The TIN Lounge

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Discussion:

Luxury Advisors Sound Off: What I Learned From My Mentor

From Generalist to Go-To Expert: Building Authority in a Specific Travel Vertical

As heard on Excess Baggage:

Record-Low Water Levels on Rhine and Danube Continue to Disrupt River Cruises

Palma de Mallorca Sets Cruise Ship & Passenger Number Limits

Departure Lounge Expands LGBTQ+ Support With Sponsorship of Human Rights Campaign

Explora Journeys Signs Deal to Enter River Cruising

Marriott resort on Barbados reopens after renovation

Royal Caribbean to Buy Half of Sandals in $3B Deal

NEST Adds $91 Million in Sales in 2026 Through 36 New Agency Affiliations

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Discussion:

Travel Advisors Share Most Valuable Tactics to Close Sales

Ask-an-Advisor: When and How Do You Go from a Solo Operation to Hiring a Support Staff?

As heard on Excess Baggage:

Tennessee Governor Wants to Rename Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton

Travefy Partners with OutsideAgents, Bringing Platform to 13,000+ Advisors

Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Baby Sea Turtle Release Program

Airline Travel Demand Jumped in July, IATA Says

The Mexican Caribbean's sargassum surge sparks new strategies and investments

Riviera pauses Danube and Rhine river cruise sales

92% of Americans Would Change Travel to Reduce Overtourism, Intrepid Finds

Disney Cruise Line Returns to New York, Adds Panama Calls for 2027-28

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Discussion:

How cruising keeps its head above water

Fall Travel Is Surging, Far-Out Bookings Are on the Rise and More Luxury Trends From Virtuoso

As heard on Excess Baggage:

The Travel Institute introduces course on booking air travel

APT Travel Group Introduces Two River Cruise Ships for North American Market

ALG Vacations Adds Tern to Travel Advisor Tools

Report: Gen Z Trusts Online Reviews Over Hotel Brand Names

Holland America Prepares for More Astronomical Voyages in 2027

Marriott Agrees to Convert Three All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa del Carmen

Good News for Travelers: Prices on Flights, Hotels, Rentals Finally Dropping

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Discussion:

Is All-Inclusive Luxury or a Budget Label? It Depends on Who's Selling It

Expert Advice and Hacks for Combatting Rising Travel Costs Amid Inflation

As heard on Excess Baggage:

Delta Air Lines Raises Ticket Cancellation Fees Up to $500 on Unbundled Premium ‘Basic’ Fares

Riviera Travel River Cruises Adds Chief Customer Experience Officer, Dedicated Onboard Cruise Hosts

Demand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to Know

Marriott's Second Quarter Results Marred by International Decline

State Department Issues Fresh Middle East Travel Advisory

River authority says Portugal's Douro has reached its ship limit

ASTA Launches Tool for Advisors to Report Supplier Concerns

Royal Caribbean: Cruise Demand Powers Through Global Headwinds

Emma joins Korrine and Theresa on this episode of The TIN Lounge to discuss the travel trends and top stories from the first half of 2026. She is the Features Editor at Travel Weekly and came prepared to spill the tea.

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Discussion:

Low Water Levels Muddle River Cruises In Europe, Force Cancellations & Adjustments

Finding the Right Travel Industry Event for You

As heard on Excess Baggage:

United will block some Economy Plus middle seats to give flyers more room

Globus unveils new small-group tours in Asia and Africa

Holland America Line Reveals Zuiderdam as Next Ship Set for Major Transformation

47% of Americans Scale Back Summer Travel as Grocery and Gas Costs Eat Into Vacation Budgets

Turks and Caicos Reports Record Tourism Numbers

Crystal Unveils New Family, Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal Grace

Trafalgar Launches Early Access Program with No Fee FAMs

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On this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Aashima Ratti, of AR Travels, to talk about her passion for accessible travel and how she went from caring about the issue to actively pushing the industry to make it a priority.

You can find Aashima on Instagram @bonvoyaash

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Discussion:

AI Isn’t Replacing Travel Advisors, It’s Empowering Them to Do More

Finding your niche: Strategies for travel advisors

As heard on Excess Baggage:

As Weather Anxiety Grows, Sensible Weather Expands Internationally

Seabourn Quest Completes Most Extensive Refit in Luxury Line's History

ASTA makes its Hotel Watch List public for two weeks

New TSA Gold+ Program Will Privatize Screening at More US Airports

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2027 Overland Experiences Collection

Club Med Plans Expansion to St. Croix

New Opening: White Elephant Aspen

Cancel For Any Reason Coverage Is the Most-Searched Travel Insurance Benefit of 2026

Fora: Summer 2026 Bookings Nearly Double Last Year's Pace

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Discussion:
The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop — And Doesn’t Realize It
A New Study Decodes the Mindset of ‘Indulgent Explorers’

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions Ship
TTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong Demand
Windstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing Tools
Jamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost Here
NCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expenses
Royal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise Demand
Airlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown

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