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Editorial: What the OTA Era Can Teach Travel Advisors About AI

Opinion

Editorial: What the OTA Era Can Teach Travel Advisors About AI

09.14.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travelers are cutting back on trip costs for the upcoming holiday season.

Business Features

Annual Holiday Report Finds That Travelers Plan to Spend Less This Winter

09.10.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Some families see travel as an educational opportunity.

Opinion

Why Taking Kids Out of School to Travel Is Becoming More Mainstream

09.09.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Agentic AI tools may pull together travel ideas and inspiration, but not all travelers are ready to trust results when it comes to final payment.

Opinion

Agentic AI Interest Is Up, But Trust Is Middling

09.08.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

More than 200 travel advisors weighed in on the impact of niching down.

Business Features

Many Advisors Have a Preferred Niche But Remain Nimble Enough to Book Outside of It

09.08.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

The Napali Coast is just one of myriad recommendations advisors can find on Keys to Hawaii.

Business Features

This Membership Service Aims to Make Selling Hawaii Easier

09.08.2026

Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

Jackie Friedman joined Nexion in 2004.

Business Features

Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman Announces Retirement

09.03.2026

Leyla Sapic

Leyla Sapic

Trafalgar's new cost tiers and travel categories aim to make the booking process easier for both travel advisors and their clients.

Business Features

Trafalgar Folds Insight Vacations and Costsaver Into One Cohesive Brand

09.01.2026

Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

When designed thoughtfully, hotel amenities such as toiletries, robes and slippers can leave a lasting impression on guests.

Business Features

How Hotels Are Turning Amenities Into Lasting Brand Experiences

08.29.2026

Chloe DaSilva

Digital itineraries and detailed communication help clients feel prepared, informed and supported throughout their travels.

Opinion

7 Ways to Empower Clients Through Wrap-Up Documents

08.24.2026

Jennifer Jacob, Co-Founder and COO of Tique