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 Experiences
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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Mark Your Calendars to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week!
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), taking place this year from May 3-9, 2026, is the U.S. travel industry’s annual tradition of recognizing the essential role travel plays in powering our economy, strengthening communities and connecting America. Established by U.S. Travel Association, NTTW brings the industry together each year to spotlight travel’s impact-from supporting 15 million jobs…
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The Dude Ranchers’ Association Celebrates 100 Years of Western Heritage, Hospitality, and Adventure
The Dude Ranchers’ Association (DRA), the nation’s longest-running agritourism organization, is celebrating its 100th anniversary on September 27, 2026, marking a century of preserving and promoting authentic Western hospitality and the original American vacation experience. Founded in 1926, the DRA was created to unite ranchers, establish quality standards, and promote dude ranching as a unique…
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Slow Down, Take It Easy: What’s Slow Travel?
You’ve probably heard travelers say “I need a vacation from my vacation” once they’ve returned home from being on the road. You may even be one of these travelers yourself! And while some love a jam-packed itinerary, others might feel overwhelmed by it all and instead yearn for a more relaxed pace. It makes perfect…
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FTA Member Spotlight: The Colombian Trip
The Colombian Trip has become known as the country’s leading destination management company for crafting trips that connect travelers with Colombia’s storied tapestry. They view themselves as more than just a boutique DMC, helping put together bespoke trips that are unique to each family, blending culture, cuisine, community and customization. Learn more about The Colombian…
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