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93 percent of travel advisors expect steady or increasing consumer demand in 2025.

Business Features

Travel Advisors Show Strong Optimism for 2025, Embrace AI Technology

12.13.2024

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The special offer gives advisors access to discounted flights, accommodations, tours and more.

Business Features

Tourism Fiji Announces Exclusive Fam Program for Travel Advisors

12.12.2024

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So-called “tire-kickers” may just need to build more trust with their advisor before they are ready to book.

Opinion

Community Voices: Tired of Tire-Kickers? How to Build Trust and Close More Sales by Nurturing Your Clients

12.11.2024

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

In a new survey, 73% of couples report that travel is the top way to test a relationship's strength.

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Survey Reveals How Travel Tests Romantic Relationships — and Where Couples Want to Go

12.11.2024

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Plans call for Capella Taipei to open in the first quarter of 2025.

Business Features

Capella Hotel Group Announces Four New Luxury Asia Properties for 2025

12.10.2024

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The number of travel-related businesses aiming to reduce carbon emissions jumped 27% in the past three years, according to a new report.

Business Features

A Growing Number of Travel Businesses Are Taking Aim at Climate Change

12.09.2024

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

The 12 Days of Giveaways contest from TravelAge West and TravelPulse runs from Dec. 12-23, 2024.

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TravelAge West and TravelPulse Launch ‘12 Days of Giveaways’

12.09.2024

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The majority of travel agents expect a strong holiday travel season this year.

Business Features

Travel Advisors Expect a Strong Holiday Season

12.09.2024

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Global tourism reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels in the first nine months of this year.

Opinion

Global Tourism Will Recover Fully by Year’s End

12.06.2024

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Affinity group trips bring together like-minded travelers.

Opinion

Embracing ‘The Swift Lift’ During a Taylor Swift-Themed Affinity Cruise

12.06.2024

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann