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ALG Vacations (ALGV) reports success 18 months after launching its ALGVPro certification program. The initiative currently has more than 12,000 alumni.According to an ALGV press release, ALGVPro certified advisors statistically outperform non-certified advisors, booking 10% more on average. These advisors also sell more Travel Protection Plus, exclusive non-stop vacation flights, and higher value luxury items than non-certified advisors, thereby earning more commissions. ALGVPro is a self-paced, on-demand online educational program for advisors to learn about the portfolio of destinations, products, brands, services, etc. Online modules cover a wide range of topics, from efficiently operating VAX VacationAccess to selling in Europe…

AAA's Northern Virginia travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend indicates travel numbers could approach the record set in 2005. May 22, 2024, 2:21pm EDT | Update May 22, 2024 2:45 PM EDT VIRGINIA — If you're planning on heading out of Northern Virginia over the three-day Memorial Day weekend, knowing when to avoid the busiest times on major routes could ensure you have a stress-free vacation — or one that you'll never let your kids do: Forget. Approximately 43.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday, May 23 and Monday, May 27 to…

What you need to knowThe unofficial start of summer is just around the corner, and with it an expected increase in air and road travel.As temperatures rise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding summer drivers of tips to help travelers travel safely in the heat, especially if they're driving to a vacation destination or taking a road trip. One of the most important tips is to make sure your car's air conditioning system is working. The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an expected increase in air and car travel. As…

AAA predicts a busy Memorial Day weekend, with 43.8 million travelers expected to travel more than 80 miles from home. This is a 4% increase over last year and almost equals the record number of 44 million travelers set in 2005. “We haven't seen numbers like this in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel. “We're projecting 1 million more travelers than 2019, which suggests we're in for a very busy summer travel season.” Records are likely to be set on road trips. AAA predicts 38.4 million people will travel by car, the highest number…

As summer vacation begins with Memorial Day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks with Brian Sozzi about what consumers should expect during the upcoming busy travel season.The summer travel season is expected to be the busiest ever, putting pressure on airlines and airports to keep flights and security checkpoints on time, according to TSA forecasts. Secretary Buttigieg said travelers should “plan a little extra and be patient during the busy holiday weekend. He also urges air travelers to make sure they understand their rights.” “It has said.”If your flight gets canceled and you can't get on the plane, you don't…

At one of the nation's busiest airports, authorities are telling travelers to prepare for transit at the hub as major construction work threatens to ruin summer travel for millions of passengers. There is. Alert from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for construction of new passenger facilities, including two new international terminals and two renovated terminals, construction of a new ground transportation center, and construction of new roads. The announcement comes amid a $19 billion construction project. , shared with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey travel + leisure. Also, more than 18 million travelers…

This week, May 19-25, has been designated National Travel and Tourism Week by the U.S. Travel Association. Founded in 1983, NTTW emphasizes the critical role of travel in driving economies, fostering vibrant communities and building connections. Light Up Lee is one of several initiatives undertaken by the Lee County Tourism and Convention Authority to highlight the value of tourism to Lee County. Several Lee County landmarks will be lit up with blue lights at night to recognize the week of tourism celebrations. Light Up Lee locations are as follows: – Cape Coral Veterans Memorial, Cape Coral Parkway near…

Over 80% of Americans are planning to travel this summer. If you're one of them, you have a lot of things to do. Preparing your home for your absence, figuring out what to pack, and cramming everything into a suitcase is probably not something you're looking forward to. Luckily, there are tips to make the whole process smoother, from what to prepare (and how) to preparing your home for when you're gone. Want more travel tips? here it is The best credit card to earn miles We'll also explain how to avoid flight cancellations and delays. Packing tips for easy…

Experts are warning New Yorkers that traveling on New York state highways will take about 70 percent longer than usual. It's not the construction's fault.If you've driven across a New York State highway recently, you've probably noticed construction.Paving projects in Orange County, New YorkShovel loaded with alphalt ready for pavingTony LMoore PhotographyThis week, New York State Governor Kathy Hokle announced a $36.6 million pavement improvement project for the Orange County Thruway (I-87).It affects you too: One of New York's largest gas stations to close 1,000 storesConstruction is expected to cover 12 miles of Interstate 87. Starting just north of Exit…

Touristic Eastern Express trains are seen running in Erzincan, Turkiye on May 21, 2024. (Source via Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)Written by Black AkinciANKARA, May 22 (Xinhua) — In late April, a new tourist rail service, the Mesopotamian Express, embarked on its maiden journey from Turkey's capital Ankara to the eastern province of Diyarbakir.The express service marks the latest expansion of Turkiye's rail services, which have seen significant growth over the past decade in an effort to diversify Turkiye's tourism industry, a key driver of the national economy.Scenic train travel has emerged as a trending option for domestic and international tourists who want…