FTA Member Spotlight: Able Go Travel
Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore the world, and Able Go Travel is dedicated to making that possible. Specializing in accessible travel, the agency helps travelers of all abilities plan vacations, business trips and personal travel with greater confidence and less stress. Founded by Rose ‘Lorrie’ Durbin, the company works with individuals and families navigating…
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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 honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad…
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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, and industry experts for a free, fully virtual event packed with…
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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 agency Advantage Travel. He launched his…
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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 is rebounding this fall, with Americans expecting to…
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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, with connections available through the airlines’ combined network. Hawaiian Airlines will…
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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 you. Celebrate the holidays with The Elf…
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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 of leadership in Caribbean hospitality, the joint venture will create new opportunities for continued resort…
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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, ocean and river cruising, and more.…
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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 management Trip operations Payments Communications…
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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 P. Duffy, sends $1.1 billion to airports…
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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. Learn more at Beaches.com
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