Travel Agent Magazine

12/12/2025

The increase, if enacted, would substantially raise base pay for restaurant, hotel, and quick-service staff—reshaping wage structures across the city’s hospitality sector.

If approved, the proposal could eventually narrow long-standing pay gaps between front- and back-of-house positions. It may also prompt restaurants and hotels to revisit pricing strategies, staffing models, and tipping structures to absorb the higher labor costs while maintaining service standards.

Tap the link in our Stories to read more of OysterLink’s insights as well as the percent increase expected across roles.

11/11/2025

Allow Europe's Danube River to set the stage for your next group reservation. Our Specialty River Cruises offer a variety of curated sailings, enabling you to provide clients with unforgettable journeys tailored to suit their interests. From Celebration of Wine to expert-led Smithsonian Journeys cruises along the Danube, there is a group experience ready to be thoughtfully crafted for your clients.

Take advantage of our Early Booking Rewards for 2027 and begin securing your groups for an unforgettable, unique, and engaging river cruise along the Danube.
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A family-owned company since 2002, award-winning AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 28 ships sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. 'Ama' means love - and we put love in everything we do, from our exquisite locally-sourced cuisine to our variety of included shore e...

09/15/2025

There's no better way to ensure your clients have a "Happy Holiday" this year than by offering AmaWaterways' complimentary round-trip airfare to Europe's most unique winter destinations. 🔗 http://bit.ly/46jTWJV

Now available on select 2025 Festive Delights cruises in Portugal's Douro Valley or France's iconic Bordeaux region, your clients will receive complimentary round-trip economy airfare from all US and Canadian gateways.

This offer is also combinable with up to $2,500 per stateroom savings as well as their Loyalty Benefits for past guests when reserved by September 30, 2025!

The best time to secure a magical holiday for your clients is now.
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A family-owned company since 2002, award-winning AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 28 ships sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. 'Ama' means love - and we put love in everything we do, from our exquisite locally-sourced cuisine to our variety of included shore e...

08/13/2025

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08/12/2025

Does #1 surprise you?

Upgraded Points' latest study is uncovering where calm prevails when it comes to traveling, and where tempers turn stormy.

Upgraded Points surveyed over 2,000 U.S. air travelers to gauge inflight irritability. Using 21 behavioral and attitudinal metrics, respondents rated their annoyance in 11 common travel scenarios on a 1-to-5 scale, reporting actions like switching seats or complaining to staff and indicating how much they would pay for a child-free cabin.

Tap the link in our stories to read more, and find out which states in the U.S. had the least irritable travelers 👀 Do you agree with the results?

07/14/2025

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07/09/2025

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07/07/2025

Don't let recent thunderstorm delays and cancellations get in the way: Delta Air Lines was recently crowned the best airline in the U.S. by The Points Guy. Do you agree? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. https://tinyurl.com/38a4b93h

📸: Delta Air Lines

07/02/2025

Marriott Hotels has announced the opening of Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, introducing its signature hospitality to the shores of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. https://tinyurl.com/5xw3ay49
📷: Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa

07/02/2025

This summer, Riviera Travel has announced its biggest incentives for U.S. and Canadian advisors. Here’s what they need to know. https://tinyurl.com/mr2nvvup

📷: Riviera Rose (Riviera Travel)

06/26/2025

Hyatt Makes a Lifestyle Hotel Splash in Anchorage With the New Wildburch Hotel

We’re eager to bundle up and head north, because Anchorage’s Mushing District just welcomed its first lifestyle boutique hotel: The Wildburch Hotel, a new JdV by Hyatt property.

📸: Hyatt

https://tinyurl.com/5n7ar6ts

06/25/2025

What’s new in U.S. tourism? That question was top of mind at this month’s IPW, the travel trade show hosted by Brand USA, the organization responsible for driving international visitation to the United States. https://tinyurl.com/5n76e2td

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