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GLP Films’s #TourismStrong video series highlights the strength and resilience of members of the travel industry.

Business Features

Watch the Inspiring Stories of a Resilient Travel Industry

06.18.2020

Valerie Chen

Valerie Chen

Social distancing will be enforced by TSA as travelers go through security.

Business Features

What the New TSA Requirements Mean for Travelers

06.17.2020

Taylor Kocher

The U.S. Travel Association’s Virtual Hill Week is connecting nearly 300 travel industry members with lawmakers.

Business Features

The U.S. Travel Association Is Pushing for More Federal Relief

06.17.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Greater Fort Lauderdale Destination Preview participants maintain social distancing during a behind-the-scenes tour at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Business Features

What Is the Future of Fam Trips?

06.16.2020

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

ASTA is urging the CDC to provide clear communications on what a resumption of travel will look like.

Business Features

ASTA Calls on the CDC to Provide Clear Messaging on a Return to Travel

06.15.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Editorial: Family Travel Can Help Make It Easy to Discuss Important Values

Opinion

Editorial: Family Travel Can Help Make It Easy to Discuss Important Values

06.14.2020

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Editorial: Take a Stand Against Racism

Opinion

Editorial: Take a Stand Against Racism

06.14.2020

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Atlanta- and London-based journalist Travis Levius contributes to such outlets as CNN, National Geographic and Conde Nast Traveler.

Opinion

Community Voices: The Travel Industry Needs a Wake-Up Call When It Comes to Racism and Diversity

06.12.2020

Travis Levius, Travel Journalist

Now’s the time for travel advisors to revise their terms and conditions.

Opinion

Legal Lingo: What Travel Advisors Should Add to Their Terms and Conditions Now

06.11.2020

Jeffrey Ment

Jeffrey Ment

Interest in domestic travel has surged, but it’s not likely to last in the long-term, according to ASTA board members.

Business Features

ASTA's Board Members Talk Corporate Booking Trends, Business Strategies and the Future of Travel

06.11.2020

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann