TRO TravelGram - Jan 4
01-04-2011
Destinations
Singapore looks to tourism, casinos to fuel growth
Singapore's two huge casino resorts are at the center of a decade-long effort to diversify the island's economy toward services such as tourism ... Seattle Times
World's most unique travel destinations
From Iceland's geothermal steam baths to Madagascar's native plant life ... MSN.com
Spain's new smoking ban clears air in hotels, restaurants, bars
Enjoy lighting up over tapas and drinks in your hotel bar when visiting Spain? Well, get ready - it's a new year... USA Today
Tours and Activities
Planning an African Safari
An African safari is a true adventure -- a journey crafted in the tradition of wealthy 13th-century traders who first hunted the plains of Africa for wild game trophies to hang on their walls... IndependentTraveler.com
Great museums for kids
Expose your child to brilliant ideas — without trauma and exhaustion ... MSN.com
Cruise
Undercover Boss stint spurs changes at Norwegian
Cruisers can expect some changes on the Norwegian Epic after Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan spent two weeks on the ship posing as a crewmember ... USA Today
Transportation
Airports toy with the idea of tossing the TSA
Privatizing security won't affect cost or protocol, but could bolster efficiency, customer relations ... MSN.com
Vietnam opens new airport in Mekong Delta
Media reports that Vietnam has opened a new international airport in Can Tho, hoping to welcome more tourists to the country's southern Mekong Delta... Yahoo Travel News
NTSB: American Airlines barred from federal probe
American Airlines has violated a rule on handling aircraft recorders following incidents and will not be allowed to participate in a federal investigation of why its jet overran a runway last week... USA Today
Lodging
Condé Nast Traveler: Best Hotels for Food 2011
The best places to stay in the world, selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler... Conde Nast Traveler
Coffee Plantations in India Blend History and Hospitality
Coffee remains a key resource there, but plantations are adding lodging facilities to supplement income... New York Times
Haunted hotel stay turns skeptic into believer
Skeptical about hotel ghost stories? If so, check out ESPN columnist Bill Simmons' latest NFL picks column... USA Today
Other and Odd
What travelers can expect in 2011
It may be the last year for bargains as the recession winds down, but gas prices may inch higher... LA Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Search Engine Optimization for Travel Agents – Keyword Analysis
There is no shortage of experts on the topic of SEO and keyword analysis... Travel Research Online
Today in History
A Botched Arrest Foils the King
Charles I was King of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1642. These were not happy times for the monarchy... Travel Research Online
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