FTA Advisor Spotlight: Laura Rahn – Seldom a Dull Moment
Laura Rahn loves dreaming about, designing, and departing on travel adventures. She has been including her kids in the travel process since they were old enough to have a voice and input. She is also a retired educator with 26 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school. Since becoming a wife, mother to two…
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Unbelievably Real Experiences in Orlando and an EPIC update from Universal Studios Florida
Our recent webinar featuring Laura Kruetzer and Tom Valley from Universal Studios Florida explored exciting ways to grow your Orlando sales through the latest offerings from Universal – including an exclusive first look at Universal Epic Universe, now open and home to five all-new immersive lands your clients will be eager to experience. We also…
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USTA Travel Price Index
The U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Price Index (TPI) tracks the cost of travel in the United States using U.S. Department of Labor data from the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). U.S. prices edged higher in July, but travel prices remained lower than a year ago for the sixth month in a row. Airfares grew 4.0%,…
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Bookings Now Open for Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship
Carnival Cruise Line just announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its exciting new ship launching in 2027, and revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. The ship’s newly available sailings can be found here. Carnival Festivale will make its…
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First Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29
Disney has released its first look at the menu and opening date of The Beak and Barrel, coming to Magic Kingdom. All around, you’ll be immersed in an adventure across the Seven Seas with nods to both the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and beloved films. As you join the pirate fun, you’ll enjoy thirst-quenching tropical beverages, delicious…
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US Travel Bookings Rebound For August
Article written by Doyinsola Oladipo in New York; Edited by Cynthia Osterman and Alistair Bell. Courtesy of Reuters. U.S. travel companies including air carriers United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, and hotel operators Hilton Worldwide and Wyndham Hotels, have issued a collective sigh of relief as budget-conscious Americans have started booking travel again after many put…
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FTA Advisor Spotlight: Hunter Keeling – Travel With Hunter
Hunter Keeling works to make vacation planning simple, seamless, and stress-free. As a mom herself, she understands the unique challenges of juggling busy schedules, managing family needs, and still finding time for those much-needed escapes. That’s why she’s built her business around serving busy moms who love to travel but feel overwhelmed by the planning…
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Customer Service Etiquette: Back to the Basics
In a lot of ways, the world around us continues to move at an incredible pace, often leaving our plates fuller than ever while being challenged to evolve and keep up-or else. Within the chaos and commotion of trying to stay on pace with what’s next, sometimes the fundamentals of doing something truly well can…
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Supplier Spotlight: OARS
OARS has been perfecting family adventures since 1969, providing the trip of a lifetime for more than 1,000 families every year on the rivers of the West. OARS understands you want your kids to have the time of their lives. You also want to be able to kick back, relax and soak in every smile,…
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Summer Packing Essentials
Before setting off on your summer adventures this year, it’s important to consider all the potential factors that could influence how you and your groups pack their bags (and what’s inside them). Come along as we share some of our top summer packing essentials you won’t want to travel without. First thing’s first: get yourself…
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EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026
EU Plans to Raise ETIAS Entry Fee by 2026 If Europe’s on your travel radar in the next few years, here’s a fee update worth noting: The cost for an ETIAS travel authorization may be about to jump-from €7 to €20. The European Commission recently proposed the increase, citing rising operational costs and the desire…
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DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints. Have you heard? The days of removing your shoes to go through airport security for all travelers is officially over. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new policy which allows passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security…
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