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TRO TravelGram - June 23

06-23-2011

 

Thursday, June 23
Destinations
A Crusader town emerges under an old Israeli port
Off the track beaten by most Holy Land tourists lies one of the richest archaeological sites in a country full of them: the walled port of Acre... Yahoo Travel News

Fourth of July: Top 10 U.S. cities for holiday travel
Where is everyone going to celebrate Independence Day? Orbitz compiled a top 10 list... LA Times

Top tips for great food and tango in Buenos Aires 
Tips for enjoying a visit to Argentina's capital... CNN


Tours and Activities
Wimbledon tennis: Tips for tourists headed to London
As Wimbledon gets underway, VisitBritain has put together a list of attractions for tennis tourists lucky enough to be in London during the tourney... LA Times

Great American Bites: Rhode Island Stuffies at Legal Harborside
The new Legal Harborside is not just another big Boston restaurant opening it is now the city's biggest at 20,000 square feet... USA Today


Cruise
Mexico shocked by Princess Cruises move
Princess Cruises' decision to cancel calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the rest of the year has left the country's tourism industry in "total shock," a top tourism official tells USA TODAY... USA Today

Actress Blythe Danner christens new Seabourn cruise ship
The world's newest luxury cruise ship now officially has a name...USA Today


Transportation
TSA changes policy on child pat-downs
Airport security screeners must try to avoid invasive pat-down searches of children... USA Today

U.S. fines China Airlines for 'deceptive advertising'
China Airlines was fined $80,000 for failing to include various fees in their prices for transportation... CNN

Ex-pilot convicted of being drunk on flight in 2009
A former commercial pilot has been found guilty of charges that he was intoxicated while co-piloting a flight from Austin, Texas, to Denver in 2009... CNN


Lodging
At new NYC hotel, a robot handles the luggage
Forget the bellhop. Meet the luggage robot... Yahoo Travel News

Hershey sues Radisson Hotels over 'Hershey' name
The Hershey brand slapped Carlson's Radisson Hotels with a lawsuit claiming trademark infringement... USA Today

Five coastal California hideaways
Listen to the ocean from your room in one of these lesser-known inns along California's jaw-dropping Pacific coastline... CNN


Other and Odd
App from Sweden tracks travel advisories
Sweden's foreign ministry has launched a smartphone application which allows its nationals to stay up to date on travel advisories ...Yahoo Travel News

Singapore poised to pass Vegas in gaming revenue 
Singapore is poised to pass Las Vegas in gaming revenue this year, meaning that the former world gambling capital could drop to No. 3... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Goals - Achieving Balance
Learning how to set goals - and to then achieve them - is a vital skill for every travel agent to acquire... Travel Research Online

Today in History
Rocky Mountains Park Act
On June 23, 1887, the Parliament of Canada enacted the Rocky Mountains Park Ac... Travel Research Online

 
 
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