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With renewed interest in Norway’s hut-to-hut hiking tradition, Up Norway is making this cultural experience more accessible to global travelers. Traditionally rooted in simplicity, community and a deep connection with nature, hut-to-hut hiking in Norway has long been a cherished ritual for Norwegians. Now, Up Norway is reimagining this classic tradition by curating journeys that […]

Classic Vacations has announced upgrades to its travel advisor booking platform. Advisors can now build online itineraries that include flights and car rentals in addition to luxury hotels, transfers, tours and travel protection. The new roundtrip flight feature allows travel advisors to book first, business, premium economy and economy, many at negotiated rates. In addition, […]

Consumer concerns about the economy and geopolitical situation are sparking changes in bookings, according to a new survey of advisors affiliated with TravelSavers and NEST agencies. The networks revealed the survey results at its Travel Market conference, taking place June 4–7, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando. Travel advisors from TravelSavers and […]

Travel Experts has increased its marketing on behalf of the advisors and hired Jessica DeLancy, a social media and marketing specialist with specific responsibility to increase visibility of the network and capabilities of the members. “Jessica comes to us from a medical esthetics and plastic surgery practice where she was marketing coordinator with a focus […]

The Jamaica Tourist Board is celebrating its 70th anniversary with 70 days of savings on accommodations, attractions and more across the island. The “70 Days of Jamaica Love” island-wide offers are available on bookings made until August 12, 2025, with travel valid through April 30, 2026. “Since our founding in 1955, the Jamaica Tourist Board […]

Continuing its expansion in the Americas, Ennismore has announced four new hotel signings in Mexico and the addition of Balfour Miami Beach to the Morgans Originals portfolio of independent hotels. These additions bring Ennismore’s regional operational and pipeline network to over 70 properties and follow a series of recent major development announcements including the addition […]

Eurobound has announced a new nine-day London and Cotswolds independent tour, which will include an overnight in a former castle, a private tour of northern Cotswolds villages, and a cruise on the Oxford River. Designed for two couples traveling together, the itinerary begins with three nights in London and provides stays in three different Cotswolds […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) this week applauded the conclusion of Nebraska’s legislative session with no new sales taxes levied on travel packages, including professional fees charged by travel advisors. “This marks another significant win for Nebraska’s travel advisors who expressed deep concerns about the negative effects such a tax could have on […]

Avoya Travel on Thursday announce that Certares Inc. has acquired full ownership of the company, transitioning from joint ownership with the Anderson family to “one of the travel industry’s most respected and experienced investment firms.” Certares, a global travel, tourism and hospitality investment firm, first acquired a stake in Avoya in late 2021. The firm, along with […]

Princess Cruises has announced that its 2027 Europe itineraries will go on sale June 11, 2025. The line’s 2027 Europe season offers over 200 sailings throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and transatlantic crossings between the Americas and Europe with access to 108 destinations in 31 countries and over 105 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cruises depart […]