Author: Sophia Rodriguez
CANCUN — Team-building exercises and educational workshops were a big part of the program at ALG Vacations' first “Mega Fam” held last week. Approximately 150 travel advisors gathered at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa to participate in the four-day ALGV Pros on the Go event. The event is a family outing consisting of a full day of training and education sessions, as well as on-site visits to numerous Hyatt resorts. Inclusive Collection (Hyatt owns his ALG Vacations) and giving back efforts to support local communities. ALG Vacations announced Megafam earlier this year. The goal is to reduce the number…
Do you need alone time? Introverted travelers say:Thomas Berwick | Digital Vision | Getty ImagesFor the estimated 57% of people who tend to be introverts, the idea of being “together” 24 hours a day, or joining a tour group with friends, family, or strangers, can be overwhelming. there is.Solo travel is suitable for introverts who tend to recharge by spending time alone. However, despite its growing popularity, most trips are taken with other people.However, most unpleasant moments can be avoided by following these basic rules provided by introverts.The most popular recommendation by far is to book your own room.”This eliminates…
Frank Belzer is Margaritaville at Sea's senior vice president of sales and partner relations, starting in December. He is a regular speaker and panelist at travel industry conferences.“If you underestimate what you do, the world will underestimate who you are.”When Oprah Winfrey made this comment, she wasn't speaking directly to travel advisors. But if you're a travel advisor, those words have never felt more true than they do now. At this time, your professional and personal values may be threatened in several ways.There's no question that the entire market is changing and consumers are starting to ask questions that didn't…
Interstate 95, Mile Post 118, Thornburg I-95 northbound: Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. One lane closed at mile marker 103, just before the bridge interchange over the CSX railroad tracks, due to bridge cleaning. Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday through Thursday, 9pm to 5am, one lane closed for bridge cleaning at mile marker 117 on the Matta River Bridge, just before Exit 118 (Thornburg). Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday through Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM One lane closed for bridge cleaning at mile marker 119 after Exit 118 (Thornburg) on the Bridge over the…
A great carry-on travel and adventure backpack revolutionizes packing. Whether you use it alone on short trips or carry it with other luggage on long trips, the best option includes plenty of storage space for clothes and easy storage for water bottles, laptops, and other personal items. There are a number of accessible protective pockets. Having spent many days on planes crisscrossing continents and oceans for work and play, we've tested and recommend the best carry-on travel and adventure bags in the 35-55 liter size range. To do. Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack Best overall read more Tortuga Travel Backpack…
By MARK SEGAL (Mark Segal is publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News. This story is courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association.) LGBTQ people like to travel, and like many people they take cruises to see the world or just to relax. It used to be when taking something as personal as a cruise, where you’ll be with people in close quarters and where conversations can be easily overheard, you might have felt uncomfortable to be yourself. Today there are numerous LGBTQ cruises for almost every segment of the LGBTQ community where you can be your fabulous self and party until…
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After years of living under a cloud of travel restrictions due to the pandemic, many people have a strong desire to head somewhere new. When individuals and families think about business trips or vacations, they may think about taking their beloved pets with them. According to a AAA/Best Western survey, 85% of dog owners travel with their dogs. Some of the most popular vacations you can take your dog on include the beach, camping, and hiking. As more people engage in activities with their pets, companies in the travel and hospitality industry are also taking notice and becoming more accommodating…
At first it was Uber. Then came the Wendy's burger (though the fast food chain clarified that it's technically dynamic pricing, not surge pricing). But now the real deal – skyrocketing prices – is targeting checked baggage.JetBlue quietly (secretly?) introduced “peak” and “off-peak” pricing to its checked baggage fees on March 22nd. This fact was made known to the world because my editor happened to be checking out his website for JetBlue. That means if you fly on JetBlue during busy travel times, such as the summer, most of the winter, or a random few weeks in the spring, you…
ASTA has gained international support in its fight against American Airlines' distribution strategy.Three organizations, the World Federation of Travel Agents Associations (WTAAA), the Canadian Association of Travel Agents and Travel Advisors (ACTA), and the Foro Latin America de Turismo (FOLATUR), issued a statement to Americans.ASTA allows American Airlines to remove many fares from its traditional distribution system and make them available only through New Distribution Capacity (NDC) connections, as well as prioritization status before customer bookings can earn loyalty points. The government took issue with the fact that travel agencies were required to obtain ASTA has launched a consumer website…