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Sean Duffy confirmed as secretary of transportationThe Fox Business host and former Republican congressman from Wisconsin received 77 yes votes and 22 no...

A statue towers over a buddhist temple in South Korea, a new destination Contiki offered in 2024.

Contiki CEO Adam Armstrong steps downMelissa DaSilva, the interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands, will oversee the tour operator.

Sandals is considered a reliable partner in protecting the integrity of group rates. Pictured, the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Why are many all-inclusives undercutting group rates? Longtime advisors explainSome hotel loyalty programs are advertising rates that are lower -- sometimes significantly lower --...

More than a third of respondents to Travel Weekly's 2024 Travel Industry Survey who are 45 or younger said they use TikTok to communicate with clients.

As the pendulum swings on TikTok, advisors and suppliers wait and wonderTravel advisors who rely on TikTok say the app's regulatory roller coaster this month has been a...

A giraffe on a game drive in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya.

African Travel Inc. offers advisors a chance to win a free safariFor each booking made through April 30, advisors will earn an entry to win the company's World's...

The Aqua Blu sails Indonesia itineraries for Aqua Expeditions.

Take me to the river: Adding Aqua opens new possibilities for PonantPonant executive Belinda Hindmarsh said the company had been curious about river cruising for some...

A charging station for electric vehicles at a Hilton hotel.

Sustainability takes a back seat for most travelersSustainability is a top priority for a small minority of travelers, ranging from 7% to 11%, according...

Allianz Partners USA said illness claims usually begin to increase in October and peak in December.

Allianz Partners USA said illness claims usually begin to increase in October and peak in December. Photo Credit: Antonio Guillem/Shutterstock Wintry illness threatens trip? Travel advisors have the remedyWhile a client's illness can cause some extra work for a travel advisor, it can also present opportunities for advisors to shine.

Donald Trump signed sweeping executive orders in his first two days of his second presidency.

With a Trump travel ban possible, travel organizations call for cautionASTA and the U.S. Travel Association reacted to language in one of Trump's many executive orders that could lead to a ban on travel from countries considered a security risk.

2024 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebration

2024 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationTravel Weekly's Readers Choice Awards, now in their 22nd year, celebrate the best of the best in the travel industry. This is the night in photos.

The Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association says clients are often finding better rates and cancellation terms on their own.

Direct offers frustrate travel advisors who sell destination weddingsA member survey by the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association showed that 95% of members have lost group guests in the past year because they booked discounted rates from hotel loyalty programs.

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