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Destinations
Move Over Cartagena! Forbes Reveals Lesser-Known Coastal City As Colombia's New Vacation Hotspot
If you want affordability and culture, go to Medellin. If you want affordability, culture, and awesome beaches, go to Cartagena. At least that used to be the gameplan… Forbes' latest destination feature peeled back the curtain on the ultimate Cartagena dupe, gaining…
— Travel Off Path
5 of the Best Things to Do in Marseille
A sprawling city bathed in sunshine reflected off the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, Marseille lingers in your memory long after you leave. It may possess the historical remnants of its ancient Phoenician founders, but the hustle and throng of this…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Brazilians Have a Wholesome Reason for Applauding On Beaches–and It's Spreading Across South America
Every day at the beach is deserving of a round of applause. However, if you happen to hear people start to clap while you're soaking up the sun on the beaches of Brazil, know that it actually means something rather specific. "Something incredibly Brazilian is…
— Travel+Leisure
This Is the Most Underrated Beach Town in America—And It’s Affordable Too
When Americans think of visiting beach towns in the summer, they might think of popular locations like Myrtle Beach, Cape May, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Rehoboth Beach or Clearwater. These towns tend to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every single…
— Parade
Cruise
Cruising With a Disability: What to Know, What to Book, and 11 Questions to Ask
For many people with disabilities, traveling can be difficult. Most people with disabilities want to travel, but it can be hard to find accessible accommodations, attractions, and transportation options. This is especially true outside of the United States, where the…
— Fodor's Travel
The 15 Cruise Ships That Have Scored a Perfect CDC Score in First Half of 2025
Fifteen cruise ships have already scored a perfect 100 in their health inspection scores with the CDC this year. While 2024 saw 35 ships ace their inspections, ships are being inspected at a higher rate than last year, with 121 vessels being inspected from January…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
American Airlines Passengers Evacuated After Plane Catches Fire During Takeoff
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami were forced to evacuate using the emergency slides after their aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during its takeoff roll on Saturday, July 26. According to the airline, a tire blew while flight…
— USA Today
Porter Airlines Surprises Canadians With A Completely Different Approach To U.S. And Canada Travel During Tension
Travel trends in Canada are changing, and airlines across the country are adjusting accordingly. Air Canada caught Canadian snowbirds off guard recently, suspending all winter flights to Jacksonville, Florida. This was especially bold given how key the Florida…
— The Travel
TSA Isn’t Ready to Allow Water Bottles Nationwide, Experts Say
At a panel event in Washington last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem said her agency is considering a change to airport security that would do away with a common passenger annoyance. If the Transportation Security Administration allowed travelers to carry on…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
These Swanky Speakeasies Are Hidden in Unmarked Hotel Guest Rooms—Here’s How to Get In
One wintry evening last year, I checked in at Oklahoma City’s historic Colcord Hotel—not for a staycation, but rather for a cocktail. I was given a keychain at the front desk and escorted to a typical hotel room door on the third floor. Turning the handle unveiled a speakeasy, nicknamed…
— Afar
Are Five-Star Hotels Worth It? 6 Reasons They Might Not Be
Who doesn’t dream of a five-star escape? Whether you started your travel career as a humble backpacker or have traditionally stuck to all-inclusive resorts, the allure of the five-star hotel knows no bounds. But here’s the big question—are five-star hotels worth it? As…
— Travel Awaits
9 Iceland Airbnbs Where Nature Meets Nurture
If you know anything anecdotal about Iceland, it’s that the island boasts expansive ocean and mountain views, waterfalls, volcanoes, and craters of eruptions long past. At the best Iceland Airbnbs, nature is the number one amenity, but city escapes offer…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
How the Ultra Wealthy Travel in Madrid
Located in the centre of Spain, capital Madrid welcomes more than 10 million visitors every year, but only a privileged few get to experience the level of luxury often hidden behind closed doors, until now! In this edition of ‘First Class’, CNBC shares an itinerary fit for the super-rich. We check in to the…
— CNBC
Tracee Ellis Ross on the Joy and Loneliness of Solo Travel
In an episode from Marrakesh, Morocco, Tracee Ellis Ross sits in a bathrobe on the edge of her bed inside a palatial suite at the Royal Mansour hotel. Beside her: a plate of fries and a glass of wine. Having chosen to stay in for the night, she talks to the camera as if…
— New York Times
10 Perfect Places For A September Getaway
September offers an exquisite balance of summer’s lingering warmth and the refreshing onset of autumn, making it an exceptional month for travel. As the high-season crowds wane, this period invites you to explore some of the world’s most captivating destinations…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Miami Incorporated
The City of Miami was incorporated on July 28, 1896. Julia Tuttle, a wealthy widow from Ohio, moved to the southern tip of Florida in 1891 and purchased 640 acres on which to farm. She befriended…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Beware of What You Read
 The headline read: “All Indications Point Toward a Banner Year for Travel Professionals … according to James T. Bigelow”
How does this headline make you feel?
You don’t know the writer, and he definitely doesn’t know you. Yet, I’m almost certain you feel a bit more hopeful about your travel business, thanks to that bright light shining at the end of the tunnel. Things are looking up, according to some “authority”—in this case, Mr. JT…
— Travel Research Online
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Gatherings
The 2025 Travel Innovation Summit by WeTravel
by TRO Staff
Monday July 28, 2025
 September 9–11, 2025 | Virtual | Free Registration
If you’re a travel advisor working in multi-day, group, or custom travel, there’s one virtual event you shouldn’t miss this fall: the Travel Innovation Summit, hosted by WeTravel.
WeTravel—an industry-leading booking and payment platform used by thousands of tour operators and travel professionals worldwide—is once again bringing together the brightest minds in travel, tech, and business for three days of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and global networking. This free, fully virtual summit runs September 9–11, 2025, and is built around real solutions for travel professionals, not just…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights – Get All The Killer Details!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Halloween Horror Nights is the home of horror with the biggest names in the genre. Endure 10 haunted houses, scare zones and more. Find reprieve, if you can, with live entertainment and select rides and attractions. Lidia Markser will be your guide through all the gory details, including tickets, RIP Tours, vacation packages and more!
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A Glimpse into Deep Patagonia with Australis Cruises
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us for an exclusive webinar to discover the unparalleled beauty of Patagonia aboard Australis Cruises. Operating two intimate ships with just 100 cabins each, Australis offers immersive, educational voyages through the pristine and remote waterways of the southernmost Patagonia. Learn how your clients can explore majestic fjords, towering glaciers, and rich wildlife, all while enjoying the comfort and personalized service of a boutique cruise line. Whether you're looking to deepen your destination knowledge or expand your adventure travel portfolio, this is a must-attend event for travel advisors ready to offer something extraordinary.
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Globus Independent
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Ready to help clients explore the world on their own terms? Discover Globus Independent—our unique travel style that pairs expert planning with full flexibility, no group tour required. We’ll show you how it outshines traditional FIT travel, preview top itineraries, and share tools to grow your Independent travel business.
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