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TRO Travelgram: July 30
07-30-2012
Destinations
Monday, July 30
5 free things for tourists to do in Memphis
Soaking up the atmosphere along Beale Street, along with walking by the river and seeing the Peabody's famous ducks, are among a number of free things to see and do in Memphis... Yahoo Travel News
In Atlantic City, Thinking Beyond the Casino
With gaming revenues down, Atlantic City tries to lure visitors with a diversified buffet of entertainment options... New York Times
An Unconventional Guide to Charlotte and Tampa
With the political conventions just weeks away, burning questions arise: What are the best spots for takeout? A night on the town? Locals from each city weigh in... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Top Ten Rock 'n Roll Landmarks in London
From music landmarks to rock star hangouts, join us as we explore the rock ‘n’ roll hotspots in the UK capital, the must-see sites for any music lover on a London hotel break... Misc
Massive Vegas Ferris wheel gets the green light
What's billed as the world's tallest observation wheel, located in the yet-to-be-built LINQ entertainment complex on the Vegas Strip, is one step closer to becoming a reality... USA Today
National Park Guide: Wisconsin's Apostle Islands
A resident population of black bears is just one feature of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, a collection of mostly wild islands in the far northern reaches of Wisconsin that's a popular Midwest paddling destination... USA Today
Cruise
Missing Carnival cruise ship passengers found in Jamaica
The Associated Press is reporting that the three American cruisers reported as missing in Jamaica since Thursday have been found at a Jamaican beach villa in good health... USA Today
Crystal Bets Adults Love Magic Too, and Other Interesting News
Every week we get so many news releases from the cruise lines, we sometimes don't know what to do with them all. Oftentimes they're just too small to cover on their own, so we've decided to start rounding up unique items that catch our attention...CruiseCritic.com
Judge allows lawsuit over stormy cruise to move forward
A judge in the UK has cleared the way for a lawsuit over foul weather on a cruise across the Atlantic... USA Today
Transportation
Police: Unruly flier enraged by neighbor's reading light
An Alaska Airlines passenger may face charges after police say he launched into an expletive-laced tirade against a fellow flier who declined to turn off her reading light... USA Today
Domestic air fares hit all-time high in the first quarter of 2012
It cost passengers more to fly on U.S. planes during the first three months of this year than ever before... CNN
Aeromexico wants $11 billion worth of Boeing 787s, 737s
The Mexican carrier Aeromexico says it has signed a letter of intent to buy 90 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners...USA Today
Lodging
B.C.’s King Pacific Lodge: It’s like Fantasy Island, north
Bears, humpback whales, dahl porpoises and cutthroat trout join CEOs, authors and environmentalists on an eco-luxe retreat... Globe and Mail
Survey: U.S. hotel owners are optimistic
Nearly half of U.S. hotels expect to be able to charge higher rates this fall compared with last year, a new survey released today has found... USA Today
Hotel Review: Revel Atlantic City
The first casino hotel to open in Atlantic City in nine years bets on lavish amenities, ocean views and, yes, a 130,000-square-foot spot for gambling... New York Times
Other and Odd
See you in 2 weeks: When couples take separate vacations
New poll reports 59 percent take a vacation separate from their significant other... MSN.com
Travelocity fined $180,000 for advertising violation
Regulators have fined Travelocity $180,000, alleging the online travel agency failed to show consumers the full price of some fares displayed on its website... MSN.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Creating a Great Travel Newsletter
Emailed newsletters remain one of the best possible ways to communicate with your clients. A strong newsletter keeps you top of mind, a way of touching your clients on a regular basis while providing them with important content... Travel Research Online
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