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Leanne Lavoie of Expedia Cruises says she has earned her clients' trust by being transparent about cost and saving their money when she can.

Business Features

How Discussing Budget and Savings Can Actually Show Your Value as a Travel Advisor

12.02.2025

Mindy Poder

Planning group travel has its own rules and strategies.

Opinion

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

Clients can take advantage of these limited-time offers for their next adventure.

Business Features

All the Black Friday Travel Deals You Need to Know

11.25.2025

TravelAge West

A survey of 500 advisors outlines the top benefits and frustrations of today’s fam trips.

Business Features

What Do Travel Advisors Want Most From Fam Trips?

11.24.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Contiki's annual Voice of a Generation survey highlights key trends among young travelers.

Business Features

Here’s What Gen Z and Millennial Travelers Want, According to Contiki’s Latest Survey

11.19.2025

Rebecca Speier

In 2026, travelers are prioritizing bucket-list travel and trips that speak to their personal passions.

Business Features

These Advisors Say Travelers Are Prioritizing Their Passions in 2026

11.18.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Google Search announced AI-powered updates that will help travelers book restaurant reservations, plan travel and eventually book hotels and air.

Business Features

Google Is Working on Helping Users Book Hotels and Air Directly in Search

11.18.2025

Mindy Poder

Highly intentional spending, overcrowding and misinformation are a few of the factors influencing travel bookings right now.

Business Features

What’s Influencing Travel Right Now? Here Are 5 Current Booking Trends and Challenges

11.17.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Parents, caregivers and Gen Z travelers all see travel as a mental health investment.

Business Features

This Is How You Should Position Travel, According to a New Study

11.11.2025

Mindy Poder

Next year’s outlook is bright thanks to the resilience of the American traveler and an increase in luxury demand.

Business Features

The Top Travel Trends for 2026

11.10.2025

Shane Nelson

Shane Nelson