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Orlando Celebrates Holidays with 70 Days of Dazzling Festivities
Orlando Celebrates Holidays with 70 Days of Dazzling Festivities Orlando’s holiday celebrations kick off this month, ushering in more than 70 days of festive experiences across the destination — from a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea at the ette Hotel and Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to more than one million lights illuminating…
Read MoreFirst-Time Cruise, No Panic: How Savvy Travelers Prep
First-Time Cruise, No Panic: How Savvy Travelers Prep Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Carlos Corporan. First-Time Cruise, No Panic: How Savvy Travelers Prep What’s the difference between that one couple strolling up to the terminal with iced coffees and calm energy, and the family frantically digging through bags looking for passports?…
Read MoreFTA Member Spotlight: Kensington Tours
FTA Member Spotlight: Kensington Tours Based in Toronto, Kensington Tours has been creating personalized trips for nearly 20 years. They offer a wide range of experiences, from a specific family-focused collection to their custom and privately guided cruises, wildlife & safari adventures, fully tailored villa experiences, and concierge services offering insider access and seamless assistance…
Read MoreBusiness and Tax Planning: What to Know This Coming Season
Business and Tax Planning: What to Know This Coming Season As we head into a new year, we also arrive at a new tax season. To help you prepare, we spoke with William J. Caldwell, CPA, Compass US Accountants & Advisors, and Lisa S. Curtin, CEO, Safe Travel Consultants LLC. KEY CHANGES AND ITEMS OF…
Read MoreFTA Research Highlight: KidfluenceÂ
FTA Research Highlight: Kidfluence The 10th Anniversary Edition of one of the most comprehensive surveys on family travel trends is here! One trend the survey highlights is the significant influence children have on family travel decisions. Children are no longer just passengers; they are now considered “co-pilots,” a concept the industry refers to as “kidfluence.”…
Read MoreCarnival Cruise Line Launches All Inclusive Event For Travel Advisors
Carnival Cruise Line Launches All Inclusive Event For Travel Advisors Carnival Cruise Line recently announced a unique opportunity for travel advisors to experience Celebration Key, Carnival’s exclusive destination, with a new program called Partners in Paradise. The program provides participants with an inside look at Carnival’s elevated vacation experience at Celebration Key while highlighting the potential for…
Read MoreWhy Guest Experience Is the Heart of Successful Tourism
Why Guest Experience Is the Heart of Successful Tourism Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of herrzett Why Guest Experience Is the Heart of Successful Tourism Tourism is more than the movement of people from one place to another—it’s an industry built on emotions, memories, and human connections. When travelers embark on a…
Read MoreFTA Advisor Spotlight: Lilian Mitchell of Wishlist Travel Collective
FTA Advisor Spotlight: Lilian Mitchell of Wishlist Travel Collective With many years of personal travel and countless journeys under her belt, Lilian Mitchell brings a unique, personal touch to every trip she plan. She believes every trip is an opportunity to create memories that last a lifetime, and she thrives on the planning process—researching, organizing,…
Read MoreCrafting Transformative Family Journeys in Peru
Crafting Transformative Family Journeys in Peru In a recent Lunch & Learn, we explored Coltur Peru’s approach to curating multi-generational travel, gaining insider knowledge of unique, authentic experiences in Peru. Understand how sustainability and community impact enhance family journeys, balancing comfort, exclusivity, and family-friendly activities. We also heard about how Coltur supports Travel Advisors with…
Read MoreUSTA Travel Price Index
USTA Travel Price Index The U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Price Index (TPI) tracks the cost of travel in the United States using U.S. Department of Labor data from the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). For the second consecutive month, travel prices rose faster than the overall CPI on a monthly basis, though they remain below…
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