Category Archives: Advisors

Twas the Night Before Holidays

‘Twas the Night Before – Travel Agent Edition

By Sarah John Afana   Twas the night before Christmas When Adam and spouse Were packed and ready To exit the house.   The luggage was stacked by the curb…

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Workers on Strike at 7 U.S. Airports

About 2,000 baggage handlers, cabin and airport cleaners went on strike last night at seven U.S. airports, according to CNN Money. Affected airports include New York area John F. Kennedy,…

Island of Adventure

Outdoor Adventures on Hawaii Island

Nearly twice the size of all the other islands in the chain combined, Hawaii Island is more than large enough to contain the most exhilarating experiences your clients could possibly…

More than 100 Delta Flights Cancelled at LGA; Others See Three-Hour Delays

More than 100 flights have been cancelled and others are seeing delays in excess of three hours at LaGuardia Airport this morning following a major power outage in Terminal C,…

Updated: Strike averted at JFK, LGA Wed. Night

UPDATED 4:43 p.m.: News4New York reports that Aviation Safeguards and the Union has reached a deal to avoid a strike at JFK and LGA airports. Details have not been released.  END…

Traveling with Pets: Expert Tips When Taking Four-Legged Friends Along for the Trip

Some of the most difficult travel to book is when a pet is along for the trip. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or gerbil, the lovable bundle of fur in question…

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United Resumes Service After Domestic Ground Stop

United Airlines ordered a ground-stop this morning for all U.S. departures because of a computer glitch, and though the airline has resumed service, delays are sure to follow. “We experienced a network connectivity…

Odds Are Your Customers Want to See a New Destination This Summer; and They May Be Thinking Europe: Survey

More than half of travelers plan to visit a new destination this summer, and sightseeing will likely be on their mind more than relaxing on a beach or other activities,…

Nominations Open for ASTA Under-40 Mentoring Program

If you know a talented young travel agent who could benefit from advice and guidance from the best in the business, then Tourism Cares and the American Society of Travel…

Record Summer Travel Expected in 2015; Top-5 International Destinations

U.S. air carriers expect a record-high 222 million passengers, or about 2.4 million per day, to fly on a U.S. airline from June 1-Aug. 31 this year, according to Airlines…