SPOTLIGHT

Travel Advisors Name Seven New Viking River Ships

The spotlight was on travel advisors as seven were honored with the distinction of serving as godparents to seven Viking river ships.

Edie Rodriguez Becomes CEO of Charter-Only Transcend Cruises

Transcend Cruises, a charter-only river line, has named longtime cruise and luxury travel executive Edie Rodriguez as CEO and board member.

The South Africa Stop Your Clients Don’t Know They Need

Whales outside your bedroom window? At Morukuru Beach Lodge in South Africa, that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary family adventure.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

andBeyond Partners With Approach Guides to Help Advisors Generate Bookings

The new partnership gives advisors access to 10 customizable travel experiences and a co-branded website to inspire clients and generate leads.

Travel Guard Shares Advice for Travelers Facing Flight Delays

Travel Guard is highlighting travel insurance solutions that may help travelers recover eligible expenses when trips are disrupted.

Travel Advisors Name Seven New Viking River Ships

The spotlight was on travel advisors as seven were honored with the distinction of serving as godparents to seven Viking river ships.

USTOA’s Global Kitchen Explores Culinary Tourism

USTOA’s Global Kitchen features culinary tourism experiences around the globe, offering fresh inspiration for travel advisors.

Edie Rodriguez Becomes CEO of Charter-Only Transcend Cruises

Transcend Cruises, a charter-only river line, has named longtime cruise and luxury travel executive Edie Rodriguez as CEO and board member.

Trafalgar Offers Advisors $100K in Prizes for New Era Bookings

Trafalgar's prize program rewards travel advisors for booking and training on its expanded portfolio of Saver, Classic and Premium trips.

DESTINATIONS

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 2

For clients who want to do more than watch a parade, this year’s Dia de Muertos offerings put them in the middle of the tradition.

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 1

Dia de los Muertos varies from region to region, and Mexico's top hotel brands are creating their own cultural experiences for your clients.

Israel Ministry of Tourism Details New Flights, Hotels and More

New and restored nonstop flights give advisors more ways to get clients to Israel now, where they'll find plenty of new reasons to visit.

The South Africa Stop Your Clients Don’t Know They Need

Whales outside your bedroom window? At Morukuru Beach Lodge in South Africa, that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary family adventure.

Seve Opens as Chemuyil’s First Luxury Hotel Near Tulum

Seve, a 9-lodge hotel opening in December in Chemuyil, about 20 minutes from Tulum, is the first luxury property in the jungle village.

Saint Lucia to Open Below Saint Lucia Underwater Sculpture Park

Saint Lucia will welcome Below Saint Lucia, an underwater sculpture park off Anse La Verdure on the southwest coast, this winter.

Travel Interests

andBeyond Partners With Approach Guides to Help Advisors Generate Bookings

The new partnership gives advisors access to 10 customizable travel experiences and a co-branded website to inspire clients and generate leads.

Travel Advisors Name Seven New Viking River Ships

The spotlight was on travel advisors as seven were honored with the distinction of serving as godparents to seven Viking river ships.

USTOA’s Global Kitchen Explores Culinary Tourism

USTOA’s Global Kitchen features culinary tourism experiences around the globe, offering fresh inspiration for travel advisors.

News

Unrest in France Tests Tourism

Most major tourist sites in France have remained open throughout the protests, including the Eiffel Tower.

Fuel Prices Drive Increase in Travel Costs

Rising fuel costs are driving increases in airfare, lodging and road-trip expenses, creating new challenges—and booking opportunities—for travel advisors.

Southwest Airlines Expands Rapid Rewards With New Tiers and Benefits

Southwest Airlines will introduce Silver, Gold and Platinum Rapid Rewards tiers in 2027, adding new milestone rewards and more ways to redeem points.

FAMS

Ensemble Takes Horizons to Sea in 2027 Events Calendar

Ensemble has set the dates for its 2027 events, with its main event, Horizons, taking to the sea for the first time aboard the Norwegian Joy.

Journeys Italy 2026 Brings Luxury Buyers to Emilia-Romagna

Boutique luxury trade event, Journeys Italy 2026, will be held Nov. 15-18 in Emilia-Romagna, welcoming up to 40 travel advisors.

Morocco: From Casablanca to the Agafay Desert

Explore Morocco on TWC Holidays’ 9-day advisor FAM, featuring Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert.
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