it, both in terms of time and money, according to new research from Hilton. Hilton's latest annual trends report found that while guests still want to relax and recharge, they also want adventures and to maximize their…
— CoStar
These Are the Oddest Things Left by Hotel Guests, According to Hotels.com
Here's an important reminder for everyone: make sure to check the drawers, nightstands, bathrooms, and under the bed before you check out of your next hotel room. Because there are some very good odds you'll leave something behind — maybe even a priceless gem or two. In early…
— Travel+Leisure
This Fall’s Most Exciting Hotel Openings, From New York City to Laguna Beach
Autumn is a big season for hotels, especially those that represent the winds of change. In New York City, Standard International debuts its latest hotel concept, The Manner—which feels less like the hedonistic Standards of yore, and more like any of the city’s growing number of fabulous private…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Can AI Be Trusted to Plan Your Next Trip?
Iam a total luddite. So when Outside proposed I test the latest artificial-intelligence travel-planning tools, I groaned. When it comes to researching trips, my MO remains steadfastly old-school. I still read books to learn the history of a destination and look to recent magazine and website articles for…
— Outside Online
This 1 Big Travel Problem Is More Common Than You Think
Many unexpected events can derail a relaxing vacation, but one of the most violating experiences is falling victim to a scam. “Scams can come in all forms, especially as the use of technology increases,” Julian Moro, the senior vice president and regional security director at the company…
— HuffPost
Where Do Travel Influencers Go with Friends When They’re Not on Assignment?
The LGBTQ+ tourism market is estimated to be worth over $200 billion a year, and a big part of that driving force is a group of ambitious content creators who make global travel look like a breeze. What you don’t see are the delayed flights (usually in economy), over-stuffed itineraries with barely…
— GayCities
Today in History
James Dean Dies
Iconic actor James Byron Dean died on this date in 1955 from injuries sustained in a head-on motor vehicle accident. Best know for his role in Rebel Without a Cause, Dean symbolized the rebelliousness of youth for a…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
ROAD TRIP!
by John Frenaye
Monday September 30, 2024
As we roll into fall and the hectic back-to-school season settles, it's the perfect opportunity to inject a bit of adventure into your clients' lives with a surprise road trip. We all have some fascinating places within driving distance. Why not channel your inner travel mastermind and create a unique driving getaway that will leave your clients pleasantly stunned? Here are some thoughts.
A Surprise Road Trip
Imagine this: your clients are eager for a weekend escape but are open to surprises. They give you some broad preferences—maybe they love small towns, scenic drives, or historical landmarks—and you, as their travel agent, design a complete road trip itinerary that fits their interests. And the destination remains a mystery until the adventure begins. This approach adds…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Don’t Ever Sell “Attitude” Short
 Jimmy Buffet once sang a tune that suggested that one’s attitude could be adjusted with a simple change of environment. His exact phraseology was: These changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes. Nothing remains quite the same. Through all of the islands and all of the highlands, if we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane.
Focusing on the word attitude, I began to reflect on how some (if not many) travel professionals tend to shy away from the activities associated with…
— Travel Research Online
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