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Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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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Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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.

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] 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

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop — And Doesn’t Realize ItA New Study Decodes the Mindset of ‘Indulgent Explorers’ As heard on Excess Baggage:Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions ShipTTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong DemandWindstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing ToolsJamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost HereNCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expensesRoyal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise DemandAirlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn’t Strategy, It’s SeparationThese 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 ToursAmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise ShipOrient Express introduces its first sailing yachtUber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnershipASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor DayTraveler Spending Reaches All-Time HighRoyal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for Advisors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued SuccessThe trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking As heard on Excess Baggage:Backroads is USTOA’s Newest Active MemberSmithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways CollectionDelta to introduce new business-class suite next yearAirfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costsVirgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los AngelesKensington Unveils New Europe ItinerariesWhy Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel AdvisorsBeaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor SupportMontecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] 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 2026-27US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To DropCruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska ItinerariesTrafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling GuideTSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normalRoyal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the SeasASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded TravelersWhen Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor’s RoleTravel advisors in action during the Mexico crisisKnow your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.