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Avalon Waterways last year debuted the Cozy Cruise collection -- autumn wine-themed cruises in Europe.

With longer Europe seasons, river lines inch close to year-round operationsRiver cruise lines and travel advisors say their customers are willing to brave colder temperatures to get more bang for their...

LinkedIn again lists travel advisor as a job on the rise

LinkedIn again lists travel advisor as a job on the riseIn this year's report of the fastest-growing jobs, travel advisor sits at No. 18 on LinkedIn's list.

The Aquavit Terrace and aft infinity pool on Viking ocean ships.

Viking's ship design strategy: Strength is in repetitionTravel advisors who sell a lot of Viking cruises say the brand's simplicity serves as welcome familiarity for clients, leading...

Michele Saegesser

Michele Saegesser on her return as Viking's vice president of salesSaegesser spoke with river cruise editor Brinley Hineman during her first week back in the gig.

A pool at The Lodge at Woodloch, a WITT Certified spa resort in Pennsylvania's Poconos.

Organization certifies genuine wellness experiences in hospitalityRobin Ruiz founded Wellness in Travel & Tourism to combat "wellness-washing," hotels misrepresenting themselves as...

Richard Turen

A little advice for new independent contractorsI would like to modestly offer some unsolicited advice that may be a tad different than what the sales gurus on YouTube are...

Mark Pestronk

GDS incentives are as robust as everOffers to many agencies are better than they have been in the 42 years during which such offers have been made.

Travel agencies exceeded $100 billion in air sales last year

Travel agencies exceeded $100 billion in air sales last yearARC said total passenger trips increased 3%, with U.S. domestic trips up 2% and international trips up 4%.

David Gevanthor

David Gevanthor to lead new travel agency at VIP TravelerVIP Traveler, a service offering members enhanced benefits at hotels and resorts, has started a travel agency.

The home page of the redesigned FindaHostTravelAgency.com.

FindaHostAgency.com relaunchesThe site has a new design and an AI assistant to help travel advisors navigate the site and its resources.

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