Crystal Cruises: Begin a New Story!
Mark Murphy sits down with Nitsa Lewis of Crystal Cruises and talks about the recently launched “Begin a New Story” ad campaign which shares personal travel stories, images, and mementos in journal-like form.
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
A Honeymoon for a Special Couple
What a great week for a wedding in Chicago! That wedding just happened to take place earlier this week in a TV studio during the local ABC station’s hit morning show, “Windy City Live.” I was on set to add a final surprise for the newly married couple, Seiku and April, on top of the 47 days of surprises that they experienced leading up to this week. That surprise was a dream honeymoon! Read More...
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CLIA Cruise Lines to Adopt Passenger Bill of Rights
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said its board of directors approved a Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights Read More...
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LowFares.com Survey Reveals Surge in Summer Vacation Plans
LowFares.com’s annual summer vacation survey has revealed a surge in summer vacation plans. For example, 70 percent of survey respondents Read More...
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Bhutan Adds Experienced Media Company in North America
The Tourism Council of Bhutan has named the Brandman Agency as its new public relations agency in North America. “We’ve had a strong Read More...
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AAA Sees Slight Decline in Memorial Day Weekend Travel
AAA Travel projects that 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend Read More...
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Mark Murphy Brings Ecuador to Life in 10-Part Video Series
Mark Murphy shared some of his experiences in Ecuador during half of a 10-part TravelPulse TV video series focused on this adventurous destination. Travel agents were able to watch some of Mark’s experiences that included a tour... Read More...
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Sabre Announces New Agreement with United Airlines
Sabre has announced that it has signed a new, long-term, full content agreement with United Airlines to make United's material ancillary products and services, including its Economy Plus seats, available in the Sabre global distribution... Read More...
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Royal Caribbean Sets Inaugural Itineraries for Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum of the Seas will operate 18 seven- to 12-night Caribbean sailings during its inaugural season, with the maiden voyage departing Nov. 23, 2014, from Bayonne, N.J. The cruises will open for... Read More...
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Costa Concordia Captain to Face Trial in Italy
The master of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, Capt. Francesco Schettino, will face trial in Italy, a judge ruled May 22 in a preliminary hearing. Read More...
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Virgin America Tops Consumer Reports’ Airline’s Rating Survey
Consumer Reports’ airlines ratings reported that Virgin America topped the list on consumer satisfaction scores, receiving some of the highest scores the publication has seen in years. The high scores were in all areas: check-in ease,... Read More...
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Travel Agents: Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking!
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is a common fear, but overcoming it will make a dramatic difference in your business or personal success. Think about it. Those who are confident on the platform are often perceived to... Read More...




























