Travel Guard Promotes Safe Travel for LGBTQ+ Community

In celebration of Pride Month, Travel Guard, a travel insurance and assistance services provider, has launched an expanded online educational initiative to offer guidance to LGBTQ+ travelers and raise awareness of potential risks they may face while traveling internationally. Many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ may face unique security and safety challenges when traveling for […]

Avanti, Marketing Manchester Partner for Custom FIT Summer Trips

Avanti Destinations and Marketing Manchester have launched a joint campaign to educate advisors and their clients about FIT summer vacations in the destination. The northern English city serves as a hub for multi-destination British vacations to the Lake District, Peak District, Chester, Liverpool, the Yorkshire Dales, Wales and other U.K. locations. The centerpiece of the […]

Sandals Celebrates World Ocean Month With New Coral Restoration Programs

In celebration of World Ocean Month, Sandals Resorts and its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, have unveiled an expansion of the all-inclusive resort company’s coral restoration efforts across the Caribbean, with new experiences in the Bahamas and Curaçao. These programs join existing conservation efforts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Grenada, inviting guests to participate in […]

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection Expands to Aruba

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the adults-only, all-inclusive Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. The opening of this resort marks the first Inclusive Collection branded property on the island of Aruba, further strengthening Hyatt’s brand presence in the destination alongside Hyatt Place Aruba Airport and Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino. Situated near […]

Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio Debuts in Buenos Aires With Recoleta Grand

Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio marks its debut in Buenos Aires with the opening of Recoleta Grand, Buenos Aires, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in Recoleta district, known for its European charm and rich culture, the property joins Tribute Portfolio’s growing family of independent hotels around the world. Recoleta Grand’s 142 guestrooms, including six suites, feature layered […]

Travel Leaders Network Enhances Booking, Marketing Tools

All signs are pointing to another record sales year for Travel Leaders Network, the organization’s executives reported at its EDGE 2025 conference, being held this week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. North America’s largest travel agency network is also strengthening its booking capabilities, social media and marketing offerings, and cruise programs. Booking Tools and […]

ETC Barometer: Overseas Travel Intentions to Europe Soften for Summer 2025

The latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB 2/2025), published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, reveals a drop in long-haul travel sentiment to Europe for the summer season 2025. While global tourism continues to show resilience, growing cost concerns, geopolitical instability, and weakening consumer confidence are influencing consumer decisions across […]

Travel Leaders Network on Pace for Another Record Year

In February at an event in New York City, Travel Leaders Network President John Lovell said the “Golden Age of travel advisors is alive and well,” citing the network’s strong 2024 performance (up 17 percent versus 2023). At the network’s EDGE 2025 conference in Las Vegas this week, Lovell reported that sales continue to boom […]