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TRO TravelGram - Aug 23
08-23-2011
Destinations
Monday, August 22
How about a vacation to Afghanistan?
Just as President Obama laid out plans for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Canadian tour operator Bestway Tours & Safaris introduced a program to bring travelers to the war-torn country...MSN.com
7 global cities where the U.S. dollar goes far
The weak economy has decreased the value of the dollar so much that a getaway seems forbidding. But some vacation spots remain a bargain... MSN.com
Kim Kardashian wedding shines a spotlight on Montecito
Actually, this enclave next to Santa Barbara, Calif., doesn't need one... USA Today
Monterey Peninsula's hotels, food and activities
Clint Eastwood knows how to set a scene on screen or at Mission Ranch, his strikingly handsome hotel and restaurant in Carmel... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Mongolia's 'three manly games'
Grapple fans should head to Mongolia each year on July 11... CNN
World's weirdest food festivals
From launching tomatoes to heaving tunas, people love to throw food, and some of the most spirited annual events offer an excuse to do so... MSN.com
Pennsylvania: Explore Frank Lloyd Wright homes
History and architectural buffs will appreciate this October tour of Pennsylvania that highlights the works of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as historic buildings and art museums in Pittsburgh... LA Times
Cruise
Bermuda Bus Strike Ends as Sides Enter Arbitration
According to the Bermuda-based Royal Gazette Online, the bus dispute will be settled by independent arbitration... CruiseCritic.com
California man pleads guilty to releasing cruise ship anchor
A California man who grabbed national headlines last year for releasing the anchor of a moving cruise ship has pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to damage a maritime facility... USA Today
Hurricane Irene has cruise ships shifting Caribbean itineraries
Irene, the first hurricane of the season, has cruise ships scrambling itineraries across the Eastern Caribbean... USA Today
Transportation
Airline sued over cashless cabin policy
As many travelers know, dollars - the physical kind - are useless once you board an airplane in most cases... MSN.com
United to spend $500 million on cabin upgrades
United Continental Holdings announced it'll invest more than $500 million to install premium-class seats, expand overhead storage space, roll out new inflight Wi-Fi and entertainment systems ... USA Today
Lodging
Four Seasons hotels switch to paraben-free toiletries
The Four Seasons luxury hotel chain this summer is switching over to paraben-free toiletries... USA Today
Hotel Review: House Hotel Bosphorus, in Istanbul
On the European side of Istanbul, this boutique hotel combines elegance with a convenient location in Ortakoy, best known for its food stalls and night life... New York Times
Other and Odd
Barack Obama annoys travel agents by suggesting they're obsolete
On Thursday, President Barack Obama said this during a town hall meeting in Atkinson, Illinois: "...when was the last time somebody went to a bank teller instead of using the ATM, or used a travel agent instead of just going online?"... Misc
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Why They Call It Marketing
In theory, the distinction between features and benefits is generally well understood by most travel agent marketers... Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Blue Sky Tours 30th Anniversary Offer of up to 30% Commission
Blue Sky Tours, one of the travel industry's leading Hawai'i wholesale companies, is proud to announce an up to 30% bonus commission in celebration of its 30th Anniversary... [Back to Press Releases Main]