American Society of Travel Advisors

Elevate Your Travel Dreams? Over Half of U.S. Adults Seek Luxury Getaways in the Next Two Years

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The study, conducted by the independent agency Atomik Research between September 15-17, 2023, surveyed Americans about their vacationing inspiration, habits, and planning.

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  • The study, conducted by the independent agency Atomik Research between September 15-17, 2023, surveyed Americans about their vacationing inspiration, habits, and planning.
  • The Dawn of a New Luxury Era: 62% of adults say luxury is no longer defined by how much money is spent.
  • Luxury Budgets Soar: On average, adults estimate they will spend $11,705 per person on their next luxury travel stay in 2024.
  • With more than three million passengers annually, ALGV features well-established vacation brands including Apple Vacations ®, Funjet Vacations ®, Travel Impressions ®, Southwest Vacations ®, Blue Sky Tours ®, and United Vacations®.

‘Tis the Season: Chase Travel Reveals 2023 Holiday Travel Trends, Tips, and Predictions for 2024 Travel

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Earn points for holiday travel: Eligible Chase cardmembers can earn 5k bonus points for booking a flight and hotel through Chase Travel.

Key Points: 
  • Earn points for holiday travel: Eligible Chase cardmembers can earn 5k bonus points for booking a flight and hotel through Chase Travel.
  • Get ahead and give the gift of travel: With Travel Advisors already booking 2024 travel plans, it is never too early to start booking 2024 travels and surprise a loved one with a trip.
  • Chase Travel 2024 Predictions: Looking ahead, FROSCH and Valerie Wilson Travel Advisors anticipate the following trends to shape 2024 travel:
    Summer splurges: Travel Advisors are already booking 2024 summer travel plans, which points to an expected busy summer travel season.
  • Multi-gen family travel: Travel Advisors are seeing family travel of all shapes and forms continuing to grow – whether it is an increase in multi-generational cruise travel or parents and adult children traveling together, family travel time is expected to continue to become a focus for 2024.

Gloria Bohan Receives ASTA 's First Ever Icon Award

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan is the first recipient of ASTA's (The American Society of Travel Advisors) newest honor, the Icon Award. ASTA, the foremost international organization for travel advisors, promotes inclusivity and social progress within the industry. President and CEO, Zane Kerby, and Dianna Rom, Windstar's Vice President of Sales, presented Bohan the award in Saint Andrews, Scotland on October 18th.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan is the first recipient of ASTA's (The American Society of Travel Advisors) newest honor, the Icon Award.
  • President and CEO, Zane Kerby, and Dianna Rom, Windstar's Vice President of Sales, presented Bohan the award in Saint Andrews, Scotland on October 18th.
  • The Icon Award, sponsored by Windstar Cruises, was given to Bohan for her role as a gender equality advocate.
  • ASTA's Icon Award symbolizes how Bohan always has and will continue to pave the way for future female entrepreneurs.

AmTrav Readies Industry's Most Advanced Self-Service Functionality to Change, Cancel and Upgrade Trips

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Sunday, August 13, 2023
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"Travelers should only have to reach out to advisors when they choose to, not because their tool forces them."

Key Points: 
  • "Travelers should only have to reach out to advisors when they choose to, not because their tool forces them."
  • Automatically update company spend reports and traveler tracking in real time, just like with any other booking through AmTrav.
  • AmTrav's Change Trips feature is currently open to a select group of customers, and will be generally available in September.
  • To see AmTrav's new Change Trips feature first, stop by booth #2717 at the GBTA Convention 2023 for a demo or contact Susan Altman at [email protected] .

Emmy-Award Winning Host Ryan Seacrest Partners with Renowned Luxury Travel Platform Classic Vacations, Joining the Company as a Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic Vacations™, the #1 rated global luxury travel platform, is proud to welcome Ryan Seacrest as a strategic advisor.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic Vacations™, the #1 rated global luxury travel platform, is proud to welcome Ryan Seacrest as a strategic advisor.
  • Seacrest will work with Classic Vacations to support their global expansion and collaborate on innovative products, marketing, and services for their customers.
  • Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations, expressed her gratitude for Ryan Seacrest's support of Classic Vacations, and the travel industry overall.
  • We are delighted to welcome Ryan as a strategic advisor as we continue to evolve and grow."

Oceania Cruises Officially Welcomes Vista, First of All-New Allura Class

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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MIAMI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, last night christened its newest ship Vista at a glittering ceremony in Valletta, Malta. The first of the line's Allura Class vessels, the stunning 1,200-guest, all-veranda ship made her debut with a star-studded celebration headlined by her godmother, celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis, and an exclusive performance from legendary Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician Harry Connick, Jr.

Key Points: 
  • We are so thankful to our team members and partners worldwide who have worked tirelessly to bring us to Vista's grand debut."
  • Continuing to elevate The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, Vista features 11 onboard culinary venues including three which are new to Vista.
  • VIP attendees then enjoyed a concert by headliner and legendary live performer Connick, who delivered 60 minutes of non-stop entertainment.
  • For more information about Oceania Cruises, visit our website here , call 855-OCEANIA (855-623-2642) or contact a professional Travel Advisor.

PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES & AIR TAHITI NUI PARTNER TO CREATE LUXURIOUS SOUTH PACIFIC PRIZE PUZZLE PACKAGE FOR WHEEL OF FORTUNE "FAN FAVORITES" WEEK

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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"We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Air Tahiti Nui during our shared 25th Anniversary year to offer the prize puzzle on Wheel of Fortune for an entire week," said Susan Robison, General Manager, Sales & Marketing for Paul Gauguin Cruises.

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  • "We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Air Tahiti Nui during our shared 25th Anniversary year to offer the prize puzzle on Wheel of Fortune for an entire week," said Susan Robison, General Manager, Sales & Marketing for Paul Gauguin Cruises.
  • "At Air Tahiti Nui, we take great joy in sharing the beauty and magic of Tahiti with the world—and hosting travelers in the utmost comfort with our signature Polynesian hospitality," said Caroline Borawski, Vice President, The Americas, at Air Tahiti Nui.
  • For more information about Paul Gauguin Cruises, travelers can contact their preferred Travel Advisor, call 800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com .
  • For more details about Air Tahiti Nui, please visit www.airtahitinui.com .

THE LOVE AFFAIR CONTINUES: SANDALS® RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH ASTA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISOR DAY

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), Sandals Resorts International (SRI) - parent company of luxury all-inclusive brands Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts - is celebrating the integral role of travel advisors through exclusive programming and incentives in honor of Global Travel Advisor Day.

Key Points: 
  • "We're proud to have them as partners in our joint success and to champion the critical work of ASTA in recognizing the incredible travel advisor community today, and every day."
  • As the exclusive sponsor of Global Travel Advisor Day 2023, Sandals Resorts and ASTA are celebrating travel advisors with a Facebook Live today that will feature a one-on-one session between ASTA President Zane Kerby and Gary Sadler, who will also be speaking on stage at ASTA's Global Conference in Puerto Rico today.
  • For more information and details on the company's special Global Travel Advisor Day incentives, please visit: https://taportal.sandals.com/ .
  • For additional details on Global Travel Advisor Day, please visit ASTA's celebration toolkit Global Travel Advisor Day 2023 (asta.org) .

OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES 'ALL THREE AMENITIES FOR FREE' SALE NOW THROUGH APRIL

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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MIAMI, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its OLife Ultimate "All Three for Free" sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings.

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  • While Oceania Cruises' guests usually receive a generous package of included amenities such as dining at specialty restaurants, Internet, 24-hour room service, fitness classes and more, the OLife Ultimate "All Three for Free" offer provides up to an additional $800 in savings in shipboard credit for sought-after onboard amenities and dream-worthy shore excursions.
  • Guests can enjoy these extensive savings on Oceania Cruises' small, luxurious Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Marina, Riviera, and Sirena – nearly all of which have been beautifully re-inspired, with Marina due to be completed in 2024.
  • Shore Excursion Package: Based on a value of $150 per excursion, 6 shore excursions per stateroom.
  • For more information about Oceania Cruises, visit our website here , call 855-OCEANIA (855-623-2642) or contact a professional Travel Advisor.

OCEANIA CRUISES SHOWCASES THE NATURAL WONDERS OF ALASKA'S "LAST FRONTIER" FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH AUTHENTIC, LOCALLY CURATED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an abundance of immersive experiences in "The Last Frontier," embedding travelers in the fabric of Alaska's local communities. Sailing from Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver, travelers looking to go beyond the typical tourist sights and discover unique perspectives on local cultures and cuisines have 14 departures to choose from between May and September 2023 aboard the 656-guest Regatta.

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  • Through Oceania Cruises' Go Local tour series, guests can participate in exclusive small group excursions to experience destinations on an entirely new level.
  • In 2023, Oceania Cruises will be the very first cruise line to call on this port.
  • Search for bears, deer and bald eagles in their natural habitat in the remote Spasski River Valley outside of Hoonah.
  • For more information about Oceania Cruises, visit our website here , call 855-OCEANIA (855-623-2642) or contact a professional Travel Advisor.