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Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Sets New Record with Remarkable Group Sales Achievement
Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, the leading travel agency franchise, has broken this year’s record for group sales thanks to its Groups Application. This platform was launched in February to help franchise owners manage group bookings easier. At the two-day Dream Vacations/CruiseOne virtual Group Summit, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne advisors were able to celebrate their group platform’s success. Over 200…
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Insider Tips from Veteran Travel Advisors to Enhance All-Inclusive Resort Sales
Initial concerns over travel seemed less concerning at an all-inclusive resort since they didn’t need to explore on their own yet, said Sarah Kline of Time for Travel. I witnessed clients who hadn’t ever imagined setting foot in one take advantage of it just to escape reality for an enjoyable stay, she continued. “They are…
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Southwest Airlines Expands Services with New Flights to Orlando
Southwest Airlines is increasing its flights into and out of Orlando. Four new flights will be added by the Dallas-based carrier this summer. The airline stated that the decision was made due to the increasing demand for travel in Orlando. Three of the new roots started on July 15, Albuquerque and Boston, Calif., are the…
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Top Five LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Destinations That Stand Out
LGBTQ+ families are becoming more frequent travelers, yet safety and acceptance remain key components in their experience. Here are five great destinations across America for queer families traveling together. Minneapolis is known for being an ambitious and progressive city, boasting numerous artistic attractions both indoors and outdoors. For art enthusiasts looking for free indoor attractions…
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Potential Challenges for Travelers with Europe’s New Border Entry System
Aside from the COVID-19 epidemic, U.S. travellers have been able for years to hop on a flight to Europe without much thought. There was no need to apply for a visa if you were a U.S. citizen. All of this will change in January 2024. Travelers from over 60 countries, or 1.4 billion people, who…
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The United States Continues to Experience an Upward Trajectory in International Visitor Arrivals
International visitors to the US continue to increase, though still do not reach pre-pandemic levels. National Travel and Tourism Office data shows that international visitor arrivals increased 62.3 percent year over year during March 2023 – over 5 million international tourists came to America during this month alone! March 2023 visitor volume amounts to 83.4…
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Grand Canyon National Park Upgrades Fleet of Shuttle Buses
Grand Canyon National Park has announced that it will receive $27.5 million from the federal government to upgrade its shuttle bus fleet. The Associated Press reported that the Federal Highway Administration of the United States Department of Transportation would be paying to replace the aging national park bus fleet, which includes the addition of thirty…
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US Travel to Israel Reaching Unprecedented Levels, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Records
Travelers from the U.S. are flocking to Israel in unprecedented numbers. As Israel marks its Diamond Jubilee this year, travel from the U.S. has increased by 12 percent compared to 2029 – and 13 percent over 2019’s record breaking June. “These statistics are encouraging” said Eyal Carlin, Commissioner of Tourism to North America. Between March…
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Shining a Spotlight on the 2023 Travvy Award Nominees: Top Destinations
Here are the 2023 Travvy Awards! Voting has now officially begun. The nominees of this year for Best Destination and Best Culinary Destination will be announced on November 2 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. Best Domestic City DestinationLas VegasGreater Miami and Miami BeachNew OrleansNew York CityOrlandoCaribbean – Best culinary destinationArubaBarbadosCuracaoDominican RepublicGrenadaJamaicaMartiniquePuerto…
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Emphasizing the Significance of Collaboration: Caribbean Tourism Stakeholders
Just three weeks into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters indicate three tropical storms have formed off of its shores already, signalling an early and aggressive start for 2023’s annual hurricane season. With that as their backdrop, key stakeholders of the region gathered last week and one key takeaway from this virtual forum event was…
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