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The view of Hawaii Island's Waipio Valley from an overlook.

Tours can return to the Big Island's Waipio ValleyThe destination had been closed because of hazardous road conditions.

London's skyline.

One crazy summer: Travel advisors look back on a hectic season in EuropePrices were high, availability was low and air travel proved difficult as demand for Europe came roaring back.

A newly born sea lion in the Galapagos.

It's all about the adventure on Lindblad's Galapagos expedition cruiseThis weeklong Wild Galapagos Escape itinerary in the archipelago is a reminder of what an expedition cruise should be.

People visit Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death.

London travel demand rises following Queen Elizabeth's deathTravel booking app Hopper reports that flight searches and bookings in the days leading up to the queen's funeral on Sept. 19...

The FTA has established standards for each segment of the travel industry, including cruises.

Family Travel Association launches certification program for suppliersThe FTA said it is "taking the lead in developing industry standards and guidelines that define what it means to be truly...

During the Premium Costa Rica tour, Intrepid guests will walk suspension bridges in the Monteverde rainforest.

Intrepid Travel expands premium offeringsEvery Intrepid Premium itinerary includes a feature stay and signature experience that are not available on other Intrepid...

CosmoTrips? The latest travel entrant

CosmoTrips? The latest travel entrantCosmopolitan magazine is the latest consumer brand to sell travel. Tour operators and advisors, take note: Its hyperfocus on...

The Kinkaku-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Japan further relaxes tourism restrictionsThe country will allow tour groups without a guide and will raise its arrivals cap to 50,000 visitors next month.

Cologne, Germany. Tour companies have voiced concerns over Germany's plans to charge a value-added tax on non-EU tour operators.

Tour operators voice serious concerns over Germany's VAT plansOperators identified issues such as factoring the tax into 2023 prices and how much extra paperwork the VAT would create.

Getting serious about sustainability

Getting serious about sustainabilityDuring a recent Africa Travel Week webinar, industry players pointed to signs that the trade, suppliers and travelers have...

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