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Eight FTA Members Win 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards Recently, Travel Weekly announced the winners of the 2026 Magellan Awards. With hundreds of entries from across the U.S. and around the world, the Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. The Magellan Awards…

Host Week 2027: Five Days to Build a Better Travel Business A new year brings new opportunities for travel advisors, and Host Agency Reviews (HAR) will be kicking off 2027 with five days dedicated to helping them make the most of those opportunities. Host Week 2027 returns January 25–29, bringing together travel advisors, host agencies, consortia,…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

Kauaʻi Updates Travelers as Hurricane Recovery Continues Families planning a trip to Kauaʻi should check their itineraries before heading to the island, as communities continue to recover from Hurricane Lowell. According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Kauaʻi is making steady progress following the storm, with crews working to clear roads, restore power and improve access…

US State Department Refreshes Travel Advisories The U.S. Department of State has issued a flurry of travel advisory updates heading into September, covering destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. For family travelers and the advisors who help plan their trips, the updates are a reminder that an advisory’s overall level doesn’t…

Beaches Turks & Caicos Has It All For families looking for a Caribbean getaway that keeps everyone entertained, Turks & Caicos offers an appealing combination of beautiful beaches, water adventures and plenty of ways to slow down. At Beaches Turks & Caicos, families can settle into an all-inclusive vacation where the biggest challenge may be…

Disney’s Next Generation of Parks and Cruise Experiences Disney used its 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to offer new details on some of its biggest upcoming projects across Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line. The announcements showed off a growing lineup of attractions built around familiar Disney, Pixar and Marvel…