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What's It Like to Captain a Small-Ship Cruise? (Sponsored Content)
Trade Secrets Podcast: Captain Neil Broomhall, Windstar’s fleet captain, and Windstar president Chris Prelog join Trade Secrets to answer questions about selling small-ship cruises, securing VIP experiences and more
Tour Review: A Women-Only Tour of Egypt With Trafalgar
During the nine-day Egypt tour, the all-female group learned about Egypt’s powerful women, from mythical goddesses to pharaohs, and hoped for a special dynamic among their group
What to Know About Warm Weather Ski Trips in California
A longer ski season is upon us this year — here’s what to know about booking a ski vacation at Mammoth Mountain Resort and Palisades Tahoe this summer
40 Tips and Resources for New Travel Agents
A comprehensive collection of resources and expert insight to assist new travel advisors in navigating business, bookings and the travel industry
Review: The Shay in Culver City, California
With two buzzy restaurants, a rooftop pool and tons of local touches, The Shay provides a hip stay for corporate travelers and weekend dwellers alike
New E-Newsletter Rounds Up Top Travel Industry News
A new daily e-newsletter, “Northstar Travel Today,” compiles the top stories across Northstar Travel Group’s portfolio of publications, which includes TravelAge West, Travel Weekly, TravelPulse and more
Margaritaville at Sea Enhances its Paradise Ship and Debuts Season Pass
Come June, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will sport a number of new venues, experiences and other enhancements
The Top Things to Do in Rwanda
From gorilla trekking and other wildlife experiences to tropical lake resort stays and coffee plantation visits, there are many unique experiences awaiting clients on a Rwanda trip
What to Expect Onboard Explora I
Explora Journeys’ first ship will offer adjoining suites, 18 food and beverage options and a destination-inspired retail experience
More World Cruises Unveiled For 2024, 2025 and 2026
Clients can choose among itineraries from Azamara, Crystal, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
A Guide to Epcot's 4 Festivals at Walt Disney World
Epcot International Festival of the Arts, Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and Epcot International Festival of the Holidays offer even more incentive for clients to plan a vacation to Walt Disney World
Hawaii Tourism Authority Announces Brand Management and Destination Stewardship Contracts
Despite multiple legislative efforts made by Hawaii lawmakers earlier this spring to dissolve the HTA entirely, the organization lives on for at least another year — and has just awarded nearly $69 million in contracts
6 New Hotels to Book in Rome
New hotels and new tours are in Rome, from the first Six Senses in Italy to upcoming Bulgari Hotel Roma
Princess Unveils Voyages from the West Coast and More Sphere Class Details
The second Sphere Class vessel gets a name, while both new ships get exciting entertainment
A Deep Dive into Virtuoso's Dramatic 2023 Bookings
Virtuoso shares that bookings are up 91% compared to 2019 and up 62% compared to 2022, with hotels and cruises leading the charge
Review: Amara Resort & Spa in Sedona, Ariz.
The boutique Amara resort offers fantastic eats, a creek-side soundtrack and a red rock view
Review: Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the 38-room Nimb is a unique, upscale enclave offering every comfort — plus a focus on sustainability, a rooftop pool, included access to Tivoli Gardens and more
How to Connect with Indigenous Culture in These 6 Caribbean Islands
The Indigenous people of the Caribbean have influenced the culture in numerous countries. Travelers can visit a recreation of a traditional village in Martinique, tour the archeological sites of Puerto Rico, immerse themselves in Rastafarian traditions in Jamaica and more.
New Hotels in Mexico City That Are Changing the Hospitality Scene
From trendy urban lodging and value-priced accommodations to upscale boutiques, these new arrivals to Mexico City are transforming the hospitality landscape
Transcend Cruises Will Offer Charter-Only River Sailings in 2023
Travel advisors can book group cruises with unlimited flexibility and customization with "Advance by Transcend," which will take place onboard Riverside Mahler starting this year
Here's Why Business Is Down to Hawaii This Summer — And How Marketing Clarity Could Help
Hawaii Tourism Authority will be funded for at least another year, which is good news to wholesalers and travel advisors who say bookings to the islands are way down
Editorial: A Strategy for Attracting Bigger Clients
Travel advisors often get luxury bookings because they did right by the smaller ones
Review: Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth
Five-star service, thoughtful touches and a prime city-center location elevate the travel advisor-approved Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth on St. Barts
How to Book a Hotel Buyout
Booking a hotel takeover — aka “a buyout” — can earn travel advisors a six-figure commission. Here’s how to do it.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
The 552-room Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach provides luxury apartment-style hospitality for the post-pandemic visitor
Review: Four Seasons Maldives Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru
Two Four Seasons properties in the Maldives combine local flavor with easygoing luxury
Travel & Adventure Show Visits Eight U.S. Cities
During its 2023 season, the event series hosted more than 150,000 attendees
6 Boundaries That Will Help Ease Travel Agent Burnout
Community Voices: From cutting back on excessive detailing to setting a minimum budget, these six actions will help advisors get back their time — and sanity
Review: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa
Here’s everything to know about a stay at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, where clients can get up close with lions, pangolins and hyenas (oh my!) while relaxing in luxury
Review: A Cycling-Focused Mekong River Cruise With Grasshopper Adventures
Grasshopper Adventures is one of the only tour operators to regularly operate cycling river cruises on the Mekong River
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Travel Advisors Remain Optimistic About 2023 Business
Despite some concerns about the economy, advisors see a good rest of the year ahead
Review: Farm Tour & Chocolate Tasting with Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate
Learn about cacao production and taste the fruits of Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate’s labor during a 90-minute farm tour
Sahara Rose De Vore on Building a Career as a Travel Coach
What is a travel coach? In the latest episode of Humans of Travel, Sahara Rose De Vore, founder of The Travel Coach Network, breaks down the specifics of her unique career
Future Leaders in Travel Retreat Applications Are Now Open
Attendees of Future Leaders — taking place Aug. 27-30 at the Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall in Jamaica — will benefit from professional development workshops, small-group meetings and networking opportunities
Air Travel Growth Continues
IATA’s latest data shows that domestic travel is nearly back, international travel is making leaps and summer air travel may pose challenges for many travelers
AI, Advisor Education and Advocacy Take Center Stage at ASTA Global Convention in Puerto Rico
The annual event, which ran from May 2-4 in Puerto Rico and coincided with National Travel Advisor Day, welcomed nearly 900 attendees
Carnival Jubilee's Deck Plans Include Two New Zones
Onboard the new ship, Currents and The Shores will take inspiration from the sea for their new bars and dining venues
These Brands Are Offering Incentives for National Travel Advisor Day and Beyond
In honor of National Travel Advisor Day on May 3, brands from across the industry are showing their appreciation for agents with offers and promotions across the month
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The good news is that while agents may be feeling burnt out, nearly two-thirds (62%) say their current workload is still sustainable. And while 58% say they are more overwhelmed than before the pandemic, most (86%) describe themselves as generally happy with their job. Read all the results here: https://bit.ly/3Lo8g8w
The Humans of Travel #podcast is back from hiatus! In the first episode of 2021, TravelAge West Senior Editor Emma Weissmann interviews award-winning travel journalist Mark Chesnut. From creating imaginary airlines to “gate raiding” at local airports and posing as a female travel agent to get free airplane posters, Chesnut has long used his enthusiasm about travel to tap into his creativity — a skill that he puts to daily use while working as an award-winning freelance travel writer for publications such as HuffPost (formerly The Huffington Post), Forbes Travel Guide, Travel Weekly and TravelAge West, among others. In this episode, Chesnut takes listeners along on his journey toward radical self-acceptance. He describes the challenges of coming out to his traditional-but-supportive mother, his transformative trips across the globe and how, through persistence, he was able to turn his passions into a career. We’ll also hear about how Chesnut’s role as a travel writer has shifted due to the #COVID-19 pandemic, and how he has dealt with the rise of “travel shaming.” Find Humans of Travel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.
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