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2 steps forward, 1 step back: AI's role in travel challenging but inevitable

2 steps forward, 1 step back: AI's role in travel challenging but inevitableExperts foresee a bright future, especially for technologies that make humans "smarter" by helping them in their jobs. AI does...

Royal Caribbean eliminating spending credit for guests paying nonrefundable deposit

Royal Caribbean eliminating spending credit for guests paying nonrefundable depositResources that had gone toward the credit will now be used to further lower the fare.

The Hyatt Ziva Cancun, a resort managed by Playa Resorts.

Distribution issues lead Mark Travel to part ways with Playa, ExcellenceMark, which merged earlier this year with Apple Leisure Group, couldn't reach an agreement with two hospitality companies to...

Utah senator aims to ease proposed regulations on agentsSen. Mike Lee will introduce an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that would lessen disclosure burdens for travel...

As trip numbers grow, travel insurers see big jump in sales of annual policiesAgents are putting the product in front of clients who take multiple trips each year, resulting in the growth of the annual...

Tourism takeover: Chinese travelers changing the industry

Tourism takeover: Chinese travelers changing the industryWith a rising population of wealthy travelers eager to see the world and a government that uses tourism as another arrow in its...

Brian Gies, co-owner of Fly Water Travel in Ashland, Ore., with a brown trout in Chile.

Agency's success with fly-fishing niche lures investorWhile fly-fishing is a niche specialty for an agency's focus, co-owner Brian Gies said Fly Water Travel isn't that different...

AAA: Travel insurance sales up 20%A survey revealed that 38% of travelers are likely to purchase insurance for future international trips.

Jake Tapper giving keynote address at ASTA convention

Jake Tapper giving keynote address at ASTA conventionCNN's chief Washington correspondent will discuss current affairs and his new book, "The Hellfire Club."

Working Solutions' ICs help travel companies caught in a pinchWhen a travel-disrupting event occurs, from bad weather to airline system outages, it's Working Solutions' time to shine on...