This week’s headlines highlight major shifts across aviation, cruising and the travel advisor community. The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s economic projections are looking less optimistic, while Viking has announced key leadership changes. Meanwhile, ASTA warns that non-commissionable fares continue to challenge advisor earnings, even as commission structures remain unchanged.
It’s less than a month before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but early signs suggest that reality may fall short of the mega-event’s optimistic economic projections. READ MORE
In major cruise news, Viking has named Leah Talactac as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made as Viking reports strong forward bookings for 2026 and 2027. READ MORE
Recommend joined nearly 1,000 travel advisors and partners for Ensemble’s Horizons 2026, where attendees moved from sessions on AI and technology to client engagement and succession planning — all tailored to meet different experience levels. READ MORE
ASTA’s Industry Brief warns that non-commissionable fares continue to erode advisor earnings in the cruise sector, even as commission percentages remain unchanged. READ MORE
Allegiant has officially joined forces with Sun Country Airlines to create what Allegiant CEO Gregory C. Anderson calls “the leading leisure-focused airline” in the U.S. READ MORE
