Travel Agent Magazine

01/30/2025

Three years after announcing a planned merger between Frontier and Spirit Airlines that eventually fell apart, the former once again tried to acquire the latter. That said, Spirit has turned down the offer and will continue with its planned bankruptcy filing.

Nearly three years after announcing a planned merger between Frontier and

01/29/2025

Royal Caribbean Group's premium brand, Celebrity Cruises, will usher in a new era in river cruising with the 2027 launch of Celebrity River Cruises. The group placed an initial order for 10 river vessels and said the river line will begin taking bookings for its launch in Europe sometime this year.

Royal Caribbean Group announced that its premium brand, Celebrity Cruises, will usher in a new era in river cruising with the 2027 launch of Celebrity Rive | Royal Caribbean Group's premium brand, Celebrity Cruises, will launch Celebrity River Cruises in 2027. Ten ships are planned for rivers global...

01/29/2025

Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection will open on March 13. The boutique hotel will have 49 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant with sea views, two outdoor heated pools, wellness offerings and direct beach access.

The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection will open on March 13, 2025. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, The Isolano will welcome guests aged 12 and above. | The boutique hotel has 49 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant with sea views, two outdoor heated pools, wellness offerings and direct beach access.

01/27/2025

Avianca has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to supporting passengers with disabilities and their companions. This page provides clear, detailed and personalized information so all travelers can enjoy an accessible and comfortable flight experience.

Avianca has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to supporting passengers with disabilities and their companions. | The website offers a more intuitive and personalized user experience for passengers with disabilities and provides useful information for their trips.

01/23/2025

🚨 Big News! 🚨

We're thrilled to announce that Cameron Sperance has joined Questex's Hospitality Portfolio as our new Content Director, Travel! 🌍✈️

With over a decade of experience in hospitality business and real estate reporting—including roles at The Points Guy, Skift, and Bisnow—Cameron brings unparalleled expertise to our team. He’ll oversee content and audience growth for Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent Central, Meeting Spotlight, and Hospitality Investor, as well as our premier live events like Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit and GMITE.

Welcome to the team, Cameron! We’re excited for the journey ahead.
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01/23/2025

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01/23/2025

ALG Vacations has unveiled the dates for its lineup of 2025 events, each designed to support travel advisors and foster professional growth through education, networking and hands-on destination immersion.

ALG Vacations (ALGV) has unveiled the dates for its lineup of 2025 events, each designed to support travel advisors and foster professional growth through education, networking and | ALGV is inviting travel advisors to mark their calendars and prepare for another year of opportunities to connect, le...

01/22/2025

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01/22/2025

Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Lufthansa Group completed the transaction that saw Lufthansa Group acquire a 41 percent stake in the airline. The remaining 59 percent will initially continue to be held by MEF.

The Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group. | The Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways is now part of the Lufthansa Group, and expands the latter’s offering as its fifth network airline.

01/17/2025

U.S.-based travel agencies set a record in air ticket sales in 2024. In all, agency sales totaled $99.2 billion—a 4 percent increase from 2023 and the highest annual total ever recorded by ARC.

More proof of the travel industry’s continued recovery is in: U.S.-based travel agencies set a record in air ticket sales in 2024, according to the latest data from Airline | U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales in 2024 nearly reached $100 billion—a record total, according to Airlines Repor...

01/17/2025

Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare all cracked the top 10 busiest airports as determined by the number of seats across domestic and international flights.

Four U.S airports ranked in the top 10 busiest airports globally, according to OAG’s “The Busiest Airports of 2024” report. | Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare all cracked the top 10 busiest airports as determined by the number of seats across all flights.

01/16/2025

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01/16/2025

In case you were expecting the Real ID enforcement date—currently set for May 7—to be pushed back one more time, TSA and DHS say that will not be happening.

In case you were expecting the Real ID enforcement date—currently set for May 7—to be pushed back one more time, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) a | The federal agencies this week announced a final rule regarding the implementation of Real ID enforcement at airports. Here's what...

01/15/2025

With less than one week to go in his presidency, Joe Biden has lifted some restrictions on Cuba. Specifically, President Biden rescinded the so-called "restricted list" of entities Americans couldn't do business with.

With less than one week to go in his presidency, Joe Biden has lifted some restrictions on Cuba. | The State Department-created "restricted list" contained entities that Americans were prohibited from doing business with. Read more here.

01/14/2025

Hyatt Hotels and the producers of culinary competition series "MasterChef Junior" have announced a new collaboration to introduce culinary programming inspired by the series at participating family-friendly Dreams Resorts & Spas.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Endemol Shine North Americ | The new interactive gastronomic experiences are aimed at sparking creativity and exploration for younger guests. Here's what you can expect.

01/14/2025

Italian luxury hospitality group ROMEO Collection has opened Hotel ROMEO Roma, its second hotel in the city. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 74-room boutique hotel is located just steps from Piazza del Popolo, inside a 16th-century palace.

The Italian luxury hospitality group ROMEO Collection has announced the opening of Hotel ROMEO Roma, its second design hotel in the city. | Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Hotel ROMEO Roma is a 74-room boutique property housed within a 16th-century palace. Learn more here.

01/13/2025

Club Med has unveiled a new water park at Club Med Punta Cana, as well as major renovations at Club Med Cancún, Club Med Gregolimano (Greece) and Club Med Serre-Chevalier (French Alps).

Club Med has unveiled a new water park at Club Med Punta Cana, as well as major renovations at Club Med Cancún, Club Med Gregolimano

01/10/2025

In a collective effort to provide relief, several San Diego hotels are offering discounted rates and special pricing for evacuees and others affected by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) and San Diego County Lodging Association (SDCLA) have extended their heartfelt support to the communities in Los Ang | In a collective effort, hotels are providing relief to evacuees and others affected by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.