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TravelAge West Magazine TravelAge West is a travel trade magazine based in Los Angeles and distributed to travel agents throughout the Western U.S. For more than 45 years, TravelAge West has been an industry standard for travel agents and travel industry professionals.

The award-winning publication and website have garnered more than 30 editorial and design awards within the last four years — more than any of its competitors. With its well-researched, in-depth articles and dynamic layouts and design, the publication continues to raise the bar in b-to-b publishing — both in print and online. Family Getaways, which was founded in 2009, is an award-winning travel trade publication that specializes in coverage of all aspects of family travel.

The award-winning publication and website have garnered more than 30 editorial and design awards within the last four years — more than any of its competitors. With its well-researched, in-depth articles and dynamic layouts and design, the publication continues to raise the bar in b-to-b publishing — both in print and online. Family Getaways, which was founded in 2009, is an award-winning travel trade publication that specializes in coverage of all aspects of family travel.

What to Know About Dining Onboard the New MSC Seashore
05/07/2021
What to Know About Dining Onboard the New MSC Seashore

What to Know About Dining Onboard the New MSC Seashore

MSC Cruises’ new MSC Seashore, launching this July (and slated for arrival in Miami in November 2021) will feature several fresh dining options for guests. Its onboard venues — including 12 indoor and six outdoor bars and lounges, as well as five specialty restaurants and four main dining rooms ...

Happy National Travel Advisor Day! Whether you're a new travel agent or just want a business refresher, TravelAge West h...
05/05/2021
40 Tips and Resources for New Travel Agents

Happy National Travel Advisor Day! Whether you're a new travel agent or just want a business refresher, TravelAge West has rounded up all our best articles that provide tips on building a travel business, choosing the right host agency/consortia, creating a brand and more. You'll also find travel industry history, a guide to must-know #travel planning terms, #travelagent training and information on legal liabilities. Check it out here:

A comprehensive collection of resources and expert insight to assist new travel advisors in navigating business, bookings and the travel industry

Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel
05/03/2021
Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel

Frosch Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel

The acquisition brings together two iconic travel agencies, creating new opportunities for travel advisors

A #Hawaii #VaccinePassport update and #ASTA's reaction to the U.S. State Department's recent #TravelAdvisory update are ...
04/26/2021
Live Blog: Travel During the Age of the Coronavirus

A #Hawaii #VaccinePassport update and #ASTA's reaction to the U.S. State Department's recent #TravelAdvisory update are just a few of the recent posts on our #COVID19 and #Travel live blog. See all the news here: https://bit.ly/3vmKy3Y

Live updates on the impact of the coronavirus on the travel industry, with insights and commentary from around the web

After more than a year of travel restrictions, U.S. travelers vaccinated against COVID-19 may soon be able to visit all ...
04/26/2021
Europe May Be Open to U.S. Travelers as Soon as Summer 2021

After more than a year of travel restrictions, U.S. travelers vaccinated against COVID-19 may soon be able to visit all 27 countries within the EU. Find out what needs to happen for the EU to open its doors, what the timeline might look like and how the industry is reacting to the news:

After a handful of European countries recently started reopening to travelers, the wider EU might begin welcoming vaccinated Americans as early as this summer

The world of #travel is changing rapidly as countries #reopen their doors for #tourism, including U.S. visitors. In our ...
04/23/2021

The world of #travel is changing rapidly as countries #reopen their doors for #tourism, including U.S. visitors. In our new #OpenForSafeTravel series, we're highlighting these destinations. First up: #Iceland! Get the full scoop on how Americans can visit here: https://bit.ly/3dJsuLu

The world of #travel is changing rapidly as countries #reopen their doors for #tourism, including U.S. visitors. In our new #OpenForSafeTravel series, we're highlighting these destinations. First up: #Iceland! Get the full scoop on how Americans can visit here: https://bit.ly/3dJsuLu

The Best Outdoor Adventures in North Florida
04/22/2021
The Best Outdoor Adventures in North Florida

The Best Outdoor Adventures in North Florida

Florida may be best known for its beaches and theme parks, but the entire state, especially the north, is teeming with outdoor activities and adventures

In honor of #EarthDay, The Travel Corporation has revealed some major plans to combat #climatechange. Check out the deta...
04/22/2021
The Travel Corporation Announces Climate Action Plan to Go Carbon Neutral

In honor of #EarthDay, The Travel Corporation has revealed some major plans to combat #climatechange. Check out the details in the story below! #sustainabletravel #carbonneutral

The company has committed to 100% carbon neutrality by 2030; its Contiki brand will meet the goal by Jan. 1, 2022

What to Expect When Traveling to Puerto Vallarta Now
04/20/2021
What to Expect When Traveling to Puerto Vallarta Now

What to Expect When Traveling to Puerto Vallarta Now

A writer’s recent trip to Puerto Vallarta revealed a city that is slowly recovering as it welcomes tourists with an abundance of COVID-19 safety measure

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Live Chat With TravelAge West and Tourism Australia
Live Chat With TravelAge West and Tourism Australia

Take a look at our conversation yesterday with representatives from the tourism industry in Australia. We covered the rebound from last year's wildfires, resources for travel advisors, amazing wildlife encounters and more.

Royal Caribbean's Richard D. Fain on the Coronavirus
Royal Caribbean's Richard D. Fain on the Coronavirus

A message for #traveladvisors from Royal Caribbean International's chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain about the #coronavirus. (cc Royal Caribbean International)

Adventure Travel in Georgia
Adventure Travel in Georgia

With a storied history, fascinating caves, stunning views and more, the country of #Georgia should be your next #adventuretravel destination. Learn more and watch the full video here >> http://ow.ly/b5ht30n41kW

A lot of tourism experts agree: The best way to help #Nepal is to visit. If you have interested clients, share this quick video that highlights the gorgeous nature, lovely people and unique cultural and religious sites in Nepal (Bonus points if you can find the trekker who gets knocked over by a pony!) Read the FULL STORY HERE: http://ow.ly/OI7ZA Nepal Tourism Board Peregrine Adventures

Have you checked out the 3/16 issue of TravelAge West in which we take you on a #Kenya safari with Abercrombie & Kent? Check out the video below, and read the story here: http://ow.ly/Ks630

Visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's orphanage for baby #elephants may be the most heartwarming activity around, no wonder it's the No. 1 activity in Nairobi, #Kenya. Full story: http://ow.ly/G7Wdw

Taking requests! What's your favorite animal? Exec Editor @mindypoder has found that the Masai Mara has got a bit (actually a lot) of everything!

Exec editor @mindypoder just experienced the Ganga #Aarti ceremony in Haridwar, one of the seven holy Hindu cities in India. Verdict: holy wow.

Tauck's new lower level, two-story loft cabin is beyond words. Look at our quick video! // @mindypoder

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Beware: “In general, when a (travel agency) goes into bankruptcy, basically it’s the vultures picking over the bones,” said Ira Rheingold, the executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit. “The last people who will get a piece of those bones are going to be the unsecured creditors: the consumers.”
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Update on Avanti Destinations Predatory and Unconscionable Business Practice of Holding onto Travel Deposits for Travel this Summer During COVID 19: Avanti is now offering for me to travel during the COVID19 abroad plus the options mentioned above - another Hobsonian choice. They have reduced the penalties for cancelling if I do not want to travel abroad during this massive and deadly health crisis but they are still substantial. Avanti Destinations care more about lining their pockets with money than the safety of it travelers. Really shocking.
Avanti Destinations is engaging in a predatory and unconscionable business practice by refusing to refund my $650 deposit for travel this summer in the middle of world wide pandemic. Under its policies, a traveler can either forego it or they coercively turn it into a future travel credit which must be be booked by August 2020. This is predatory and unconscionable business practice in the middle of a devastating, unsafe for travel pandemic. Scheduling travel dates, airlines and group tours when it is entirely unknown how afar into the future it will be safe to travel in the midst of this evolving, dangerous pandemic, is simply unfair and wrong. Very disappointing. I would not advising using Avanti Destinations and any travel agent using Avanti (including Andavo Travel and Camelot Journeys) in the future unless at a bare minimum, they refund the travel deposits. Camelot Journeys has also been unresponsive in advocating for travelers and in advocating for refunding travel deposits for international travel during a world-wide pandemic. Instead, I was told for weeks to wait and that Avanti would likely cancel — the clear implication being I would receive my deposit back. If that was not the case, Camelot Journeys should have upfront and clear about it. When Avanti decided to engage in the above-described practice, Camelot Journeys did not offer to help or urge this booking company to do the right thing for its customers. Very, very disappointing experience all around. If I receive my refund, I will update and edit this post
Norwegian Cruise Line acknowledges ‘substantial doubt’ about its survival. Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s largest cruise companies, said on Tuesday that there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Norwegian acknowledged the dire situation in a securities filing announcing that it was seeking $650 million in new financing. The global shutdown of the cruise industry has strained the finances of all three major cruise companies — Norwegian and its two main rivals, Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean — forcing them to borrow money at high interest rates. As the coronavirus continues to spread, Norwegian said in the filing, it is “expected to continue to adversely impact our results, operations, outlook, plans, goals, growth, reputation, cash flows, liquidity, demand for voyages and share price.”
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