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There will be record travel over Independence Day holidayThe number flying will increase nearly 8%, to 3.8 million, said AAA.

Portrait of the conservative and liberal travelerConservative travelers are more optimistic as a bunch, but liberal travelers are more likely to have a little bit more fun on...

Patrick Fragale joins Valerie Wilson Travel

Patrick Fragale joins Valerie Wilson TravelThe longtime Direct Travel executive is VWT's senior vice president, focusing on business development.

MMGY detects possible softness in leisure travel

MMGY detects possible softness in leisure travelFor the first time in 12 years, travel marketing firm MMGY forecasts a decline in the number of vacations Americans will take.

Carnival launches new agent rewards programUnder the "Loyalty Rocks" program, bookings from June 19 through July 18 will be eligible for extra loyalty points in...

Trafalgar's Africa expansion highlights increased interest in continent

Trafalgar's Africa expansion highlights increased interest in continentA lot more solo travelers and families are looking at Africa as an option.

Classic says agent relationships a big part of Lomas' appealThe packager's decision to add Lomas as one of its DMC's in the Mexican Caribbean stands to help Lomas regain lost Mark Travel...

Adventure travel lucrative and growing

Adventure travel lucrative and growingAccording to Russell Walters, regional director for the Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel was an $89 billion...

Travel insurers look beyond coverage to build brand loyaltyTravel insurance providers are increasingly adding products or services to their offerings so that consumers will benefit from...

Travel Leaders Group CEO Ninan Chacko said the redemption of Membership Rewards points is a new revenue stream.

Deal with Amex deemed big win for Travel LeadersPersonal and business Gold and Platinum card members will be paired with agents who can book a number of exclusive offers,...