The Minibar: US Consumer Confidence sees it's biggest drop since 2021 and Five ways to streamline your travel business in 2025

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Making sure your clients feel heard5 Travel Insurance Mistakes to Avoid This Summer As heard on Excess Baggage:U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Warning for All Americans Traveling AbroadU.S. and International Airlines Halt Dubai, Mideast Flights Due to Iran-Israel ConflictIntrepid Travel Acquires Properties in Tasmania and MoroccoJetBlue Adds New Bag Tracking Features to Its Mobile AppTravel Guard Launches LGBTQ+ Travel Safety InitiativeMarriott International Announces Expansion Plans in AfricaCarnival Cruise Line to Launch New Loyalty Program in 2026You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island DestinationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:9 Places You Can Visit for (Almost) Free on a Stopover FlightAre you booking or designing travel? As heard on Excess Baggage:American Airlines Launches First Touchless ID LanesFAA to Cap Flights at Newark Airport Through 2025Alaska Airlines plans first Europe route, Seattle to RomeCruise guests increasingly seek private, premier shore excursionsCarnival Cruise Line Unexpectedly Cancels SailingsMexican Navy Steps Up Sargassum Seaweed Collection Efforts in Key Tourist AreasClassic Vacations Adds Flights, Car Rentals to Advisor Booking PlatformASTA Touts Win in Nebraska as No New Sales Taxes Are ImposedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Why Luxury Travelers With $25K+ Budgets Are Turning to Travel AdvisorsHow Blue Zone Resorts Bring Something Unique to Wellness Travel As heard on Excess Baggage:Mount Etna’s Eruption Raises Questions for Summer Travel to SicilyU.S. State Department Lowers Travel Warning for JamaicaHyatt Opens Europe's Newest Adults-Only All-Inclusive ResortSaint Kitts and Nevis Introduces Effortless Digital EntryHawai‘i Passes "Green Fee" for TouristsMagic Kingdom's new nighttime parade starts July 20Repaired runway reopens ahead of schedule at Newark LibertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Booking on Grandma’s Budget: How Grandparents Are Driving Multi-Gen and Skip-Gen TravelMost Americans to Stay Domestic for Travel This Summer: Survey As heard on Excess Baggage:New Aman Resort is Coming to the BahamasHolland America Unveils “Culinary Ambassador” CruisesHawaii's accommodations tax will apply to cruise linesAdventures by Disney adds Switzerland and Greece toursLindblad Expeditions to Launch First-Ever European River Expeditions Via Transcend CruisesPrincess Cruises Removes Canned Sodas from Premium Drink PackagesNow Open: SLS Barcelona, the Brand's First in EuropeFlights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best DealsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heartbeat of your business can be found in your data and your dollars. This week, Korrine and Theresa discuss why it's crucial not to rely on your host agency when it comes to tools such as email marketing, CRM, and E&O insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Americans Are Recession-Proofing Their Travel PlansSummer Travel Trends to Know for 2025 As heard on Excess Baggage:Victory Cruise Lines Officially Back in OperationRoyal Caribbean Group Cuts Labadee from Itineraries (Again)Venice Launches Second Year of Day-Tripper TaxMargaritaville Properties Achieve Autism Double-Checked CertificationOceania Announces Four Additional 2026 Solar Eclipse SailingsThe TSA will enforce its Real ID requirement starting May 7Silversea's groundbreaking hotel will elevate luxury for Antarctica cruisesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindy Poder and Emma Weissmann from TravelAge West join Korrine and Theresa this week to chat about updates on this year's Future Leaders in Travel which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska. Applications open later this month, so head to Future Leaders in Travel to sign up for updates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:A tourism tariff comes into focusBudgeting vs. Upselling: How Travel Advisors Strike a Balance As heard on Excess Baggage:Intrepid Travel Sets Sights on North American ExpansionFrontier taunts Southwest with checked-bag promotionWomen are increasingly filling top roles at large travel agenciesSeven Seas Navigator to Become Residential Cruise ShipRoyal Caribbean Bans Popular Personal Device on Its Private Island DestinationMountain Lodges of Peru Announces New Three-Day ItinerariesCarnival Cruise Line Enhances GoCCL with Upcoming Payments ToolCelestyal Discovery Docks in Santorini, First Cruise Ship of the YearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:U.S. Consumer Confidence Just Saw Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 — And Travel Is Likely to Be AffectedCommunity Voices: 5 Ways to Streamline Your Travel Business in 2025 As heard on Excess Baggage:Santorini Earthquakes March 2025 Update: Residents Return, Cruise Ships Still BannedAmerican Airlines to Test Complimentary Inflight Wi-Fi on Three RoutesPark Hyatt St. Kitts Focuses on Multi-Gen and Group TravelAfter talks on Mexico cruise tax, FCCA chief says she's 'optimistic'Tauck gives names to two new river cruise shipsUniworld is adding three newbuilds in EuropeCruise Planners Adds Hotel Proposal Feature to CP MaxxPets Are VIPs at This Mexico ResortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Week in Review: Air Travel’s Mixed Signals; All Eyes on ThailandU.K.’s New ETA System Denying Some U.S. Travelers Over Criminal Records As heard on Excess Baggage:HX Invests Millions into Two-Ship RefurbishmentMarriott Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio with Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott CampsTour operators are 'slowly but surely' returning to IsraelTrump's commerce secretary says cruise lines will pay more in taxesNorwegian Cruise Line Launches “Kids Sail Free” PromoPreferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Travel Advisor PortalUS Embassy in Mexico Issues Travel Advisory for Spring Break TripsIntrepid Travel Donates All FAM Fees to Raise $12,000 for Community NonprofitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.