TRO TravelGram - Dec 21

Destinations
7 Up-and-Coming Adventure Travel Destinations for 2010
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to dream about where you’ll be exploring in 2010 – there have been lots of changes in travelling trends over the past few years... Misc

Ethical Travel - What it Means, and Where to Go
The Developing Worlds 10 Best Ethical Destinations... Misc

Parker a catalyst for Houston and gay tourism?
Election could advance campaign by visitors bureau... Misc

Tours and Activities
Top 10 yuletide hotspots around the world
Christmas has become a global festival, regardless of religion or location... MSN.com

The Flavor of Bali, at Roadside Stands
THERE are two kinds of culinary travelers who end up on Bali: ones who don’t flinch... New York Times

Cruise
Carnival CEO: 'No impact' from debut of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
Has the arrival of Royal Caribbean's much-celebrated Oasis of the Seas had an impact on the line's rivals?... USA Today

Transportation
Qantas reverses profit slump as travel picks up
Australian airline Qantas said Monday that passenger numbers were picking up after plummeting during the economic downturn, helping to reverse a profit slump this year... Misc

English Channel trains halted indefinitely
The French government on Monday announced a thorough investigation into the shutdown of the Eurostar, as the suspension of the only passenger rail link between Britain and continental Europe ... USA Today

Blizzard 2009: Winter waiver details, by airline
The major weekend storm that buried major East Coast airports this week resulted in thousands of canceled flights across all airlines... USA Today

Other and Odd
Travel Ticker Poll Reveals Leisure Travelers Intentions for 2010
2010 Travel Intentions Survey Shows Many Respondents Planning More Vacations in the New Year... Misc