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Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Work Smarter, Grow Stronger: The Advisor’s Playbook for 2027The Impact of Digital Platforms and AI on Trip PlanningAs heard on Excess Baggage:Princess Cruises Brings Sanctuary Collection to Five Royal Class Ships With Club, Restaurant and Suite LoungeGlobal Air Passenger Demand Falls Again as North American Travel WeakensRoyal Caribbean International Extends Haiti Cruise Ban Through Spring, 2028Carnival Corp.'s conservative fleet strategy reflected in latest moveA course for advisors who want to book private charter flightsHilton Gives Historic La Paz Hotel an Art Deco MakeoverAirlines Urge CDC to Delay or Scrap New Inbound Passenger Declaration Mandate for EbolaLuxury Travel Continues to Surge Even as Budget Travel Starts to Pull Back

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Luxury Advisors Sound Off: What I Learned From My MentorFrom Generalist to Go-To Expert: Building Authority in a Specific Travel VerticalAs heard on Excess Baggage:Record-Low Water Levels on Rhine and Danube Continue to Disrupt River CruisesPalma de Mallorca Sets Cruise Ship & Passenger Number LimitsDeparture Lounge Expands LGBTQ+ Support With Sponsorship of Human Rights CampaignExplora Journeys Signs Deal to Enter River CruisingMarriott resort on Barbados reopens after renovationRoyal Caribbean to Buy Half of Sandals in $3B DealNEST Adds $91 Million in Sales in 2026 Through 36 New Agency Affiliations

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Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Travel Advisors Share Most Valuable Tactics to Close SalesAsk-an-Advisor: When and How Do You Go from a Solo Operation to Hiring a Support Staff?As heard on Excess Baggage:Tennessee Governor Wants to Rename Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly PartonTravefy Partners with OutsideAgents, Bringing Platform to 13,000+ AdvisorsAtlantis Paradise Island Launches New Baby Sea Turtle Release ProgramAirline Travel Demand Jumped in July, IATA SaysThe Mexican Caribbean's sargassum surge sparks new strategies and investmentsRiviera pauses Danube and Rhine river cruise sales92% of Americans Would Change Travel to Reduce Overtourism, Intrepid FindsDisney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Adds Panama Calls for 2027-28

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:How cruising keeps its head above waterFall Travel Is Surging, Far-Out Bookings Are on the Rise and More Luxury Trends From VirtuosoAs heard on Excess Baggage:The Travel Institute introduces course on booking air travelAPT Travel Group Introduces Two River Cruise Ships for North American MarketALG Vacations Adds Tern to Travel Advisor ToolsReport: Gen Z Trusts Online Reviews Over Hotel Brand NamesHolland America Prepares for More Astronomical Voyages in 2027Marriott Agrees to Convert Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del CarmenGood News for Travelers: Prices on Flights, Hotels, Rentals Finally Dropping

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Is All-Inclusive Luxury or a Budget Label? It Depends on Who's Selling ItExpert Advice and Hacks for Combatting Rising Travel Costs Amid InflationAs heard on Excess Baggage:Delta Air Lines Raises Ticket Cancellation Fees Up to $500 on Unbundled Premium ‘Basic’ FaresRiviera Travel River Cruises Adds Chief Customer Experience Officer, Dedicated Onboard Cruise HostsDemand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to KnowMarriott's Second Quarter Results Marred by International DeclineState Department Issues Fresh Middle East Travel AdvisoryRiver authority says Portugal's Douro has reached its ship limitASTA Launches Tool for Advisors to Report Supplier ConcernsRoyal Caribbean: Cruise Demand Powers Through Global Headwinds

Emma joins Korrine and Theresa on this episode of The TIN Lounge to discuss the travel trends and top stories from the first half of 2026. She is the Features Editor at Travel Weekly and came prepared to spill the tea.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Low Water Levels Muddle River Cruises In Europe, Force Cancellations & AdjustmentsFinding the Right Travel Industry Event for YouAs heard on Excess Baggage:United will block some Economy Plus middle seats to give flyers more roomGlobus unveils new small-group tours in Asia and AfricaHolland America Line Reveals Zuiderdam as Next Ship Set for Major Transformation47% of Americans Scale Back Summer Travel as Grocery and Gas Costs Eat Into Vacation BudgetsTurks and Caicos Reports Record Tourism NumbersCrystal Unveils New Family, Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal GraceTrafalgar Launches Early Access Program with No Fee FAMs

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Aashima Ratti, of AR Travels, to talk about her passion for accessible travel and how she went from caring about the issue to actively pushing the industry to make it a priority. You can find Aashima on Instagram @bonvoyaash

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:AI Isn’t Replacing Travel Advisors, It’s Empowering Them to Do MoreFinding your niche: Strategies for travel advisorsAs heard on Excess Baggage:As Weather Anxiety Grows, Sensible Weather Expands InternationallySeabourn Quest Completes Most Extensive Refit in Luxury Line's HistoryASTA makes its Hotel Watch List public for two weeksNew TSA Gold+ Program Will Privatize Screening at More US AirportsAzamara Cruises Unveils 2027 Overland Experiences CollectionClub Med Plans Expansion to St. CroixNew Opening: White Elephant AspenCancel For Any Reason Coverage Is the Most-Searched Travel Insurance Benefit of 2026Fora: Summer 2026 Bookings Nearly Double Last Year's Pace