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Opinion

Editorial: It's Time for a New Plan for Hawaii Tourism

05.12.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Most travel advisors are worried about the potential of an economic downturn due to recent government actions.

Business Features

Most Travel Advisors Are Concerned About Government Impact on Business

05.09.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Inn of the Mountain Gods in New Mexico was named the Indigenous Destination of the Year.

Opinion

AIANTA Reveals the Top 10 Indigenous Experiences in the U.S.

05.07.2025

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Travel advisors have an opportunity to elevate the profession by supporting each other on social media.

Opinion

Why Travel Advisors Need to Support Each Other on Social Media

05.07.2025

Christina Vieira, Travel Advisor for Showcase the World Travel and Co-Founder of Magic Made Simple

Travel advisors say spring travel is holding strong, despite economic uncertainty.

Business Features

What Were the Biggest Surprises About Spring Travel This Year?

04.30.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Many countries in Europe depend on tourism and are happy to welcome Americans regardless of the political climate, according to on-the-ground sources.

Opinion

Community Voices: How Do Europeans Feel About American Visitors Right Now?

04.28.2025

AnnaMarie Houlis

NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality has officially launched the hotel apprenticeship program.

Business Features

NYU Launches Hotel Apprenticeship Program and AAS Degree

04.27.2025

Leyla Sapic

The Fora Travel pop-up at 433 West Broadway in Soho offers visitors expert travel planning and community events.

Business Features

Fora Travel to Launch NYC Pop-Up Experience in May

04.23.2025

TravelAge West

Clients might not consider booking a photo shoot until a travel advisor recommends it.

Business Features

4 Vacation Photo Services for Travel Advisors to Know

04.22.2025

Scarlett London

Travelmation's Aaron Coalson built his travel advising business entirely through LinkedIn.

Business Features

This Travel Advisor Sold $1 Million in Travel Exclusively Through LinkedIn

04.21.2025

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann