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Travel agents should do their research before joining a travel advisor network.

Business Features

A Must-Read Guide to Choosing a Travel Agent Network

05.27.2021

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Mark Chesnut

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

The Senate’s Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion was convened in April.

Business Features

Travel Advisor and Cruise Industry Advocate Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee

05.26.2021

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Editorial: Following COVID-19, People Will Splurge on Luxury Travel

Opinion

Editorial: Following COVID-19, People Will Splurge on Luxury Travel

05.24.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Individual travel professionals can join Tourism Cares with an annual donation of $99.

Business Features

Tourism Cares Expands Membership, Doubles Down on Issues of Sustainability

05.20.2021

Jessica Poitevien

Many people are getting vaccinated in order to travel.

Opinion

Survey: Travel Is a Top Motivator for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

05.20.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Beyond Green properties like Islas Secas in Panama strive to create sustainable practices in every aspect of operations.

Opinion

Community Voices: Why Sustainable Tourism Should Be Top of Mind as We Head into Recovery

05.19.2021

Rick Stiffler, Senior Vice President of Global Sales – Leisure, Preferred Hotel Group

MMGY Global will conduct its second study on underrepresented travelers, this time with a focus on Latinx travelers.

Business Features

MMGY Global to Fund Study on U.S. Latinx Travelers

05.18.2021

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Despite much of the country opening back up, travel agencies are still struggling from the fallout of COVID-19.

Business Features

Travel Agencies Are Lagging Behind Other Industries in COVID-19 Recovery

05.18.2021

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

How Travel Advisors Are Feeling About a Return to Europe

Business Features

How Travel Advisors Are Feeling About a Return to Europe

05.18.2021

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

More than three-quarters of Americans are planning to travel this summer, compared to just 29% in June 2020.

Business Features

77% of Americans Are Planning Vacations This Summer

05.15.2021

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld