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Amid geopolitical uncertainty, people are turning towards domestic travel in a bid to mitigate unforeseen safety and logistical concerns.

Business Features

Top Summer Travel Trends for 2026

06.03.2026

Patricia Kelly Yeo

Patricia Kelly Yeo

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Mexico was North America's top tourism performer last year.

Opinion

Data Shows Mexico’s Tourism Sector Outperformed the U.S. in 2025

06.02.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Traveling in America changed tourists’ perceptions of the country for the better.

Opinion

International Visitors Give U.S. Vacations High Marks

06.02.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

Most AI users are using the technology to help them save money when booking travel.

Business Features

5 Forces Affecting Travel Choices — Including More Trust in AI Bookings

06.02.2026

Mindy Poder

A friction-free inquiry process helps advisors set boundaries from the start of a client interaction.

Opinion

How to Eliminate Burnout, Starting With Client Inquiries

06.02.2026

Jennifer Jacob, Co-Founder and COO of Tique

The award is announced annually at ASTA's Travel Advisor Conference.

Business Features

Meet ASTA's Travel Advisor of the Year for 2026

05.30.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

Brightline officials say ridership is up more than 20% through the first three months of this year.

Business Features

How Brightline Is Working With Travel Advisors

05.26.2026

Shane Nelson

Shane Nelson

Karen Morales is the founder of Joyward Travel, a Fora advisor and Fora Accessibility Program Lead.

Opinion

What I Wish Travel Advisors Knew About Booking Accessible Travel, as an Agent and a Wheelchair User

05.25.2026

Karen Morales, Founder of Joyward Travel, Fora Travel Advisor and Fora Accessibility Program Lead

ASTA says independent contractors are essential to the travel advisor profession.

Business Features

ASTA Supports Department of Labor Proposal to Clarify Independent Contractor Standard

05.14.2026

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Seventy-nine percent of advisors say their clients are more frequently choosing to travel during off-peak periods.

Business Features

How Travelers Are Approaching Sustainable Travel in 2026, According to Virtuoso

05.13.2026

Leyla Sapic

Leyla Sapic