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Longtime travel agency owner Valerie Wilson was inducted into ASTA's Hall of Fame at the ASTA Globes in Chicago on Jan. 22.

Travel pros brave the cold for a warm gala at the first ASTA GlobesCEO Zane Kerby said ASTA hopes the Globes will become a new tradition. Dozens of awards were handed out, and three leaders were...

Mark Pestronk

Am I liable for my contractor's crimes?While your agency is not legally liable for crimes committed by ICs, take these steps to minimize the chances that your agency...

An anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis in late December.

ICE operations take a toll on Minneapolis hotels and other businessesAdam Duininck, CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District, said many hotels have reported fewer reservations and more...

The Amangati will have 47 suites.

Aman opens reservations for its first cruise shipThe 94-passenger Amangati will sail the Mediterranean in its first season in 2027.

Johanna Jainchill

Something about AmericanaThe desire for authenticity in travel is far from new, but what makes it even more relevant now is the intersection of reality...

Carnival Cruise Line’s Ken Tate, Janet Wygert, Christine Duffy and Kirk Neal.

2025 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationThe industry gathered at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate the best of the best in travel, as chosen by our...

Ensemble program helps entrepreneurs start a travel agency

Ensemble program helps entrepreneurs start a travel agencyWith two tiers, the Fastrack program offers a self-guided course at the Basic level and one-on-one support at the Pro level.

NCL promotes John Chernesky to chief sales officer

NCL promotes John Chernesky to chief sales officerChernesky's responsibilities have expanded to global sales.

Gloria Guevara returns as World Travel & Tourism Council CEO

Gloria Guevara returns as World Travel & Tourism Council CEOThis is Guevara's second stint as WTTC president and CEO, previously occupying the role from 2017 to 2021.

The Travel Institute introduces 'fully reimagined' TripKit training program

The Travel Institute introduces 'fully reimagined' TripKit training programTripKit is designed for new travel advisors, with topics including sales, service, business operations and technology.

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