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Green Army Men from the Toy Story franchise at a Disney event for travel agents in New York.

With Toy Story Land opening soon, Disney sellers are busyMarissa Scannapieco, owner of Pixie Mouse Travel Agency in St. James, N.Y., said when Disney announced the June 30 opening...

Royal Caribbean to pay commission on future cruise creditsA practice implemented last fall, when many cruises were disrupted by hurricanes, is now permanent.

CCRA vows stronger enforcement of accreditation rulesCCRA said agents who don't meet standards will have 30 days to comply or their code will be purged from the database.

Sabre says mainframe will be history by 2023The company said the migration to cloud systems, which is well underway, will reduce annual operating expenses by more than...

On the 17-day Indian Royal Tour, travelers get to rub elbows with the likes of the Udaipur royal family.

VeryFirstTo targets wealthy customers who crave novel experiencesWant to dine at every Michelin three-starred restaurant in the world? That can be arranged for a cool $235,507.

Orlando Travel Academy gets an upgrade

Orlando Travel Academy gets an upgradeThe agent training tool is now mobile-friendly and offers more video, updated info on attractions and hotels and training in...

They're not millennials: Targeting Generation Z

They're not millennials: Targeting Generation ZMarketers are beginning to shift their focus from millennials to the next generation, whose members are just starting to buy...

ASTA looks to Passport Online for chapter websitesChapter presidents will have the chance to sign up for NexCite, Passport Online's customizable website solution.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters getting bigger in TexasThe cruise retailer plans to open 19 new franchise locations in the state by 2023.

Tourism Cares hires new CEO

Tourism Cares hires new CEOPaula Vlamings is the former executive director of the Planeterra Foundation, G Adventures' philanthropic organization. She...