NBC reports as cruise ship ‘hits dock’ at San Francisco pier Angelyn and Richard Burk, on the surface, seem like your every day retired American couple. They travel all over the world, enjoy their days […]
Nexion 100 commission plan returns
The Nexion 100 commission plan, which enables advisors to keep 100% commission on all sales of non-ARC suppliers, has returned after more than a decade. Single-person agencies that choose the Nexion 100 plan will pay […]
Cruise guest slams ‘misleading’ hidden fees
Cruise guests might think that everything is included in the price of their holiday. But while guests will usually get food, board and access to some activities in the base price, they might be shocked […]
Marriott reports 'terrific' third quarter
Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano touted another “terrific” quarter during the company’s Q3 earnings call Thursday, telling analysts that global travel demand “has remained strong” across the board. International demand continued to be a standout, […]
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals name, sailings for its first Prima Plus ship
The first ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Plus class will be called the Norwegian Aqua and debut at Port Canaveral in April 2025, the line said. The ship, which like its two Prima class […]
Maui fires, Israel-Hamas war dampen Norwegian's Q3 earnings
The wildfires that ravaged Maui and the escalating conflict in Israel have both weighed on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the company reported in its Q3 earnings report Wednesday. The August wildfires that devastated Lahaina on […]
Travel Advisor Resource Center launches new tools
The Travel Advisor Resource Center (TARC) has launched two new resources for advisors: TA Launchpad, a 10-day program designed to help advisors set up their agency; and the “Travel Advisor Resource Guide,” a 20-page handbook […]
Are your clients in for stormy weather?
If you have clients traveling to a storm-prone area during hurricane season, the most important thing you can do is talk to them about the potential risks (and rewards) while still in the trip-planning stages. […]
Displaced citizens fill hotels as Israel tourism grinds to a halt
Israel’s resort town of Eilat, normally teeming with divers, beachgoers and travelers en route to Petra, is today full of displaced Israelis from parts of the country that have been under attack during the ongoing […]
Travel Insured adds Robin Assist's 24/7 support
Travel Insured International has partnered with Robin Assist to provide customers with 24/7 support. Robin Assist is an emergency travel assistance platform that is part of Battleface Inc. It will provide customer support, emergency medical […]