Beaches Resorts is Celebrating Sustainability with The Kelly Clarkson Show
Beaches Resorts and Zoey Tice, an 11-year-old who is passionate about making her community cleaner, were featured on NBC’s Emmy Award-Winning daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 10, 2025. The Kelly Clarkson Show brought Zoey Tice and her grandmother, Charlotte Ostrander, on the show to highlight their mission to make their community…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: Lara Dorman — 2 Moms Travel
When Lara Dorman started her blog, 2 Moms Travel, LGBT travel with kids wasn’t as prevalent as it is today. But her passion and expertise led to such popular itineraries, Dorman turned it into a travel company. Dorman’s passion for travel began when she was young, studying foreign languages, attending different language camps and being…
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Discover Corps: The Power of Purposeful Travel
Our recent webinar featuring Lynne Corvaglia from Discover Corps explored what Discover Corps’ purposeful travel looks like in action and why it’s one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. We learned how Discover Corps trips combine cultural immersion, hands-on activities, and meaningful connections with local communities. They also provided a brief overview…
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USTA Fall Travel Forecast
The U.S. Travel Association’s Fall 2025 update projects slower growth for travel in 2025, but higher growth rates in 2026 and beyond. Spending is buoyed by continued growth in domestic leisure travel despite economic concerns. International inbound travel is projected to decrease in 2025 for the first time since 2020, but to resume growth in…
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‘NightFlight Expedition’ Attraction to Open at Dollywood in 2026
Smoky Mountain-Themed Attraction Will Be Largest Investment in Park’s History Dollywood Parks & Resorts recently announced the largest attraction investment in the history of Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. “NightFlight Expedition”-a more than $50 million attraction-will open in a sprawling new building in the Wildwood Grove area of the park come spring 2026.…
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FTA Member Spotlight: Discover Corps
A vacation with purpose goes beyond sightseeing-it’s about traveling in a way that enriches both the traveler and the destination. That’s what Discover Corps is all about. The mission of this purpose-driven travel agency is to inspire travelers to become advocates for our planet’s natural wonders, cultural treasures, and local communities through immersive and sustainable…
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Get Certified!
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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