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TRO Travelgram - June 10

06-10-2011

 

Friday, June 10
Destinations
Shanghai bids to be 'Paris of the East' once more
Gleaming as much from being brand new as from its shiny exhibits, the Shanghai Museum of Glass is the latest high-concept museum to open in the city... CNN

Secret islands of the Caribbean
Region holds wealth of treasures - if you know where to look ...MSN.com

Spend 127 hours exploring Moab, Utah
This tiny southeastern Utah town touts itself as the place "where adventure begins"... USA Today

10 great places to find happiness
More than monuments, museums or Michelin stars, acclaimed writer Paul Theroux seeks out happiness when he roams the world... USA Today

36 Hours in Bologna
Vibrant, independent and home to one of Europe's oldest universities, Bologna is a dynamic counterpoint to more popular, touristy cities like Rome and Florence... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Outside of London, Where the Horses Run
If you weren't able to make the wedding of Kate and William but still yearn for a taste of British glamour, you might turn your attention to Royal Ascot, a horse racing festival running from June 14 to 18... New York Times

What NOT to do in Dublin
Eva Sandoval lays out the city's most avoidable attractions...and what you should do instead... CNN

America's best outdoor movie theaters 
Theaters alfresco have been cropping up in cemeteries, parks and on rooftops ... MSN.com


Cruise
$500 million megaliner to call Australia home
The $500 million Voyager of the Seas will become the largest cruise ship ever to call Australia home when it arrives in Sydney next year ... Sydney Morning Herald 

Crystal Cruises rolls out new private shore excursions
Take a look at the latest offering from Crystal Cruises... USA Today


Transportation
Police: 'Contortionist' looted fliers' bags by hiding in luggage
Spanish police have arrested a "contortionist" accused of hiding in a suitcase on an airport bus in an attempt to steal from passengers' luggage... USA Today

Nations burdened with the highest gas prices 
Next time you pull over to refuel, be grateful you don't live in Istanbul... MSN.com


Lodging
World's 10 most exotic wellness retreats
Forget plain old spas' wellness is the buzzword now... CNN

TRYP by Wyndham chain coming to NYC late summer
See what the newest addition of the 90-location chain looks like...USA Today


Other and Odd
Japanese tourists fall prey to the 'Paris Syndrome'
At least a dozen Japanese tourists a year have to be helped home from Paris because the city of light and love doesn't meet their expectations and even brings on nervous breakdowns... USA Today

Yosemite tries to outsmart reservation scalpers
Scoring a spot in one of Yosemite's $20-a-night campgrounds can be notoriously difficult... MSN.com

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Positioning for Travel Agents – Competitive Research
This week we have discussed the need to properly position your travel agency in the market, largely by defining the characteristics that set it apart... Travel Research Online

Press Releases of Interest
Free Training Offer from the Travel Agent Success Series Team
Preview the Training Modules from Nolan Burris, Mike Marchev, Scott Koepf, Richard Earls and Stuart Cohen... Travel Research Online

Northstar Travel Media acquires PhoCusWright
Combination creates global travel research, media and events powerhouse... Travel Research Online

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