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There's a growing thirst for sober travel

There's a growing thirst for sober travelWith drinking habits changing among younger people, tour companies are adding alcohol-free itineraries.

Railbookers Group CEO Frank Marini talked about AI at the company's Global Summit last year.

Some tour operators are using AI to gain customer insightsFor example, Railbookers Group uses AI to uncover travel trends and reveal what is driving the popularity of destinations.

A Wildland Trekking tour group visiting Grand Canyon National Park.

Tour operators wary of national park disruptions after Trump's job cutsSeveral tour providers said they have been reassured by concession partners that services will not be interrupted, but some...

ETS Tours began offering once-monthly departures to Israel in May 2024 and will resume regular departures this May.

Tour operators are 'slowly but surely' returning to IsraelWith two major U.S. airlines planning to resume flights to Israel this spring, tour operators are cautiously arranging their...

John Hall’s Alaska is offering a new itinerary that includes a photography lesson on how to best capture the northern lights.

Travelers are over the moon for astrotourismTour operators say that astronomy tourism, astrotourism for short, has drawn sky-high interest following the 2024 total solar...

A boat ride around the Osaka Castle.

Culture, foodie scene, a great value: Why Japan continues to be popularJapan welcomed a record number of visitors last year, fueled by post-pandemic travel and pop culture.

Leigh Barnes says DEI and sustainability continue to be pillars of the company.

Tour operator Intrepid Travel aims to become a household name in AmericaThe adventure travel specialist will make a big marketing push over the next two years as well as increase product offerings,...

More than a third of respondents to Travel Weekly's 2024 Travel Industry Survey who are 45 or younger said they use TikTok to communicate with clients.

As the pendulum swings on TikTok, advisors and suppliers wait and wonderTravel advisors who rely on TikTok say the app's regulatory roller coaster has been a lesson to not put all their eggs in one...

An ETS Tours group at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. ETS Tours, which offers faith-based itineraries, has planned special trips for the Holy Year.

Tour operators are welcoming flocks of Jubilee travelers in 2025Millions will arrive in Italy as the Catholic Church celebrates Jubilee, a once-in-a-quarter-century tradition.

Tourists at the Roman ruins in Rome.

Globus is gearing up for a busy year in ItalyGlobus said it will offer 33 unique itineraries to Italy in 2025, covering 13 regions, 99 cities and several travel styles.

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