Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Is All-Inclusive Luxury or a Budget Label? It Depends on Who's Selling ItExpert Advice and Hacks for Combatting Rising Travel Costs Amid InflationAs heard on Excess Baggage:Delta Air Lines Raises Ticket Cancellation Fees Up to $500 on Unbundled Premium ‘Basic’ FaresRiviera Travel River Cruises Adds Chief Customer Experience Officer, Dedicated Onboard Cruise HostsDemand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to KnowMarriott's Second Quarter Results Marred by International DeclineState Department Issues Fresh Middle East Travel AdvisoryRiver authority says Portugal's Douro has reached its ship limitASTA Launches Tool for Advisors to Report Supplier ConcernsRoyal Caribbean: Cruise Demand Powers Through Global Headwinds

Emma joins Korrine and Theresa on this episode of The TIN Lounge to discuss the travel trends and top stories from the first half of 2026. She is the Features Editor at Travel Weekly and came prepared to spill the tea.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:Low Water Levels Muddle River Cruises In Europe, Force Cancellations & AdjustmentsFinding the Right Travel Industry Event for YouAs heard on Excess Baggage:United will block some Economy Plus middle seats to give flyers more roomGlobus unveils new small-group tours in Asia and AfricaHolland America Line Reveals Zuiderdam as Next Ship Set for Major Transformation47% of Americans Scale Back Summer Travel as Grocery and Gas Costs Eat Into Vacation BudgetsTurks and Caicos Reports Record Tourism NumbersCrystal Unveils New Family, Outdoor Spaces Aboard Crystal GraceTrafalgar Launches Early Access Program with No Fee FAMs

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Aashima Ratti, of AR Travels, to talk about her passion for accessible travel and how she went from caring about the issue to actively pushing the industry to make it a priority. You can find Aashima on Instagram @bonvoyaash

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected]:AI Isn’t Replacing Travel Advisors, It’s Empowering Them to Do MoreFinding your niche: Strategies for travel advisorsAs heard on Excess Baggage:As Weather Anxiety Grows, Sensible Weather Expands InternationallySeabourn Quest Completes Most Extensive Refit in Luxury Line's HistoryASTA makes its Hotel Watch List public for two weeksNew TSA Gold+ Program Will Privatize Screening at More US AirportsAzamara Cruises Unveils 2027 Overland Experiences CollectionClub Med Plans Expansion to St. CroixNew Opening: White Elephant AspenCancel For Any Reason Coverage Is the Most-Searched Travel Insurance Benefit of 2026Fora: Summer 2026 Bookings Nearly Double Last Year's Pace

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop — And Doesn’t Realize ItA New Study Decodes the Mindset of ‘Indulgent Explorers’ As heard on Excess Baggage:Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions ShipTTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong DemandWindstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing ToolsJamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost HereNCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expensesRoyal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise DemandAirlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines ShutdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn’t Strategy, It’s SeparationThese Are the Trends Driving Luxury Travel According to Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group As heard on Excess Baggage:Tauck Expands 2027 Domestic Travel Collection with New National Park ToursAmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise ShipOrient Express introduces its first sailing yachtUber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnershipASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor DayTraveler Spending Reaches All-Time HighRoyal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued SuccessThe trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking As heard on Excess Baggage:Backroads is USTOA’s Newest Active MemberSmithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways CollectionDelta to introduce new business-class suite next yearAirfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costsVirgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los AngelesKensington Unveils New Europe ItinerariesWhy Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel AdvisorsBeaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor SupportMontecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking SalesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: [email protected] Discussion:WHERE DO WE GO from here?More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning — the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade As heard on Excess Baggage:MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To DropCruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska ItinerariesTrafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling GuideTSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normalRoyal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the SeasASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government ShutdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.