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Contiki will be announcing limited-time sales of 50% off on select itineraries.

Top Black Friday Travel Deals for 2026

11.02.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Sally Shapiro

This year, Rental Escapes' clients flocked to the Caribbean, and the Dominican Republic was among one of the top destinations.

Rental Escapes’ Growth Strategy Centers Travel Advisors

11.01.2026

Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe near San Diego offers guests multiple ways to play mahjong.

What’s Going on With the Mahjong Travel Trend? Travel Advisors and Other Pros Weigh In.

10.30.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Liz Fettes is Cunard's senior vice president of commercial for North America and Australasia.

Cunard’s Liz Fettes Discusses the State of the Historic Cruise Brand

10.30.2026

Jason Leppert

Summit attendees participated in a variety of community visits, including a traditional lunch at the Amaru community in the Sacred Valley.

4 Takeaways from Tourism Cares’ Global Meaningful Travel Summit in Peru

10.28.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Travel agency owner Kate Thomas says these prompts will significantly lessen the time travel advisors spend on administrative tasks.

14 ChatGPT Prompts Every Travel Advisor Should Use

10.20.2026

KATE THOMAS, OWNER OF NORTH & LEISURE AND CO-FOUNDER OF TRAVEL PRO THEORY

Beyond relaxation, travelers are interested in experiences that allow them to immerse themselves in their surroundings.

New Accor Study Reveals What Travelers Want Most From Their Vacations

10.19.2026

Leyla Sapic

Ireland’s Mount Juliet Estate offers an 18-hole championship golf course and much more.

Booking Luxury Golf Trips? Consider These Pro Tips From an Ireland Estate General Manager.

10.18.2026

Richard Lowe

Sixty-eight percent of U.S. respondents say they would purchase refund protection if it were available for their next international trip.

Amid Heightened Booking Anxiety, Travelers Are Willing to Pay More for Cancellation Flexibility

10.14.2026

Leyla Sapic

Travel advisors can earn the certification by completing a three-module online curriculum or attending a live presentation.

Mast Travel Network Partners With Special Needs Group to Expand Accessible Travel Training

10.14.2026

Leyla Sapic