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More travelers, including younger generations, are purchasing travel insurance.

Travel Insurance Purchases Are Up — Even Among Younger Generations

05.06.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

The ALGVPro Specialist Program in Spanish ensures better accessibility in an increasingly diverse travel advisor community.

ALG Vacations Announces ALGVPro Specialist Program in Spanish

04.09.2026

Chelsee Lowe

According to Delta’s study, global travelers are finding more meaning in real-world experiences amid the growth of AI.

Study Reveals Why AI Is Making Travel Even More Important

04.07.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Editorial: Travel Advisors Provide Calm Amid Chaos

03.09.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

IATA is predicting that average airfares will fall over the course of 2026.

The Beginning of 2026 Shows 3.8% Growth in Air Passenger Demand

03.04.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Bad Bunny’s thematic performance showcased Puerto Rican culture in a way that enticed viewers to know more about the destination.

Interest in Puerto Rico Skyrockets After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show

03.03.2026

Chelsee Lowe

For a limited time, ASTA is publicly sharing its list of reported hotels that haven't paid owed commissions.

ASTA Publishes List of Hotels That Don't Pay Commission

03.03.2026

Mindy Poder

SmartFlyer is seeing a barbell effect on its business, with ultra-high-net-worth travelers on one end and price-sensitive luxury travelers on the other.

How Seven-Figure Bookings Are Reshaping the Travel Industry

02.09.2026

Mindy Poder

Jobs in the hotel industry are expected to grow in 2026.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Releases 2026 State of the Industry Report

02.05.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into Jamaica in October 2025; since then, the island has been in recovery mode.

Travel Advisors Continue to Be a Huge Driver in Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

02.04.2026

Emma Weissmann

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Travel Insurance Purchases Are Up — Even Among Younger Generations

ALG Vacations Announces ALGVPro Specialist Program in Spanish

Study Reveals Why AI Is Making Travel Even More Important

Editorial: Travel Advisors Provide Calm Amid Chaos

The Beginning of 2026 Shows 3.8% Growth in Air Passenger Demand

Interest in Puerto Rico Skyrockets After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show

ASTA Publishes List of Hotels That Don't Pay Commission

How Seven-Figure Bookings Are Reshaping the Travel Industry

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Releases 2026 State of the Industry Report

Travel Advisors Continue to Be a Huge Driver in Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

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