SPOTLIGHT

The South Africa Stop Your Clients Don’t Know They Need

Whales outside your bedroom window? At Morukuru Beach Lodge in South Africa, that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary family adventure.

Southwest Airlines Expands Rapid Rewards With New Tiers and Benefits

Southwest Airlines will introduce Silver, Gold and Platinum Rapid Rewards tiers in 2027, adding new milestone rewards and more ways to redeem points.

Swan Hellenic Details 2027 Explore Space at Sea Series With SETI

Swan Hellenic will carry a SETI Institute scientist on six cultural expedition cruises in 2027 for clients seeking "otherworldly" adventures.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

Trafalgar Offers Advisors $100K in Prizes for New Era Bookings

Trafalgar's prize program rewards travel advisors for booking and training on its expanded portfolio of saver, classic and premium trips.

USTOA Sets 2027 Sustainability Is Responsibility Summit in Guyana

The USTOA will hold its 2027 SIR Summit in Guyana March 7-10, open to both its Active and Associate members for collaboration and learning.

JetBlue Vacations, Virgin Voyages Offer Adults-Only Air and Sea

Sales for JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages' one-time Do Not Disturb package—with every leg designed for guests 18+—open Oct. 21.

Collette Launches Tiered Loyalty Program for Travel Advisors

Collette is starting a new loyalty program for travel advisors with earnings and benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

Intrepid Travel Adds Over 80 Trips and 50 Destinations for 2027

Intrepid Travel is adding more than 80 trips for 2027, placing more of its lineup in lesser-known regions in North and Central America.

USTOA’s Global Kitchen Explores Culinary Tourism

USTOA’s Global Kitchen features culinary tourism experiences around the globe, offering fresh inspiration for travel advisors.

DESTINATIONS

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 2

For clients who want to do more than watch a parade, this year’s Dia de Muertos offerings put them in the middle of the tradition.

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 1

Dia de los Muertos varies from region to region, and Mexico's top hotel brands are creating their own cultural experiences for your clients.

Israel Ministry of Tourism Details New Flights, Hotels and More

New and restored nonstop flights give advisors more ways to get clients to Israel now, where they'll find plenty of new reasons to visit.

The South Africa Stop Your Clients Don’t Know They Need

Whales outside your bedroom window? At Morukuru Beach Lodge in South Africa, that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary family adventure.

Seve Opens as Chemuyil’s First Luxury Hotel Near Tulum

Seve, a 9-lodge hotel opening in December in Chemuyil, about 20 minutes from Tulum, is the first luxury property in the jungle village.

Saint Lucia to Open Below Saint Lucia Underwater Sculpture Park

Saint Lucia will welcome Below Saint Lucia, an underwater sculpture park off Anse La Verdure on the southwest coast, this winter.

Travel Interests

MSC Cruises Adds Two-Story Family Villa to MSC World Atlantic

Bookings are open for a two-story MSC Yacht Club villa aboard MSC World Atlantic that sleeps up to eight guests.

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 2

For clients who want to do more than watch a parade, this year’s Dia de Muertos offerings put them in the middle of the tradition.

Dia de los Muertos Takes the Stage, Part 1

Dia de los Muertos varies from region to region, and Mexico's top hotel brands are creating their own cultural experiences for your clients.

News

Unrest in France Tests Tourism

Most major tourist sites in France have remained open throughout the protests, including the Eiffel Tower.

Fuel Prices Drive Increase in Travel Costs

Rising fuel costs are driving increases in airfare, lodging and road-trip expenses, creating new challenges—and booking opportunities—for travel advisors.

Southwest Airlines Expands Rapid Rewards With New Tiers and Benefits

Southwest Airlines will introduce Silver, Gold and Platinum Rapid Rewards tiers in 2027, adding new milestone rewards and more ways to redeem points.

FAMS

Ensemble Takes Horizons to Sea in 2027 Events Calendar

Ensemble has set the dates for its 2027 events, with its main event, Horizons, taking to the sea for the first time aboard the Norwegian Joy.

Journeys Italy 2026 Brings Luxury Buyers to Emilia-Romagna

Boutique luxury trade event, Journeys Italy 2026, will be held Nov. 15-18 in Emilia-Romagna, welcoming up to 40 travel advisors.

Morocco: From Casablanca to the Agafay Desert

Explore Morocco on TWC Holidays’ 9-day advisor FAM, featuring Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert.
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