CELEBRATING AMERICA250

America’s 250th Celebrations Continue

If you think America’s 250th birthday celebrations ended with the Fourth of July, you’d be off by several months.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

The U.S. just celebrated its 250th birthday, but another patriotic milestone is just around the corner—the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

America 250 Inspires New Ways to Explore the U.S.

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly drawn to emerging U.S. destinations that offer authenticity, nature and immersive experiences.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

Celestyal Charts Its Next Phase

Celestyal Cruises is making several moves, including debuting its first Western Mediterranean season aboard Celestyal Discovery.

USTOA Tour Operators Make “Epic” Ordinary

On escorted trips crafted by USTOA tour operators, epic moments come standard, and so do authentic social connections and unparalleled peace of mind.

ETS Tours Launches Türkiye FAM to Help Advisors Grow Faith-Based Sales

ETS Tours is inviting travel advisors to experience Türkiye's biblical landmarks on a new educational FAM designed to help grow faith-based travel sales.

Costa Cruises Debuts New Webinar Series for Advisors

Costa Cruises is launching a new webinar series for travel advisors. "All Aboard Costa" is a five-part educational series that begins on July 7.

EVOKE | INSPIRE Launches Advisor Incentive With New ‘Awaken’ Campaign

EVOKE | INSPIRE has launched its new "Awaken" campaign alongside a limited-time incentive that rewards travel advisors with 3,000 bonus TRIP points on qualifying bookings.

The Rise of Solo Group Travel

More travelers are embracing solo travel in pursuit of their passions. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that many USTOA tour operator members continue to create itineraries that are a perfect fit for solo travelers.

DESTINATIONS

Odyssey Fever Fuels New Greek Tour Bookings for 2027

Set-jetting continues to gain traction as Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" reaches theaters this week.

America’s 250th Celebrations Continue

If you think America’s 250th birthday celebrations ended with the Fourth of July, you’d be off by several months.

Odyssey‑Inspired Wine Experience Debuts at Lisbon Hotel

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisbon has introduced a new Odyssey-inspired wine tasting that blends Portuguese wine and local mythology.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

The U.S. just celebrated its 250th birthday, but another patriotic milestone is just around the corner—the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Unwrapping New Holiday Experiences With Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas is celebrating the holiday season with new shore excursions and multi-day pre- and post-cruise land programs.

The Nell New York Debuts at Rockefeller Center

The Nell New York will open in fall 2027 as the first hotel within Rockefeller Center and New York City's only Relais & Chateaux property.

Travel Interests

Celestyal Charts Its Next Phase

Celestyal Cruises is making several moves, including debuting its first Western Mediterranean season aboard Celestyal Discovery.

Odyssey Fever Fuels New Greek Tour Bookings for 2027

Set-jetting continues to gain traction as Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" reaches theaters this week.

Catch the 2026 Solar Eclipse on Alaska Airlines’ Flight to Iceland

Alaska Airlines is highlighting its seasonal nonstop service between Seattle and Reykjavík as a convenient option for travelers planning a trip around the solar eclipse.

News

PBI Becomes DJT in Palm Beach

Palm Beach officially renamed its airport after President Donald Trump on Thursday, with the 3-letter ID code changing from ⁠PBI to DJT.

Travel Trade News: This Week’s Top Headlines

From airline expansion and premium airport investments to destination updates, this week's headlines span the issues shaping travel today.

Sargassum Plagues Beaches from Key West to the Rivera Maya

Across the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea tourism officials try to cope with a record sargassum bloom.

FAMS

ETS Tours Launches Türkiye FAM to Help Advisors Grow Faith-Based Sales

ETS Tours is inviting travel advisors to experience Türkiye's biblical landmarks on a new educational FAM designed to help grow faith-based travel sales.

Audley Travel Opens Contest for Exclusive South Africa FAM

Open to graduates of the Audley Academy training program, the contest invites advisors to submit a video explaining how the South Africa FAM would strengthen their business.

Small-Group Thailand FAM

Limited to six participants, the small-group FAM showcases two of the country's most popular destinations: Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
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