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News & Tools

Sandals & Beaches ‘Blue Friday’ and Travel Advisor Incentives
Adults-only Sandals and family-friendly Beaches Resorts turned Black Friday blue with the "Gift of Blue" sale. Book thru Dec. 21.
tech
Marketing & Tech Collaboration Leads to Innovative Tools
Marketing and technology execs at Dream Vacations/CruiseOne work in tandem to create the best tools for the network.
2024 AmaWaterways River Cruise FAMs
Three 2024 river cruise FAM experiences from AmaWaterways and FamTrips.travel explore the art, music and history of the Danube region.
Black Friday
Coming in Hot: Black Friday Deals For Stateside Travel
There's no need for a passport to travel stateside, and these Black Friday deals offer clients will find plenty to do for all in the family.
Cruises
Passion for Cruises Led Her Here — A $3 Million Travel Agency
With two decades of selling cruise vacations under their belt, the Madsons are looking at over $3 million in bookings for 2023.
Faberge
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Wants You to Win a Faberge Pendant
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching two booking incentives for its North American travel advisors—$1,000 gift card & Faberge pendent.
2024
Avoya Travel Steps Into 2024 With New Initiatives
As we step into 2024, we wanted to recap a few of the forward-thinking initiatives Avoya Travel is implementing for its IAs to help grow their business.
Iceland
Iceland Declares Emergency Due to Volcano Threat
A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland due to a series of earthquakes; experts warn of an imminent volcanic eruption.
Vietnam
Vietnam FAM in 2024
You can explore the vibrant beauty of Vietnam on this 11-day FAM, taking place Oct. 15-26, 2024 and at a cost of $1,199 pp double.
Las Vegas Strike Averted
The hospitality industry is breathing a sigh of relief on Friday as MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment reached a tentative deal with Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165.
multimillion-dollar business
School Principals Turn Hobby into Multimillion-Dollar Business
Former educators Anne Harpold and Sharon Grant have turned their hobby business into a multimillion-dollar travel business.
Acapulco
Mexico’s SECTUR: Tianguis Turistico in Acapulco Still On for 2024
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques, recently confirmed that the Tianguis Turistico will be held in Acapulco in April 2024.
Dondra Ritzenthaler to Helm Azamara, Alain Ferzli Named CFO
Luxury small-ship cruise line Azamara announced today the appointment of two new senior executives, including Donna Ritzenthaler as new CEO.
Las Vegas
35,000 Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Threaten Walkout
The strike could coincide with the opening of Las Vegas’ inaugural Formula One race weekend—the first of an expected to be a 10-year run.
Israel
Israel Ministry of Tourism, Providing Refuge, Airlift and More
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has rallied together with industry leaders and entities to provide aid and comfort to the community.
Baby Boomers
Affluent Clients Are Not Slowing Down…And it’s Not Just Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers better watch out because the Millennials are swooping in to get a bigger piece of the luxury vacation pie.
Win a 7-night Croatia FAM Trip from Unforgettable Croatia
Five agents (and guests) will win a week-long small-cruise FAM trip to Croatia in summer 2024 courtesy of Unforgettable Croatia.
Brightline
Brightline Launches Commissionable Fares
Brightline has announced a new Travel Professional Program offering travel advisors commissionable bookings.
CIE Tours: Black Friday Savings up to $1,200 per Couple
CIE Tours is offering savings this holiday season with Black Friday and Cyber Week promotions spanning nearly 40 different guided vacations.
Visit Costa Rica on a FAM from Sunny Land
An 8-day/7-night Costa Rica Classic FAM from Sunny Land Tours for travel professionals, available through December.
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