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Have you got your FTA certification yet? If you’re a travel advisor, our Certification program, hosted by Learn Tourism, equips advisors with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to grow their business and succeed in family travel sales. If you’re a supplier, certification means an application and audit process, confirming you meet the established criteria…
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The State of Travel and the Economy in 2025
It’s no secret the relationship between travel and the economy is a tight knit one, with ripple effects from each felt throughout various sectors in a number of ways, from jobs to revenue and more. Come along as we explore some key points examining how the economy in 2025 so far is impacting the travel…
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New Flights, Fresh Lounges, and Airport Upgrades
Some turbulence is hitting the airline industry this season, as several carriers announce major changes-both challenging and ambitious. Budget carrier Spirit Airlines continues to face financial headwinds, filing for bankruptcy for the second time, slashing more flights from its schedule, and furloughing an additional 1,000 flight attendants. Caribbean Airlines also trimmed service, cutting two nonstop…
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Peru for the Holidays: Unwrap Unforgettable Journeys
The holiday season is just around the corner-and it’s the perfect time to start planning meaningful and memorable experiences in Peru. Whether your clients are traveling as a family, a couple, or on a soul-stirring solo journey, Peru offers a wealth of festive possibilities-from vibrant celebrations to serene escapes in nature. Here are some inspiring…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: Gunes Hopson — Luxe Travel by Gunes
From a young age, Gunes Hopson has been traveling with her family, beginning with an international trip as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkiye. She has since visited 41 countries (and counting!), as well as 46 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), plus countless cruises. Now, whether staying in a fine hotel or chatting…
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2025 Motorcoach Census Shows Industry Growing By Most Metrics
Each year, the Motorcoach Census commissioned by the American Bus Association explores the size and activity of the motorcoach transportation service industry in the United States and Canada. The 2025 census has arrived, measuring activity over the course of 2024, and results show growing fleet sizes and an increase in miles traveled. However, last year…
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Key Factors Behind Rising North America Airport Travel Satisfaction
Article courtesy of TravelPulse by Northstar. Travelers are reporting growing satisfaction with the air travel experience when it comes to airports, according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Overall passenger satisfaction scores are up a considerable 10 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this year, with a couple of key factors influencing travelers’…
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Treasure Island Fiji Resort Review: Is This Family-Friendly Island Worth It?
Media Spotlight: Article by Jessica Palmer Photo Courtesy of Jessica Palmer. Treasure Island Fiji Resort Review: Is This Family-Friendly Island Worth It? If you’re dreaming of a tropical island escape with kids in tow, Treasure Island Fiji Resort (officially Nakelo Treasure Island) is one of the most accessible island resorts in the Mamanucas. Just a…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: Jessica Griscavage – Runway Travel
Jessica Griscavage has been in the travel industry for 20 years, turning her company Runway Travel into a leading boutique agency known for highly personalized experiences. Runway Travel Co. is a full-service, luxury travel agency specializing in customized travel itineraries and personalized service-as well as a proud Virtuoso member, and partner of TravelWits, a one-stop…
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Disney’s Next Chapter: What We Learned from Destination D23
At the end of August, fans flocked to Coronado Springs in Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney, reveals and updates for Disney’s year ahead, including Disney Parks, Resorts, and Disney Cruise Line. A New Look for TRON Lightcycle / Run The grid is glowing red. TRON Lightcycle…
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Explore These National Parks This Fall
Exploring fall colors and more in these top national parks. From golden aspens to crimson maples, there are perhaps no better places to revel in fall’s natural splendor than in a national park. Of the 63 national parks in the U.S., several are situated perfectly to welcome groups hoping to catch some views of the…
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International Trade Administration’s June 2025 Data
The International Trade Administration recently released its latest numbers on international travel, and June 2025 was a mixed bag. On one hand, fewer international visitors made their way to the U.S.-about 5.28 million people total, which is down 6.2% from last June and still only 83.4% of what we saw pre-COVID in June 2019. Where…
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