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Audley Travel
Audley Travel: New Brochure & Online Travel Advisor Training
Audley Travel has updated its global brochure for advisors and introduced online training to help you maximize your partnership.
Brazil
Visa Requirement to Brazil Delayed Until 2025
On the eve of reinstating the visa requirement, Brazil's government extended it again for another year, to April 10, 2025.
ASTA President & CEO Speaks Out on Direct Cruise Bookings
The President and CEO of ASTA has commented on Viking Cruises' plan to bypass travel advisors and grow direct bookings.
Agent Study Tours for Bali, Cambodia, Thailand & Vietnam
FAM-Study Tours including hotels and some meals in Cambodia, Bali, Vietnam and Thailand will be offered by FT Tours throughout the year.
Global Entry
Global Entry Fees Set to Rise on Oct. 1
This change marks the first rise in fees for the Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs in 15 years.
Sandals Offering Bonus Commission & Free Trip Contest
Now through April 30, advisors can earn an additional 1% bonus commission on bookings to any Sandals or Beaches resort in select Caribbean locations.
Classic Vacations
Classic Vacations Debuts New Multi-Destination Booking Platform
Classic Vacations' new platform will change the way you design, plan and book your clients' luxury vacations.
Australia
Travel Advisors Invited to Win Tickets to Australia
Get educated on all things Qantas via the airline's newly re-launched Learning Hub and then enter to win a 5-night trip to Australia.
American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines Successfully Bids on 4 AQV River Vessels
Four former river cruise vessels that plied U.S. waters with American Queen Voyages (AQV) have been acquired by American Cruise Lines.
Morocoo
FAM Alert: Morocco Awaits
Exodus Adventure Travels is offering a Morocco FAM for travel advisors to celebrate the tour operator's 50th anniversary.
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways Extends Complimentary Land Offer
AmaWaterways has extended its pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package offer, now available for new reservations until June 30, 2024.
New Advisor Loyalty Program From Island Routes Rewards
Island Routes' new travel advisor loyalty program features a range of benefits, including free experiences and preferred rates.
collette
New ‘Collette Connection’ Service to Help Increase Your Business
With Collette Connection, you can easily share unique travel opportunities with your clients in a personalized manner.
Egypt FAM for Advisors & Guests from Sunnyland
Agents and their guests will cruise down the Nile and tour ancient Egyptian temples on a FAM from Sunnyland Tours, offered through 2024 and 2025.
Iconic Shore Club Now Part of Auberge Resorts
Set to open in 2027, the legendary Shore Club is becoming The Shore Club Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, a hotel and permanent residence.
Industry Insights: A Chat with Avanti Destinations’ CEO, Paul Barry
Travel, Barry says, is essential, noting that "the need to form bonds and travel, it’s a human need.” Read on for more insightful intel.
Advisor Speak: Attracting Next Generation Advisors
Three top-notch travel advisors weigh in on what the industry needs to do to attract next generation advisors.
Regent
Regent’s New Travel Advisor Sweepstakes is Racy
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team are offering you a chance to win a VIP race experience in Montreal.
Haiti
Royal Caribbean Drops Labadee, Haiti Port Calls in March, April
Due to the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti, Royal Caribbean has suspended port calls at its private enclave, Labadee.
airline
Shaving Minutes Off Airline Ground Time Could Cut Emissions, OAG Tech Report Says
Reducing airline turnaround times could yield big environmental benefits, cost savings for airlines and a better experience for passengers.
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