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The Rhine River with low water levels in Konigswinter, Germany.

Low river levels in Europe are challenging river cruise lines and advisorsWhile river lines are busy adjusting operations, travel advisors are working overtime addressing client concerns and disrupted...

Johanna Jainchill

Let's end these travel trendsAdvisors at Virtuoso's annual conference talked about changes they'd like to see in how people approach travel planning.

The DOT is also asking for feedback on repealing the entire rule for displaying fares, which ASTA is against.

ASTA: DOT proposal to ease fare-display rule is reasonableThe travel agency group called the DOT's proposed changes "practical updates" to the full-fare ad rule enacted in 2012.

Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch at Virtuoso Travel Week.

Virtuoso unveils AI-powered intelligence toolThe technology can assist with hotel recommendations, training opportunities and supplier research.

Weathering economic storms: How cruising keeps its head above water

Weathering economic storms: How cruising keeps its head above waterStock market wobbles and global conflict might turn the economy down, but through it all cruisers don't want to give up their...

Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas.

Virtuoso forecasts 2026 sales will be up nearly 21%At Virtuoso Travel Week, the consortium shared that sales are up in every region. Advanced bookings are strong.

Under NCL's prior strategy, pricing was sometimes held high throughout most of the booking curve and then dropped steeply in the final few months before the cruise.

Cruise sellers are on board with NCL's change in pricing strategyNCL aims for more consistent and moderated pricing throughout the booking curve, which is expected to reel in earlier bookings...

The Scenic Pearl on the Moselle River in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany.

Scenic opens advisor bookings for 2028 Europe river cruisesThe luxury brand has made some changes, including deeper immersion into the Saone and Rhone regions on its Spectacular South of...

Odyssey Travel acquires Unique Travel of Palm Beach

Odyssey Travel acquires Unique Travel of Palm BeachThe deal, which went into effect Aug. 1, expands Odyssey Travel's presence in Florida to four offices and merges two...

Why Envoyage affiliated with Travel Leaders Network

Why Envoyage affiliated with Travel Leaders NetworkEnvoyage executive Christina Pedroni said TLN's lead-generation tool and strong cruise program were keys to the deal.

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