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Avoya seeks experienced advisors to join its Elite 100 program

Avoya seeks experienced advisors to join its Elite 100 programElite 100 enables advisors to keep 100% of their commission on their clients' travel while paying Avoya $399 a month for...

Intrepid Travel guests on a women's tour in Morocco.

Women-only tours: A niche that is going mainstreamMature women with plenty of disposable income -- and the time and taste for adventure -- are fueling the expansion of...

Serko to buy corporate travel platform GetThere from Sabre for $12 million

Serko to buy corporate travel platform GetThere from Sabre for $12 millionWhen the deal is complete, the companies will partner on product sales and the development of product enhancements.

A Delta Boeing 757 flying over Maho Beach before landing at Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten.

Higher airfares will make all-inclusive vacations more expensiveALG Vacations president Ray Snisky said airfares are headed upwards in 2025 for most Caribbean and Mexican destinations because...

Beyond networking at ASTA's New Jersey meetup, a pitch for the Society

Beyond networking at ASTA's New Jersey meetup, a pitch for the SocietyLike the chapter's treasurer and past president Rick Ardis says, "A consortia and host agency help you make money. ASTA helps...

Taylor Swift concertgoers at Wembley Stadium in London in June.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been a windfall for hotelsThe pop star's world tour has so far generated approximately $1 billion in additional hotel revenue across the U.S., Europe and...

African Travel is highlighting its Flavors of Morocco itinerary, which features a four-night stay at La Mamounia in Marrakech.

African Travel Inc. offers incentives for 2024-25 bookingsThe luxury safari operator is offering a $500 credit per couple for all bookings of seven nights or more. The offer is valid...

A rendering of Epic Universe, which will officially open on May 22, 2025.

Travel advisors praise the Epic Universe ticketing strategyThe only way to get into Universal Orlando's highly anticipated park, which is opening on May 22, is via a multiday ticket...

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Adam Duckworth of Travelmation on excitement surrounding Epic UniverseSenior editor Jamie Biesiada spoke with Duckworth about what he's hearing from clients, the allure of a new theme park opening,...

Airline competition probe: Sincere concern or political stunt?

Airline competition probe: Sincere concern or political stunt?ASTA and the U.S. Travel Association have strong but differing opinions about a joint probe into the state of air travel...