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The award is announced annually at ASTA's Travel Advisor Conference.

Business Features

Meet ASTA's Travel Advisor of the Year for 2026

05.30.2026

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

Brightline officials say ridership is up more than 20% through the first three months of this year.

Business Features

How Brightline Is Working With Travel Advisors

05.26.2026

Shane Nelson

Shane Nelson

Karen Morales is the founder of Joyward Travel, a Fora advisor and Fora Accessibility Program Lead.

Opinion

What I Wish Travel Advisors Knew About Booking Accessible Travel, as an Agent and a Wheelchair User

05.25.2026

Karen Morales, Founder of Joyward Travel, Fora Travel Advisor and Fora Accessibility Program Lead

ASTA says independent contractors are essential to the travel advisor profession.

Business Features

ASTA Supports Department of Labor Proposal to Clarify Independent Contractor Standard

05.14.2026

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Seventy-nine percent of advisors say their clients are more frequently choosing to travel during off-peak periods.

Business Features

How Travelers Are Approaching Sustainable Travel in 2026, According to Virtuoso

05.13.2026

Leyla Sapic

Leyla Sapic

Editorial: How Travel Advisors Can Help Clients Travel Smarter

Business Features

Editorial: How Travel Advisors Can Help Clients Travel Smarter

05.11.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

For the 2028 Summer Olympics, baseball will be played at the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

USA & Canada

What Travel Advisors Should Know About Selling Sports Travel

05.11.2026

Samantha Davis-Friedman

Samantha Davis-Friedman

More travelers, including younger generations, are purchasing travel insurance.

Opinion

Travel Insurance Purchases Are Up — Even Among Younger Generations

05.06.2026

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Nearly 300 advisors weighed in on how global conflicts are impacting client bookings and more.

Business Features

Navigating Travel Amid Global Conflicts

05.04.2026

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travel companies from across the industry are showing their appreciation for travel advisors this May.

Business Features

All the Perks on Offer for Advisors During Travel Advisor Appreciation Month

05.01.2026

Chloe DaSilva