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Island Routes Booking Incentive for Travel Advisors!
Island Routes Booking Incentive for Travel Advisors! Island Routes is excited to offer a booking incentive for February and March! Advisors who sell an Island Routes tour during this period will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card. All qualifying bookings must be made directly with Island Routes. To qualify,…
Read MoreEU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026
EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026 EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026 If Europe’s on your travel radar in the next few years, here’s a fee update worth noting: The cost for an ETIAS travel authorization may be about to jump—from €7 to €20. The European Commission recently proposed…
Read MoreDHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints. Have you heard? The days of removing your shoes to go through airport security for all travelers is officially over. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new policy which allows passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their…
Read MoreFTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Jessi Angulo – Wishlist Travel Collective
FTA Travel Advisor Spotlight: Jessi Angulo – Wishlist Travel Collective Jessi Angulo has 12 years of experience in customer service and a passion for planning unforgettable vacations. For years, she’s been the go-to planner for her family trips as a mother of two, making sure every detail is taken care of for a unique and…
Read MoreJoin the Bébé Voyage Community
Join the Bébé Voyage Community Bébé Voyage is a global online community for parents and caregivers, connecting travel-loving parents with resources, tips and each other. The site was founded in 2015 by two “global citizens” who believe having a little one shouldn’t mean giving up a travel-centric lifestyle. For the family travel industry, they’re offering…
Read MoreBackroads Solves Puzzle of Planning Summer Travel for Busy Parents
Backroads Solves Puzzle of Planning Summer Travel for Busy Parents Backroads, the leader in active travel, urges parents to book their family’s summer vacation now while the best selection of trips and dates are still available. Busy families know that come March, summer calendars fill up fast with activities, events and commitments, and managing the logistics…
Read MoreExtraordinary Britain joins the FTA
Extraordinary Britain joins the FTA Photo courtesy of Extraordinary Britain. Extraordinary Britain is a UK based DMC specializing in bespoke luxury trips for families. It operates throughout the UK and Ireland as well as continental Eurostar destinations and the Normandy beaches. A family-run business, it was originally set up by Jane McCrum after many years…
Read MoreWatch Past Lunch & Learns in the Member Portal
Watch Past Lunch & Learns in the Member Portal The FTA frequently holds Lunch & Learns—short virtual seminars highlighting the latest data, destinations, experiences and more—and they can all be found in the FTA Member Portal. Recent topics include: – Hidden Gems: 5 Family-Friendly Destinations That Will Surprise You – Family Travel 2025: Uncovering the…
Read MoreBeaches Resorts Re-Launches Autism Certification Partnership
Beaches Resorts Re-Launches Autism Certification Partnership The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) created the Certified Autism Travel Professional program to help travel professionals assist families and individuals with special needs prepare for their perfect vacation, and Beaches Resorts is offering 50% off the cost to its valued travel partners, through 2025. Show that…
Read MorePlaya Hotels & Resorts to be Acquired by HyattÂ
Playa Hotels & Resorts to be Acquired by Hyatt Photo courtesy of Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today confirmed it has entered into an agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) under which an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hyatt will acquire all outstanding shares of Playa for $13.50…
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