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Focus on culinary travel: Turning meals into memories

Focus on culinary travel: Turning meals into memoriesToday's foodie travelers want to balance high-end dining with authentic local spots. And they want the stories behind the...

Tourism New Zealand says Hobbiton, "The Lord of the Rings" film set, is the most recognized New Zealand location among U.S. travelers.

After 25 years, 'The Lord of the Rings' still attracts visitors to New ZealandTravelers are still eager to explore Middle-earth -- or something close to it -- as "The Lord of the Rings" movies celebrate a...

The sun sets over The Old Manse of Blair, a boutique hotel in the Scottish Highlands.

Luxury Gold's new Scotland tour: Charming hotels, diverse experiencesIn Scotland, travelers will find a beloved breed of cows along with haggis and glens. They'll also discover a new take on...

A scenic spot in Rome features St. Peter's Basilica in the background. Italy topped the USTOA's list of top destinations for tour operators in 2026.

Preview 2026: The year ahead for toursTour operators are optimistic about 2026 following a year of growth, even amid economic and political uncertainty.

A pilgrim reaches the end of his journey to Camino de Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

While war takes toll on Israel tourism, faith-based travel adaptsTour operators that normally focus on the Holy Land have discovered there's an appetite for similar itineraries in other parts...

Tauck's Essence of the Seine is a six-day river cruise. Tauck is introducing six-day river cruises in 2026.

No shortage of options for travelers who have limited vacation timeTour operators are seeing rising demand for shorter itineraries from travelers who want to see the world but have a limited...

Travelers pose in front of the Sandhills Curiosity Shop, a Route 66 attraction in Erick, Oklahoma.

Route 66 centennial: Special tours tap into nostalgiaTravelers can get their kicks on Route 66 next year as destinations and tour operators celebrate the Mother Road's centennial.

Intrepid Travel guests on a rail itinerary.

Intrepid invests in growing its custom travel offeringsThe market for custom tours appears to be growing, particularly in the U.S.

Sandra Solis, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy’s (AKP) coordinator in Peru, high-fives students in Kenya’s Masai Mara.

Tourism-funded philanthropy is more important than everTour operators' nonprofits are stepping up during a time when foreign aid has been cut.

Participants in the Instagrammable moments panel, from left: Danny Genung, Harr Travel; Eddy Mestre, Uniworld; Kendall O’Malley, Backroads; Steve Smotrys, HX Expeditions; Cathy Bennis, Audley Travel; Kelly Hogan, The Travel Corporation; and Cruise Planners franchise owner Susie Flores.

Travel advisors encouraged to sell those Instagrammable momentsPanelists at a CruiseWorld session said advisors should get to know their clients' interests and use their own social media...

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