Travel News
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Travel Leaders Luxury Travel Center of Excellence Unveils Luxury Working Lunch Series
The Travel Leaders Luxury Travel Center of Excellence has unveiled the Luxury Working Lunch Series. The series features live, online Read More
May 23, 2013 6:25 PM -
Online Vacation Center Partners with APRIL Travel Protection
APRIL Travel Protection has been named a preferred partner of Online Vacation Center (OVC). APRIL Travel Protection offers travel insurance Read More
By Mimi Kmet
May 22, 2013 7:01 PM -
TripInsurance.com Adds American Modern Insurance Group to Underwriters
Travel insurance comparison site TripInsurance.com has added Cincinnati-based American Modern Insurance Group to its team of travel insurance underwriters. Read More
May 22, 2013 7:00 PM -
RIU Hotels & Resorts Renovates Riu Yucatan
RIU Hotels & Resorts said it is renovating the 507-room Riu Yucatan, which it plans to reopen on July 27. RIU invested more than15 million Read More
May 22, 2013 6:58 PM -
ABC Global Services Hosts First ‘UpClose’ Event of the Year
ABC Global Services has hosted the first of its “UpClose with ABC Global Services” events of the year in Boston. The networking event brought Read More
May 22, 2013 6:57 PM -
Protravel International Renews Lease of Madison Avenue Headquarters
Protravel International, Inc. has renewed its lease for its Madison Avenue headquarters for 10 years. The company occupies 47,100 Read More
May 22, 2013 6:40 PM -
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 of a 4,000 acre Andean hacienda and boutique retreat, horseback riding through the highlands, zip lining in Banos, and flying to Kapawi. Read More
By Courtney Love
May 22, 2013 1:00 PM -
ASTA Hosts Business Summit for Premium Members
ASTA’s seventh annual Premium Business Summit, held in conjunction with ASTA’s Corporate Advisory Council meeting, took place last week in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 90 travel agency and supplier executives met at the summit to share insights and discuss the future of the travel agency channel. Read More
By Mimi Kmet
May 21, 2013 2:01 PM -
Families Want Togetherness at Reduced Prices, Ensemble Survey Says
Families planning summer trips this year want togetherness but at reduced prices, according to an Ensemble Travel Group survey of its U.S. and Canadian members. That togetherness extends to multiple generations, the survey said. The findings are part of Ensemble Insights: 2013 Summer Family Travel, a new survey that analyzes booking trends during the peak summer travel season. For this survey, “family travel” was defined as parent(s) with children ages 18 and younger traveling together during June, July and August. Read More
By Mimi Kmet
May 21, 2013 1:58 PM -
GIFTE to Host ‘Nail Your Niche’ Retreat in L.A.
The Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs (GIFTE) will host a “Nail Your Niche” Think Tank Retreat in Los Angeles June 11 and 12. Read More
By Mimi Kmet
May 19, 2013 6:56 PM
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