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New agency from small-group adventure expertCarol Austin, who ran tour operator Austin Adventures with her husband, Dan, has launched a new travel agency, Privada Travel.

Hawaii Roundtable participants: Top row, from left, Jack Richards, Pleasant Holidays; Susan Ogden, Gogo Vacations/Liberty Travel; Ray Snisky, ALG Vacations; John De Fries, Hawaii Tourism Authority; Melissa Krueger of Classic Vacations; and Sean Dee, Outrigger Hospitality Group. Bottom row: Christine Hitt; Ashley Hunter, Avoya Travel; Arnie Weissmann, Travel Weekly editor in chief; Camille Olivere, Globus family of brands; and Kama Winters, Delta Vacations.

Taking on the state's top issues at the Hawaii RoundtableExperts debate Hawaii's big tourism topics, from the Malama program to taxes.

A solo traveler ziplines in Costa Rica on an Intrepid trip.

Tour operators report high demand for solo travelBookings for individual travel for 2023 have exceeded expectations, surpassing 2019 levels so far this year.

ASTA is hoping to encourage more suppliers to pay commissions faster.

ASTA will publicize suppliers that pay commissions promptlyASTA intends to publish a list of partners that pay travel advisors within 30 days of final payment.

Casa Madrigal, as it appears in the Disney animated film "Encanto," was inspired by sites in Colombia's Cocora Valley. Adventures by Disney's new Colombia tour, which debuts in 2024, draws its inspiration from the film.

Adventures by Disney adds destinations for 2024Colombia and Canada's Maritime Provinces will be the focus of two new eight-day itineraries.

EF Go Ahead Tours is offering a Kenya safari trip for solo travelers.

EF Go Ahead Tours expands solo optionsThe operator is launching new tours in Kenya, Spain and Japan as well as an itinerary combining visits to London, Paris and...

Travelers at the Grand Canyon during a national parks tour.

TTC Tour Brands finds travelers like to go off the beaten path, but with guidesThe tour company uncovered trends in its latest survey of customers.

USTOA picks CIE Tours' Elizabeth Crabill for leadership postThe USTOA has appointed the CEO to chair its executive committee.

South Africa creates a framework for sustainable adventure travelSatsa, South Africa's inbound travel association, has created documents that establish standards and guidelines for adventure...

Traveling light and other ecofriendly trends in African tourism

Traveling light and other ecofriendly trends in African tourismHere are some ideas for travelers who are looking to have a positive impact when visiting the continent.

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