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FTA Supplier Spotlight: Anakonda Amazon Cruises
FTA Supplier Spotlight: Anakonda Amazon Cruises Raúl García, known as “El Capi” (short for “The Captain”) is as much a travel expert as he is an ecotourism entrepreneur and pioneer. He is the founder and CEO of Anakonda Amazon Cruises, the only cruise line in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. In 1992, Raúl founded the travel…
Read MoreAmericans Are Watching Their Wallets—But Keeping Their Vacations
Americans Are Watching Their Wallets—But Keeping Their Vacations Costs are going up, but that’s not stopping travelers from investing in their vacations. New MMGY research from their 2026 Portrait of American Travelers™ “Fall Edition” finds travel spending nearing a high as consumers make trade-offs to keep taking those cherished trips. The report also revealed that travel demand…
Read MoreAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines Add Nonstop Routes to Japan and Tahiti
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines Add Nonstop Routes to Japan and Tahiti Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are expanding their international networks with new year-round nonstop service from Seattle to Osaka, Japan, and Papeete, Tahiti, beginning in spring 2027. The routes will give travelers across the United States additional options for reaching Japan and French Polynesia,…
Read MoreReal Holiday Magic Lives in the Islands
Real Holiday Magic Lives in the Islands It never gets old, watching their faces light up. The gifts under the tree are one thing. But the beach changes everything. This Christmas, give them something they’ll talk about long after the decorations come down. Beaches Resorts, where the days feel like they were made just for…
Read MoreWhy Croatia Is Perfect for a Multigenerational Family Vacation
Why Croatia Is Perfect for a Multigenerational Family Vacation Media Spotlight: Article by Health N Beauty Stuff Photo Courtesy of Source Why Croatia Is Perfect for a Multigenerational Family Vacation Planning a family vacation is challenging enough when you’re traveling with children. Add grandparents, adult siblings, and relatives with different interests, and finding a destination…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts Announce Landmark Partnership to Accelerate Their Leading Vacation Experiences
Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts Announce Landmark Partnership to Accelerate Their Leading Vacation Experiences Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) and Sandals Resorts announced the signing of an agreement to form a partnership in the all-inclusive resort space with an investment from Royal Caribbean Group. Building on Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ more than four decades…
Read MoreFTA Member Spotlight: Journeys by Jess
FTA Member Spotlight: Journeys by Jess Jessica Kinkead has been an advisor for 6 years, specializing in Royal Caribbean cruises and family travel. Launching Journeys by Jess in 2026, Kinkead has since became an active member of the travel community, seeking to share insight with fellow advisors. That includes a Facebook group discussing family travel,…
Read MoreGroupCollect Announces New ‘Works’ Product
GroupCollect Announces New ‘Works’ Product GroupCollect, a company that builds technology for the group travel industry, has introduced a new product, GroupCollect Works, a modern group travel operations platform designed to help tour operators, suppliers, and destinations manage more of their business in one place. Works, as the company refers to it, brings together tools for: Supplier…
Read MoreFAA Pours Billions Into Airport Upgrades Nationwide
FAA Pours Billions Into Airport Upgrades Nationwide Airports across the country are getting a substantial infrastructure boost as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out a series of investments aimed at improving runways, terminals, airfield safety and the technology used to keep airport operations moving. The latest round, announced Sept. 14 by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean…
Read MoreSoak up the Holiday Magic With The Elf On The Shelf ® at Beaches® Resorts
Soak up the Holiday Magic With The Elf On The Shelf ® at Beaches® Resorts Image courtesy of Beaches Resorts Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 Celebrate the holidays with The Elf on the Shelf at Beaches Resorts through an exclusive lineup of themed parties, holiday movie nights, and magical family experiences—only at Beaches.…
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