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A new forecast from U.S. Travel predicts that international visitor spending is down by $11 billion for 2026.

Opinion

International Visitor Spending Expected to Drop by $11 Billion as Travel Prices Climb

11.05.2026

Mindy Poder

China ranked as a top tourism performer based on the WTTC’s new criteria.

Opinion

The WTTC Has Developed a More Holistic Approach for Measuring Tourism’s Success

11.05.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Though the weather systems mostly impacted Kauai, visitation is down across the islands.

Opinion

Hurricanes Lowell and Nolo Dampen Visitation to Hawaii

11.04.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

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

Business Features

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.

Business Features

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.

Business Features

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

10.30.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

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

Business Features

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

10.30.2026

Jason Leppert

Jason Leppert

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

Business Features

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

10.28.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

The right suppliers can help travel advisors manage emergency situations.

Opinion

6 Ways Suppliers Can Help Travel Advisors Actually Take Time Off

10.26.2026

Jennifer Jacob, Co-Founder and COO of Tique

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

Business Features

14 ChatGPT Prompts Every Travel Advisor Should Use

10.20.2026

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