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Travelsavers and NEST advisors are optimistic about sales in 2026.

Travelsavers and NEST Advisors’ 2026 Outlook: Growth, Fees, AI and Competition

12.08.2025

Emma Weissmann

Group travel can range from social gatherings and common-interest groups to corporate meetings, incentive trips and more.

Community Voices: Understanding the Different Types of Group Travel

12.08.2025

Stacey Ray, Founder and CEO of Sisterhood Travels

Planning group travel has its own rules and strategies.

Community Voices: So, You Want to Book Group Travel? Here Are the First 5 Things to Know

11.30.2025

Stacey Ray, Founder and CEO of Sisterhood Travels

Editorial: Why Travel Advisors Should Be Focusing on Families

11.10.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

A steady inbound travel market is a stabilizing force that benefits the greater U.S. travel industry.

U.S. Tourism Predictions Improve for 2025

10.31.2025

Chelsee Lowe

G Adventures’ survey found that travelers are prioritizing experiences over destinations while making their vacation choices.

New Survey Shows Experiences and Emotions Increasingly Drive Trip Planning

10.29.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

Editorial: Lessons From Our Industry's Future Leaders

10.13.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Many Klarna users are trying a "buy now, pay later" option to purchase flights and more.

Survey Shows Traveler Shift to Smaller But More Frequent Getaways — and Delayed Payments

10.08.2025

Chelsee Lowe

Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report found an uptick in ultra-luxury travel.

Here Are Virtuoso’s Predictions for Luxury Travel in 2026

10.06.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

Editorial: Navigating a Summer of Discontent for Travel

09.15.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

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New Survey Shows Experiences and Emotions Increasingly Drive Trip Planning

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Survey Shows Traveler Shift to Smaller But More Frequent Getaways — and Delayed Payments

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