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Slow Down, Take It Easy
Slow Down, Take It Easy While some travelers love a jam-packed itinerary, others might feel overwhelmed by it all and instead yearn for a more relaxed pace. It makes perfect sense then why “slow travel” is a concept being wholeheartedly adopted by many. Contrary to what some may assume, slow travel isn’t a luxury afforded…
Read MoreAllianz Vacation Confidence Index
Allianz Vacation Confidence Index Every year since 2009, Allianz Partners releases the Vacation Confidence Index. The most recent VCI, released in 2024, garnered an optimistic response, with 62% of respondents confident they’d take a summer vacation, and spending expected to top $221.6 billion, more than doubling pre-pandemic levels. The index also shows that the 35-54…
Read MoreSmarter and Lighter: Winter Packing Tips
Smarter and Lighter: Winter Packing Tips We’ve all been there: trying to fit everything we think we need in a suitcase, on top of needing bulky (yet necessary) winter gear. Ditch the stress that comes along with traveling during the snowy season, with these pro tips. Embrace packing cubes. At first, they might seem pointless. But don’t…
Read MoreMaking the Most of the Multi-Generational Travel Trend
Making the Most of the Multi-Generational Travel Trend Multi-generational travel is undoubtedly a growing sector of the group travel market. According to the Family Travel Association (FTA) 2023 U.S. Family Travel Survey, over 50% of parents say they’re planning to travel with both their grandparents and children, indicating more family groups on the road. MULTI-GENERATIONAL TRAVEL’S POPULARITY Ken…
Read MoreA Family Travel Wishlist
A Family Travel Wishlist Respondents in our survey were asked to identify areas where they would like the industry to improve on how well it serves traveling families. Commonly raised issues include: The challenge and added cost of being seated together on flights. The scarcity of family rooms or connected rooms in hotels. The high…
Read MoreBuilding Relationships with Suppliers: Going Beyond Traditional Networking
Building Relationships with Suppliers: Going Beyond Traditional Networking Prior to 2020, many of us had long-existing industry contacts with whom we’d built strong relationships over the course of several years, perhaps even decades. We were always growing, of course, but these thriving connections were not only a benefit to the jobs we do each day,…
Read MoreNew Rule to Save Airline Passengers Millions in Hidden Junk Fees
New Rule to Save Airline Passengers Millions in Hidden Junk Fees Rule will save consumers over half a billion dollars each year in expensive, unexpected baggage, change, and cancellation fees by requiring airlines to make these costs clear upfront. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise junk fees when purchasing…
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