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Classic
Classic Vacations Expands Online Platform With Full Trip Planning
The expanded platform is part of Classic’s broader strategy to combine technological advancement with personalized service.
Las vegas
April Visitation to Las Vegas Drops 5.1 Percent
Las Vegas has seen year-over-year visitation decline every month so far this year, including an overall decline in April tourism visits.
Cape Air Expands Regional Network with New Routes
Commuter airline, Cape Air, is expanding its footprint with new routes that are launching this year and in 2026....
Miami Sets Tourism Record in 2024
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that Miami's tourism industry is thriving, welcoming 28 million visitors in 2024.
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Rental Escapes Extends Bonus Commission
Rental Escapes has extended its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month offer through the end of June, with up to $5,000 in bonus commission.
Travel News Updates: Volcanoes, Baggage Fees & New Flights
From volcanic eruptions to new baggage fees, here's an update on travel news you might have missed this week.
Southwest
Southwest Airlines Goes from Zero to $35-$45 for Checked Bags
For decades, no fees for a first or second checked bag was a pillar of Southwest Airlines’ brand. No more.
Avianca Launches Nonstop Dallas–Bogota Route
The route officially began this week and will operate four times per week, offering more than 1,400 weekly seats between the two cities.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again
Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano delivered a dramatic display on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as its 23rd eruptive episode since Dec. 2024.
Best of Dubai FAM
Step into a world of architectural wonders and modern luxury with this specially curated Dubai FAM trip, exclusively for travel advisors.
Discover Egypt FAM
Join fellow travel advisors on a journey through ancient Egypt designed exclusively for professionals in the travel industry.
Peru FAM Trip
Tara Tours invites you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Peru, designed to immerse you in the country’s legendary Inca heritage.
Romantic Danube FAM with AmaWaterways
Experience the beauty of the Danube River aboard one of AmaWaterways’ ships during a 7-night FAM cruise with FAMTrips.com.
Caribbean
Tourism Leaders Unite at 2025 Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The Caribbean Travel Marketplace is both a traditional trade event and a key forum for regional collaboration and strategy development.
Travel News
Travel News Updates: Memorial Day Travel, FAA Flight Caps & New Airline Routes
Didn’t catch this week’s major travel updates? Here’s a quick look at the top developments shaping the industry.
Miami
Frontier Airlines Launches New Service from Miami International Airport
Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Austin, Washington DC and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Laos
Laos River Cruise FAM with Heritage Line
Heritage Line is offering travel advisors the opportunity to explore northern Laos while sailing on the Upper Mekong aboard Anouvong.
Memorial Day
Record 45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day
Record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road within the U.S. this Memorial Day weekend, AAA says.
Newark
FAA Cuts Flights at Newark Liberty Amid Ongoing Challenges
The FAA has announced a significant reduction in flight operations at Newark airport, a move set to last for several months.
Peru
U.S. Warns Against Travel to Venezuela and Some Regions of Peru
The U.S. State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Venezuela or to certain regions of Peru over security concerns.