The TIN Lounge

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Discussion:
Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn’t Strategy, It’s Separation
These Are the Trends Driving Luxury Travel According to Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Tauck Expands 2027 Domestic Travel Collection with New National Park Tours
AmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise Ship
Orient Express introduces its first sailing yacht
Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnership
ASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor Day
Traveler Spending Reaches All-Time High
Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7
ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for Advisors

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Discussion:
Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued Success
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Backroads is USTOA’s Newest Active Member
Smithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways Collection
Delta to introduce new business-class suite next year
Airfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costs
Virgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los Angeles
Kensington Unveils New Europe Itineraries
Why Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel Advisors
Beaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor Support
Montecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales

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Discussion:
WHERE DO WE GO from here?
More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning — the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade

As heard on Excess Baggage:
MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27
US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To Drop
Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries
Trafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling Guide
TSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normal
Royal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the Seas
ASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown

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Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.

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Discussion:
Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded Travelers
When Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor’s Role
Travel advisors in action during the Mexico crisis
Know your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients

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Discussion:
Open Mic: Top Marketing Tips for Travel Advisors
What Airline Passenger Rights Don't Cover — And Why Travel Insurance Fills the Gap

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils New Collection of Pre/Post Land Programs
Virgin Voyages Pokes Fun at Other Cruise Lines’ Dress Codes
Applications are open for GTM North America and GTM West
Marriott Autograph Collection opens its first safari camp, in Tanzania
ASTA Urges Virginia Lawmakers to Reject Proposed Tax on Travel Advisor Services
Will 2026 Be the Year of Good Airfare Deals? Here’s What Experts Think
France Keeps Crown as World’s Top Destination, Breaks Visitation Record
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Donations Support Historic Return of Giant Tortoises to Floreana Island

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On this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Crystal Armstrong to hear all about her business, her goals, and her definition of success. And we get to hear all about her experience being on Below Deck!

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Discussion:
Cruising Into 2026: Data Reveals Longer, Smarter Cruise Planning
Destinations Emerging Onto the Spotlight in 2026

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cancellations (Again)
ASTA Recovers Nearly $15K in Unpaid Hotel Commissions with New Initiative
Active England introduces tour brand for travel advisors
FAA Warns Pilots About Flying in Eastern Pacific, Central and South America
Delta Air Lines Is Expanding ‘Basic’ Fares to Premium Seats
ASTA Lauds Norwegian Cruise Line’s Policy to Eliminate NCFs
Annual U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Surpass $100 Billion for the First Time

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Discussion:
If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making
After Eastern Caribbean airspace closure, the industry assists stranded travelers

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Tour operators tap into surge in event-centric travel
Luxury Gold's new Scotland tour: Charming hotels, diverse experiences
Walt Disney World Unveils New Summer Deals and Offerings
American Airlines Is Expanding Its AI-based "Connect Assist" Service
2026 Cruise Wave Season Promotions and Travel Advisor Incentives
Report: Aeromexico is World’s Most On-Time Airline
Advisor Alert: Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates NCFs

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We can't believe it's the end of 2025 already, and we've loved having you along with us this year. See you all again in the new year! Happy Holidays!

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