Supplier Spotlight: Rancho de los Caballeros Resort
In Wickenburg, Arizona, Rancho de los Caballeros Resort brings the undeniable charm of Spanish Caballeros’ culture to visitors across more than 18,000 rideable acres of the Sonoran Desert. Owned by a duo of families since 2021, the luxury ranch is filled with countless ranch activities, including a Kids Club that allows little cowboys and cowgirls…
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Pleasant Holidays Extends $20 Travel Protection Offer for Kids
Pleasant Holidays has extended its limited-time promotion offering a travel protection plan for children ages 17 and under for $20 per child on eligible vacation bookings made through June 30, 2026. As part of the promotion, children ages 2 to 17 may be included in any vacation that includes the Pleasant Holidays travel protection plan*…
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NTTOÂ Publishes Survey of 2025 Inbound Air Travel Results
The International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) just released the results of the inbound Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT), covering calendar year 2025. In 2025, 46.4 million international inbound air travelers from Canada, Mexico and overseas visited the United States. Here are the top takeaways of the results. International Inbound Air…
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Beaches® Turks and Caicos Lights Up Grace Bay Beach with Star-Studded Debut of Treasure Beach Village
Beaches Resorts commemorated the arrival of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos with a spirited celebration weekend that drew celebrity guests, dignitaries, global media, and VIPs to the shores of Grace Bay Beach. A curated lineup of immersive events and experiences marked the debut of the $150 million, all-suite expansion, bringing every corner of the resort…
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Purpose Meets Partnership: How Collaboration Builds Better Travel Experiences
Photo courtesy of Discover Corps In this session, Lynne Corvaglia of Discover Corps showed us how to create travel experiences that are meaningful-not just for travelers, but for the communities they visit. We got a behind-the-scenes look at how Discover Corps collaborates with local partners to co-create impactful, responsible travel programs. Watch this recorded session…
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Universal Orlando Resort Prepares Exciting New ExperiencesÂ
Universal Orlando Resort is continuing its unprecedented momentum as it prepares for a slate of compelling new guest offerings across the destination – ranging from new themed areas to delicious eateries. While additional details will be shared in the months ahead, work will soon be underway and impact the following existing experiences: Horror Make-Up Show…
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Take HAR’s 2026 Travel Advisor Survey!
Every year, Host Agency Reviews asks travel advisors what’s actually happening in their businesses, in order to publish the Travel Advisor Report, which covers data around income, fees, business models, tools, booking trends, and more. This survey is for travel advisors in the United States and Canada. That includes hosted advisors, independently accredited advisors, franchise…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: LH World Travel
As the CEO and Founder of LH World Travel, Audrey Blank has worked to be a distinguished force in the travel industry. Her journey as a certified Travel Designer has taken her across more than 50 countries-with a specialty in luxury custom travel and European custom experiences-fueled by an unwavering passion for exploration and a…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: Passport to Postcards
Mindy Richardson is founder of Passport To Postcards and a professional travel advisor specializing in custom travel planning for Europe and Canada. The majority of her trips are European multi-country journeys, or exploring multiple cities within one country. She says her role is “to remove complexity while elevating quality.” Passport To Postcards is a boutique…
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Being Nimble and Staying Informed When Policy Shifts
Every day, it can feel like we’re waking up to something new that’s worthy of our attention. Whether it’s policy affecting the industry as a whole, world developments impacting groups’ travel plans, or otherwise, staying on top of it all often feels like a job in and of itself. Catherine Prather, President of the National…
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NTTO Study Measures Economic Impact of Overseas Visitors
For the first time since 1997, the National Travel and Tourism Office has estimated the economic impact of overseas visitors on U.S. states and territories. These new estimates capture overseas visitor spending on travel-related goods and services in each U.S. state and territory, as well as the local employment supported by this spending. The National…
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Travel Industry Coalition Urges Congress to Pause National Park Fee Legislation
A coalition of leading U.S. travel and tourism associations is calling on Congress to refrain from advancing new national park fee provisions that could disrupt travel operations, deter international visitors, and negatively impact local economies across the country. In response to growing industry concerns, the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) worked alongside peer organizations to…
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