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Most international destinations, such as Guatemala (shown here), are still closed to U.S. leisure travelers.

Business Features

When and How Will International Destinations Reopen?

06.09.2020

Mindy Poder

Taylor Kocher

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act gives borrowers greater flexibility.

Business Features

Here Are the Newest Improvements to the PPP

06.04.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Though the majority of advisors expect to see an increase in road trips, about half of advisors think that clients will be more likely to book those trips themselves.

Business Features

New Survey Reveals Advisor Feelings About Fams, Client Interest in All-Inclusives and Beach Destinations

06.04.2020

Valerie Chen

Valerie Chen

Federal passport agencies will experience in a gradual, three-phase opening this summer.

Business Features

The U.S. State Department Needs to Resume Passport Processing ASAP, Says ASTA

06.03.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Finding the balance between safety and comfort will be key for the immediate future of cruising.

Business Features

To Mask or Not to Mask? That Is the Cruise Question

06.01.2020

Jason Leppert

Jason Leppert

These five advisors are just a few of the thousands who have had to adapt to living in the pre-vaccine era of COVID-19.

Business Features

A Week in the Lives of 5 Travel Advisors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

05.31.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Marty Wentzel has written about Hawaii for TravelAge West for 30 years.

Opinion

Editorial: TravelAge West’s Hawaii Editor Marty Wentzel Retires

05.31.2020

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Kayla Douglas, marketing and social media manager for SmartFlyer

Business Features

Most Valuable Advisor: Kayla Douglas of SmartFlyer

05.31.2020

Kayla Douglas, marketing and social media manager for SmartFlyer

TPI and TIMA recently announced a new partnership.

Opinion

Travel Planners International and Travel Industry Marketing Association Join Forces

05.29.2020

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Jessica Blotter, CEO and Founder of Kind Traveler

Opinion

Community Voices: How Traveling Through a Lens of Kindness Can Help Heal Communities

05.29.2020

Jessica Blotter, CEO and Founder of Kind Traveler