Destinations
Beyond Tokyo: 8 of Japan's Best Foodie Destinations
We all know about Tokyo's amazing sushi, ramen and tempura. Japan's capital is a gastronomic wonderland -- that comes as no surprise. But if you want to really experience Japan's rich culinary canon, you'll need to get out of Tokyo and eat your way across the…
— CNN
Cuernavaca: A Side Trip Into Opulence
In the 1950s and '60s - nearly five centuries after Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés built himself a palace in Mexico's lush Cuernavaca - Rita Hayworth, Gary Cooper and Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton followed suit with their own lavish hideaways. Other notables attracted to the city have included Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I and his…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Taking to the River in Thailand
Thailand may be famous for its tropical isles and aquamarine seas, but select rivers and canals in the country’s core offer opportunities for some astonishing adventures as…
— New York Times
10 Best Tours of Italy for 2018
Italy is a country that can easily be explored on your own. So why take an escorted tour? First, there's the reduction in stress and hassle: it's a well-known fact that driving and parking in Italian cities can be challenging. Second, the sheer amount of culture on…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Cuba Cruise Boom Continues as Carnival Adds More Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line just added more sailings to Cuba for 2019. The Miami-based cruise giant on Friday unveiled plans for 20 voyages to the island nation in 2019 out of Tampa on the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise.…
— USA Today
Cruise Lines Increase Automatic 'Gratuities' and Call Them Something Else Now
To tip or not to tip, that is the question. Actually, it's not really a question. Many large cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, add gratuities to passengers' bills, saying the money will be passed onto crew…
— LA Times
Transportation
Despite Controversies, US Airline Performance Improved in 2017
After a turbulent year of controversies, animal deaths, and viral videos of passenger mistreatment, an in-depth study of airline quality found that major airlines performed better in 2017 than they had in nearly 30 years in the areas of on-time performance, baggage handling, involuntary denied boardings, and customer complaints.…
— The Boston Globe
10 of the World’s Longest Flights
Qantas recently launched its new non-stop service from Perth to London. This historic flight is the first non-stop commercial route between Australia and the United Kingdom. Clocking in with a scheduled flight time of 17 hours and 20 minutes this epic long haul covers more than 9000 miles in the…
— Escape
Lodging
The Most Popular Hotels in New Orleans
New Orleans has it all—music, food, cocktails, history, interesting architecture, and welcoming people. It also has a growing hotel industry. A number of new hotels have recently…
— USA Today
How Tenerife Went from Cheap Package Holiday to Five-star Luxury
On an island where the sun shines for 300 days of the year, cheap package holiday deals are everywhere. But this recently opened five-star resort offers premium service at a not-too-unreasonable…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Egypt's Exquisite Temples That Had to be Moved
If Abu Simbel had not been saved, places like Vienna's Historic Centre, Cambodia's Angkor Wat and other Unesco World Heritage sites might only live on in history books. It’s an incredible sight to behold, but one that if history had gone just a little bit differently, would not be here today. Instead, this temple would be under the lake’s…
— BBC
REI Rolls Out Rigorous New Sustainability Standards for Suppliers
Policies unveiled Monday by the big consumer co-op mean suppliers that can’t or won’t meet REI requirements in areas such as manufacturing labor safety and fairness, chemical usage, environmental impact and animal welfare won’t be considered for its store…
— Seattle Times
Today in History
The Titanic's Maiden Voyage
On April 10, 1912 the RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. The ship departed Southampton, England, bound for New York City, New York, with Captain Edward J. Smith in command and 2,223 people aboard. The Titanic stopped in France and Ireland to pick up additional…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Industry Insider Named President of The Travel Institute
FRAMINGHAM, MA, April 10, 2018 – Diane Petras, CTIE, 30+-year veteran of the travel industry, was named president of The Travel Institute during its annual staff and board meetings, which wrapped up in Las Vegas on April 9. According to Brian Robb, CTIE, chairman of The Travel Institute Board of Trustees, Petras’ promotion to president creates far-reaching benefits, not only for the non-profit organization but also for the individual travel…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Stuff Happens!
 One minute, there was plenty of “juice.” In less than a blink of an eye and without warning, the power disappeared from the island of Manhattan… and throughout the tri-state area.
This is a good example of how quickly things can change … have changed… and will continue to change. More often than not, without rhyme or…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Progreso, Mexico with ShoreTrips
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 10, 2018
Beaches are for relaxing, and letting the hours of work slide from your shoulders onto the soft sands. Progreso is the place where this will happen, and more. Progreso is not as grandiose of a tourist destination as Cancun, nor as crowded. It has maintained a smaller city feel. Thanks to ShoreTrips, you can learn all about the ins-and-outs of Progreso.
— Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
TRO believes ongoing training is important to the health of the travel professional. Therefore, we have partnered with The Travel Institute to assist travel agents to earn their Certified Travel Associate designation. TRO will be awarding a $100 scholarship to at least one attendee of TRO webinars each webinar. If you want to be considered for the scholarship you need only to register here:
http://www.thetravelinstitute.com/troscholarship/
and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Explore the “uttermost end of the earth” with Australis Expedition Cruises
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Australis takes you on an amazing journey to the “uttermost end of the earth” on modern expedition cruise ships that ply the untamed wonderland at the bottom end of South America. During 25 years of sailing and travel to Patagonia, we've had the privilege to introduce more than 100,000 travelers to the glaciers, fjords, sub-polar forests and amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife of Patagonia.
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ShoreTrips 101: And Introduction to the World's Best Shore Excursions
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
ShoreTrips 101: An introduction to ShoreTrips and why we have the world's best shore excursions. Learn about the history of the company, and why you want to choose ShoreTrips for your clients. We'll go through FAQs, our ports and destinations, and learn how to use ShoreTrips.com and all our helpful tools.
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Small Group Touring through Europe
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
London based Back-Roads Touring Co, the experts in Small Group Touring, is pleased to join Travel Research Online for an informative webinar all about their unique style of touring. From just 15-18 passengers per tour, boutique accommodations, authentic local experiences, knowledgeable tour guides, leisurely paced itineraries, and so much more, these tours will soon be on the forefront of every clients mind. With tours through the UK and Europe, and their most recent additions through Asia, Back-Roads Touring Co offers a unique touring option for your travelers. Join us as we uncover the key selling features, and learn more about the Roads Less Traveled with Back-Roads Touring Co.
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5 Things You Need to Know about Rail Travel in Canada & Planning Your Clients Next Vacation
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Canada is the perfect destination for a rail vacation during any season. From trips between cosmopolitan cities to overnight adventures across the country, Canada’s extensive rail network offers a unique vacation option in Canada.
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