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Discussion:
Wellness on the Water: The Growing Trend of Health-Focused Cruises
Fall 2024 Travel Trends to Watch

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Headquarter Happenings: Avoya Travel Tackles 100% Commission Splits
Carnival Intros Enriched Learn & Earn Training Program for Travel Advisors
Travel Leaders Network Adds Nearly 200 Agency Members in the First Half of 2024
Brightline's Florida rail service is now in the GDSs
Host Agency Reviews starts listing technology providers
ALG Vacations Launches Refresher Course for Travel Advisors
Austria, Slovenia and Croatia Collaborate on New U.S. Marketing
Travel Leaders Network Sees $350 Million Growth from New Members in 2024
Experts Say 2024 Will Bring Best Northern Lights in Two Decades - Here's Where to See Aurora Borealis

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Discussion:
Survey Finds Agencies Are Worried About Direct Bookings, Staffing Challenges and Economic Uncertainty
Travel Advisors Tell All on Their Craziest Client Requests

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Atlas Obscura Adventures Launches Kid-Focused Family Tours
Norwegian Cruise Line Moves from “Free at Sea” to “More at Sea”
Southwest will take its time to implement assigned seating
Dominica eyes a tourism growth spurt
Port Workers Strike Begins; Cruises to Be Unaffected
ASTA to Offer Verified Travel Advisor Certification to Signature Members
Riviera River Cruises Offering 50 Percent Off 2026 Departures
Carnival Corporation Posts Record Third-Quarter Results

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Join Theresa and Kha for Part 2 of the AI discussion. In this episode, Kha covers how to use AI to enhance the client experience and the AI trends that he thinks will impact the travel industry the most.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head to that episode first!

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Marketing Technologist Kha Ly spoke with Korrine and Theresa months ago about AI's role in the travel industry. Kha joins the podcast once again to tell us about AI updates, his favorite tools, and how we can leverage AI for Marketing.

The conversation was so good we split it into two parts. Tune in next week for Part 2!

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There's a groundbreaking travel industry event in the works called The Biz Huddle, and Courtnie Nichols joins Theresa (one of the event's advisory committee members) in this week's episode to talk about it. Ready to level up your business? Listen in to see if this event is right for you.

Register your interest in the event here: https://www.thebizhuddle.com/

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Discussion:
Special Needs Group CEO Talks Mobility Assistance Trends at Sea
Tips for Working with High Net Worth Clients from Luxury Advisor Stacy Small

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Six Senses Hotel Planned for Colorado Rockies
Air Canada Announces Flexible Rebooking Policy Ahead of Potential Strike
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils 2026 Spring and Summer Itineraries
After demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to a slowdown
Cruising's rising popularity in Africa
AmaWaterways Launches 'Sell Five, Sail Free' Promo for Travel Advisors
Classic Vacations Enhances Advisor Experience with New Partnership and Upgraded Platform
Hilton Enhances Global Luxury Travel Advisor Progra
Celebrity Cruises Unveils Modernized Celebrity Infinity

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In this week's episode, Korrine and Theresa chat with Lori Gold, the founder of incredible Resorts of the Riviera Maya Facebook Group, Explore More Mexico, and Mexperts.

For the free Mexico Masterclass with Lori, click here!

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Discussion:
What Travel Agency Owners Need to Know about Incentivizing Their ICs
5 Things to Know About Planning Outdoor Travel for Clients With Disabilities

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Royal Caribbean Group's courting of millennials, Gen Z is paying off
Anti-tourism sentiment has been bad news for short-term rentals
Nayarit Thrives as Tourism Surges and Sustainability Shines in 2024
Women Prioritize Travel at Nearly Twice the Rate as Men
Holland America Line and Seabourn Merge Sales Teams
Swan Hellenic Unveils 2025 Maris Gourmet Cruises
Turkish Airlines Is Rolling Out a Fancy New Business-Class Cabin. Here’s What to Know.
After 57 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Dropping Its Open Seating Policy
IATAN Adds ASTA’s VTA to its Accreditation Program

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On this episode of Advisor Highlight, we have a fun and dynamic conversation with Natasha Terrell who is the founder of Travel Goddess International. She went from being a solo travel advisor to having a large team of advisors working with her in her agency. In 2020, she restructured her business to include a membership component where she currently has 3500 paying members. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Discussion:
Summer of the destination ‘dupes’
Community Voices: Is Being a Travel Agent a Casual Side Hustle? Here’s Why I Don’t Think So.

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Italy’s Catania Airport Shut Down Because of Mount Etna Eruption
Tauck Provides Co-Branded Web Pages to Supercharge Group Sales
Turkish Airlines aims for free WiFi fleetwide by the end of 2025
Intrepid Travel is making the leap into hotels
Venice's Temporary Tourism Tax Proves Successful, Raking In Millions
Some of Sun Princess’ Most Highly Anticipated Attractions Will Never Open
Galápagos to Double Entry Fee Starting August 1
Jamaica's Tourism Rebounds Strongly After Hurricane Beryl

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