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Chefs Making Waves is a food, wine and spirits festival at sea where guests can sail alongside their favorite chefs.

An Introduction to Sixthman’s Fan-Driven Theme Cruises

Soulful Experiences celebrate Black culture and heritage through excursions, communal events and more.

Three Years In, AmaWaterways’ Soulful Experiences Cruises Are Going Strong — Here’s Why

The new ship will launch in March 2027.

Preview: Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Lumi

Guestrooms feature city views.

Review: The Hari Hong Kong

Kensington is catering to families with customizable trips to New Zealand, including visits to the glowworm caves of Waitomo.

New and Noteworthy Tours for 2026 and Beyond

Many rooms and suites boast expansive lanais overlooking the sea.

Review: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, for Families

Adventure Travel

Soroi Mara Bush Camp’s exceptional hospitality makes guests feel right at home.

Review: Soroi Mara Bush Camp in Maasai Mara, Kenya

Beckons is building a second lodge in Australia’s Uluru-Kata Tjuta area, which is currently projected to open in 2028.

Inside Look: How Beckons Is Expanding Its Collection of Ultra-Luxury Lodges

The new ship will launch in March 2027.

Preview: Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Lumi

How to Become a Travel Advisor

40 Tips and Resources for New Travel Agents

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40 Tips and Resources for New Travel Agents

You can become a travel agent and travel the world, but to be successful, expect hard work, constant education, a solid business plan and important partnerships.

Business Features

How to Become a Travel Agent

Advisors are seeing growing demand for ultra-luxe travel.

Business Features

Fall Travel Is Surging, Far-Out Bookings Are on the Rise and More Luxury Trends From Virtuoso

Forty-nine percent of advisors are seeing strong bookings for the remainder of 2026.

Here Are the Trends Travel Experts’ Advisors Are Seeing for Luxury Travel

Seamless experiences, service standards and deeper meaning all contribute to the perceived value of a luxury trip.

Booking Confidence Is Key to Luxury Travelers, According to This New Study

The travel experiences market grew 17% in 2025, faster than the overall travel industry.

The Travel Experiences Sector Is Projected to Reach $342 Billion by 2029 — Here’s What People Are Booking and How

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, people are turning towards domestic travel in a bid to mitigate unforeseen safety and logistical concerns.

Top Summer Travel Trends for 2026

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The U.S. has fallen from first on the Global Passport Index to 12th in just five years.

The U.S. has fallen from first on the Global Passport Index to 12th in just five years.

Opinion

The U.S. Passport Is Continuing to Fall in Global Rankings

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, people are turning towards domestic travel in a bid to mitigate unforeseen safety and logistical concerns.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, people are turning towards domestic travel in a bid to mitigate unforeseen safety and logistical concerns.

Business Features

Top Summer Travel Trends for 2026

As sargassum washes up on beaches, it can negatively impact travelers’ vacation experiences.

As sargassum washes up on beaches, it can negatively impact travelers’ vacation experiences.

Mexico

How Mexico’s Sargassum Crisis Is Affecting Tourism

The Danube is among the European rivers with lower water levels this season.

The Danube is among the European rivers with lower water levels this season.

Opinion

Record-Low Water Levels on European Rivers Are Impacting Cruises

A Viking ocean ship in Australia’s Sydney Harbor

A Viking ocean ship in Australia’s Sydney Harbor

Cruise

These 12 Cruise Lines Are Offering Epic World Cruises

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Top Summer Travel Trends for 2026
How Mexico’s Sargassum Crisis Is Affecting Tourism
Record-Low Water Levels on European Rivers Are Impacting Cruises
These 12 Cruise Lines Are Offering Epic World Cruises

TravelAge West Podcasts

Abbey Meyer on Pivoting From Education and Building Altitude Travel

Humans of Travel

Abbey Meyer on Pivoting From Education and Building Altitude Travel

The Trade Secrets Tech Summit will feature technology companies from Host Agency Reviews' Travel Agency Software Profiles.

The Trade Secrets Tech Summit: Technology Travel Advisors Need to Succeed

TravelAge West Events

Future Leaders in Travel Retreat

Future Leaders in Travel Retreat

TravelAge West Wave Awards

TravelAge West Wave Awards

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Experience-Driven Travel: How Strong Cultural Identity Drives Year-Round Demand

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Increased interest in exploring New Zealand has led to an uptick in shoulder-season bookings for 2025.

Travel Now: Selling Off-Season First Quarter Bookings

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Webinar: 2025 Ready: Avanti Advantage Insights & Online Tools Demo

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Avanti 101: Everything You Need to Know

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Classic Vacations (Sponsored)

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Understanding Today's Luxury Travel Trends

Understanding Today's Luxury Travel Trends

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Classic Vacations Say I Do in Paradise

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Top 5 Classic Preferred Mexico Properties

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Why Fiji is the Perfect Vacation Destination

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What Every Travel Advisor Should Know About Pilot Training

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AmaWaterways River Cruises (Sponsored)

How to Sell River Cruises

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Sponsored Video: AmaWaterways Offers New Ships, Theme Cruises and Hot Destinations

What Are Amawaterways' Specialty River Cruises?

What Are Amawaterways' Specialty River Cruises?

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Sponsored Video: New Orleans on Cruises and Advisor Perks

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See How Europe Express Takes the Complexity Out of Group Travel

See How Europe Express Takes the Complexity Out of Group Travel

See How Europe Express' Elevated Journeys Delivers the European Trips Your Clients Will Never Stop Talking About

See How Europe Express' Elevated Journeys Delivers the European Trips Your Clients Will Never Stop Talking About

See How Europe Express Helps This Advisor Customize Any European Trip

See How Europe Express Helps This Advisor Customize Any European Trip

Beyond the Destination: The Future of Purposeful Travel and Its Curators

Beyond the Destination: The Future of Purposeful Travel and Its Curators