The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations

As economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitics reshape travel sentiment, affluent Americans are increasingly rediscovering the extraordinary experiences available closer to home. New booking data from Global Travel Collection (GTC) shows a renewed interest in domestic luxury travel, with summer hotel bookings across the United States rising more than 20% year-over-year and average daily rates climbing 40% as demand intensifies for high-end U.S. resorts and retreats. […]

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Travel Leaders Network Adds 90 Agencies So Far in 2026, Representing $130 Million in Sales

Travel Leaders Network is building strong momentum in 2026, welcoming 90 new member agencies representing $130 million in travel sales as more travel advisors seek powerful technology, exclusive programs and the backing of a thriving global organization. The growth comes as more advisors seek consortia partnerships to access advanced tools, marketing resources and preferred supplier partner relationships that help them compete and grow.cruise voyage in the world, today announced plans to launch a new full-service cruise agency operating within Global Travel Collection (GTC). To lead the agency, The Cruise Globe is searching for two exceptional individuals to serve as Founding Head of Agency in the United States and in the United Kingdom. […]

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The Cruise Globe Set to Launch New Cruise Agency Within Global Travel Collection

The Cruise Globe, the world’s fastest-growing cruise app and the only place to accurately discover, track and relive every cruise voyage in the world, today announced plans to launch a new full-service cruise agency operating within Global Travel Collection (GTC). To lead the agency, The Cruise Globe is searching for two exceptional individuals to serve as Founding Head of Agency in the United States and in the United Kingdom. […]

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Internova Travel Group Shows Sustainability Is Driving Sales in the Travel Industry

Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, is demonstrating that sustainability is more than a brand value, it is becoming a meaningful driver of travel sales.Through its Green Circle eco-luxe sustainability initiative, the company is equipping travel advisors with the knowledge and experiences needed to confidently sell sustainability-minded travel. The strategy is already translating into stronger advisor engagement and measurable commercial momentum.
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Travel Leaders Network’s International Summit Highlights Growing Destination Investment in the Advisor Channel

As destinations compete for high-value international travelers, many are increasing their investment in the travel advisor channel. Travel Leaders Network’s International Summit, held March 14–16 in Tenerife, offered a clear example of how tourism boards are partnering with advisors to drive future visitation. […]

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Travel Leaders Network Helps Advisors Tap Growing Air Sales Demand with SNAP Booking Tool

Airline ticket sales through U.S. travel agencies are continuing to climb in 2026, highlighting renewed demand for advisor-assisted bookings and the value travelers place on expert guidance. According to the latest data from Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), air ticket sales through U.S.-based travel agencies increased year over year in February 2026, reinforcing the continued strength of the agency channel as travel demand remains strong. […]

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Global Travel Collection Expands The Circle for 2026 as Top Advisor Ranks Grow

Global Travel Collection (GTC), a $2.4 billion luxury travel agency supporting one of the industry’s most influential networks of travel advisors, today announced the evolution of The Circle, its premier platform designed to help top-performing advisors grow and scale multimillion-dollar travel businesses across the United States and the United Kingdom. […]

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Nexion Travel Group Launches CANex 2026 Conference for Canadian Advisors

Nexion Travel Group Canada members will have an exciting new opportunity to hear about the latest travel trends, connect with colleagues and network with supplier partners during CANex 2026, April 27-28 in Toronto […]

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Tourism Boards and Travel Advisors Come Together at Internova Travel Group’s FOCUS 2026

As travelers increasingly rely on trusted advisors to plan complex and high-value trips, more than 30 leading tourism boards gathered in New York City on March 17 -18 for Internova Travel Group’s FOCUS 2026, an exclusive event designed to strengthen connections between destination partners and the advisors shaping today’s travel decisions. […]

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As Travel Industry Fraud Surges, Nexion Travel Group Helps Advisors Stay Safe and Succeed

Fraud targeting travel advisors is on the rise, with leading industry organizations warning agencies to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams. Global groups, including the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) [also Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA)], have issued alerts citing a surge in fraudulent activity such as stolen credit card bookings, impersonation schemes and phishing attacks designed to exploit travel agencies. […]

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