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Destinations
Sticker Shock for Tourists to the Maldives
Joining a growing number of countries fighting back against overtourism, The Maldives will usher in the new year with a sizeable increase in tourism taxes (The President ratifies new amendments to three taxation acts – MIRA – Maldives Inland Revenue Authority). Effective December…
— Travel Research Online
T-Shirt Weather & Classy Hotels: Winter Is The Perfect Time To Visit California's Desert Oasis
When you think of planning an unforgettable trip to Southern California, the desert may not be at the top of your mind. You're probably thinking Los Angeles, San Diego, or perhaps some sleepy beach towns along Orange County's pristine coastline. But there's one oasis 2 hours…
— Travel Off Path
Czechia: Best Places to Visit
By now, just about every savvy traveler knows about the beauty and vitality of Prague. Yet fewer know that the rest of Czechia also enchants, and its capital is by no means the country’s only beautiful city. Towns like Olomouc, Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary showcase stunning historic…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
The United States of Turkey Trots: Oldest, Longest, Weirdest Trots & More
Imagine running—and not for your life. I hear it’s popular, especially around the holidays. While places like New York City and Boston are famous for their marathons, the United States is also home to another and far more distinct type of event: the Turkey Trot. While some live in…
— Travel Awaits
Explore Your Roots: How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip
In the second season of the TV show “The White Lotus,” three generations of a fictional American family travel to Sicily to try to reconnect with their ancestral roots. Though their journey goes hilariously wrong at times, heritage trips like theirs have become serious business. Decades…
— New York Times
A Breath of Fresh Desert Air Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
As a chronically online Millennial, there are certain memes my generation keeps on standby for times of peril. See: “This is Fine Dog” (Everything is not fine; he’s literally in a room on fire) or Chrissy Teigen’s dead-eyed, tear-stained stare at the 2015 Golden Globes. But one that…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Scotland’s Cruise Industry in Good Health
The event, organised by CruiseForth, examined trends in cruise tourism, with input from Liz Gammon, Seatrade Cruise expedition ambassador, on the growth of the expedition market and the opportunities for Scotland, Sirle Arro on the collaborative work undertaken to promote Baltic…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Norwegian Cruise Line Makes Significant Changes to 2025 Asia Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line is making significant modifications to the 2025 itineraries for the Norwegian Spirit in Asia. In a recent statement, the company informed guests of several changes to an 11-night cruise scheduled for July 16, 2025. In addition to starting from a different port, the…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Could Delta Be Introducing a New Cabin Class? Here's What We Know
As travelers are readying their 2025 travel goals, Delta may be preparing to give passengers more choices. During its investor day presentation this week, Delta signified that the company could be rolling out new cabins and types of services for passengers to purchase beyond the six…
— Travel+Leisure
The Most Exciting Air Travel Trends and Upgrades Coming in 2025
Depending on your preferred airport or airline, the state of flying today can feel downright shabby. Aging terminals, clunky technology, and dingy aircraft can make the experience feel anything but glamorous. But there’s a bright spot on the horizon: In 2025, there will be plenty of…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
What It's Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah's Famed National Parks
Few places showcase the night sky as well as a bubble hotel, with individual glass-dome accommodations from which guests can stare up at the star-filled sky while still in the comfort of their bed. One of the United States’ most spectacular new bubble hotels, opened in August 2024…
— AFAR
Hyatt’s Las Vegas Gamble, Marriott’s New London Residences and Other November Hotel News You Missed
November: What a month — especially this one. There was a lot to get through between the election, the start of the holiday season, the time change and, at least, for those who love and support me and my fellow TPG hotel reporter Cameron Sperance, two Scorpio birthdays. Between…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Strikes, Rain and Snow Pose Challenges During Record Thanksgiving Travel Week
Industrial action and winter weather — as well as the traditional kids bickering in the back seat — are set to make travel that little more tricky during a record holiday travel period this week. Service workers at North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport walked off the job at…
— NBC News
What Disabled Travelers Need to Know Before Holiday Trips
Holiday travel usually means crowded airports, clogged roadways and exorbitant prices. For those with accessibility needs, it can be an even more complicated time of year to get around. Travelers with disabilities can take steps to ease the ordeal, but it’s probably best to anticipate…
— USA Today
The Trans Dinarica: A New 5,500KM Bike Trail Connecting One of Europe’s Most Remote Regions
Linking eight Balkan nations, the new Trans Dinarica cycling trail twists through some of the continent's most stunning – and least-visited – landscapes. The asphalt vanished as the road gently climbed through the pastures. Two small dogs ran towards me from a wooden…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The Hollywood Ten
On November 25th, 1947, a group of Hollywood studio executives blacklisted and banned 10 individuals from employment for suspected Communist sympathies. The prior day, the Congress of the United States had cited…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Flying Safe: Lessons from Recent Airline Security Incidents
by John Frenaye
Monday November 25, 2024
As travel advis ors, staying informed about airline security trends and communicating safety measures to clients is a crucial part of our role. The recent incident involving a security breach on a Spirit Airlines flight, which was fired upon in Haiti, has highlighted the importance of effective and evolving security protocols. Understanding these can protect clients and build trust in your agency's commitment to their safety.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Debunking The Four Myths Associated with Sales
 Years ago, I wrote a book titled "Become the Exception." I thought I might highlight the first four chapters of the book which featured the four myths associated with the selling profession, according to me.
Myth Number One: Selling is a numbers game.
You’ve all heard it before. Make enough calls and ring enough doorbells and you will eventually sell something. This accurately defines the old numbers game. It might have resulted in a few sales back then, but I think that way of going to market has become outdated. It has become a myth. Selling is no longer a numbers…
— Travel Research Online
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