NTA: Most tour operators expect growth in 2026: Travel Weekly

Brinley Hineman OTTAWA, Canada — At its annual Travel Exchange, the National Tour Association said a majority of members say business is up in 2025 from last year, and most project further growth next year, as the U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country and the centennial for Route 66.  NTA […]

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Globetrotting Travelers Can Take Advantage Tour Operators’ Biggest Savings of Year

Compiled by Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Major international tour operators are offering their biggest savings of the year, expanding Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales to much of November. Here is a sampling: Exploring Galapagos © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Inspiring Vacations, a Melbourne, Australia-based tour company was offering weekly flash sales through November providing 50% off the […]

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How air travel chaos is impacting flights nationwide

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing How air travel chaos is impacting flights nationwide 01:31 UP NEXT FDA to remove box warnings off of hormone therapies for menopause 03:47 USDA says it will begin fully funding SNAP benefits after court ruling 02:11 Here are […]

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Live updates: End of government shutdown nears with Senate vote, SNAP benefit and flight issues continue

President Donald Trump demanded Monday that all air traffic controllers “get back to work, NOW,” warning that those who don’t would face penalties while promising bonuses for those who have worked during the government shutdown. “Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked.’ For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY […]

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What are airports like today? Two USA TODAY reporters’ experiences.

How to prep for DOT flight cuts during government shutdown USA TODAY’s Nathan Diller shares travel tips to help you navigate DOT flight cuts during the government shutdown. The government-mandated flight cancellations entered their third day on Nov. 9, leaving travelers once again glued to their phones and computers to see whether their flights are […]

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Simpson Travel expands into Portugal with Affinity Villas acquisition

Villa operator Simpson Travel has acquired Algarve specialist Affinity Villas for an undisclosed sum. The deal will add more than 30 properties in Carvoeiro, Quinta do Lago, Praia de Luz, Loulé, Silves and Vale do Lobo to the Simpson programme. The properties will initially be available via that Affinity Villas website and will be gradually […]

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How Bleisure Travel Is Evolving Into Family-First Workcations

Bleisure trips have increased by over 25% in recent years. getty “Bleisure” travel combines business trips with leisure travel and is a trend that is taking the travel industry by storm. Due to flexible work styles, the travel industry has experienced an increase in interest for workcations and bleisure trips by over 25% in recent […]

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Audley Travel creates dedicated luxury training for emerging agents

New Audley Travel training aims to equip emerging agents with skills and insight into the luxury travel sector.   The eight-week Future Faces of Luxury Travel programme has been created by trade sales manager Sarah Turner to support rising talent in the travel industry.   The scheme was crafted after receiving consistent feedback from owners […]

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2025 Travvy Awards Name the World’s Best Destinations

Best Honeymoon Destination – Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific: Bora Bora (Gold); Fiji (Silver); Tahiti (Bronze) Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean: Saint Lucia (Gold); Dominican Republic (Silver); Jamaica (Bronze) Best Honeymoon Destination – Mexico: Riviera Maya (Gold); Los Cabos (Silver); Puerto Vallarta (Bronze) Best Honeymoon Destination – US: Maui, Hawaii (Gold); Oahu, Hawaii (Silver); Miami and Miami […]

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