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In October 2020, Robin Lawther took a post managing Expedia's Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP). He was no stranger to the company -- he's been with Expedia for eight years, always on the B2B side -- but it was a "low point" for the company and the travel industry as a whole as the pandemic raged, Lawther recalled. Despite the volatility at the time, Lawther, today the vice president of Expedia TAAP, still saw the promise in a segment of Expedia's business that serves travel advisors. "We've always looked at this business and said, 'Actually, we think this business should be a lot bigger,'" Lawther said. "We've always thought there was a lot of potential in it, we just never, up until that point, made the investment necessary in the business that it really deserved." Now, Expedia (No. 2 on Travel Weekly's 2023 Power List), is changing that. In the past year, the company has upped its investment in TAAP both in terms of s...

Skift Take Some experiences can take place in a day. Others need at least a week. It requires complex travel planning, but the adventure far outweighs these challenges, which is why TourRadar wants to extend its travel product reach to more travel companies, especially online travel agencies. Selene Brophy Adventure booking platform TourRadar has added two new partners, Local Adventures and TRAVLR, to its business-to-business tool for selling organized multi-day adventure travel. TourRadar's booking tool enables partners to offer customers a selection of curated trips across 160 countries, such as a safari in Southern Africa, a Galapagos scuba-diving adventure, or a European river cruise.   Online marketplaces like GetYourGuide and Viator are well-known for selling day tours. But TourRadar CEO and founder Travis Pittman considers multi-day tours a "missing part" of offerings from online travel...

President Biden spent more than a third of the past year at a getaway spot — either one of his Delaware residences, a posh vacation site or Camp David, according to a Post review of public records. The 81-year-old commander in chief was away at one of the relaxing locations or famous retreat 138 days in 2023 — or 37% of the time. Delaware was a favorite spot for the president, who spent 90 days, including frequent weekends and one prolonged vacation, at either his personal residence in the tony Wilmington suburb of Greenville or his sun-and-sand hideaway in Rehoboth. He spent 22 days, including travel time, on official vacation in all in 2023. That time was enjoyed at either his Delaware homes or in St. Croix, Lake Tahoe or Nantucket. He also was at Camp David 26 days, not including the two days he was prepping and getting ready for a trilateral summit. Biden's number of getaway days in 2023 was only slightly down from 202...

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By Carlton Reid For Mailonline Published: 04:25 EST, 21 December 2023 | Updated: 04:25 EST, 21 December 2023 Last week, I turned down a luscious invite to Abu Dhabi, complete with a business-class flight and a five-star hotel. Was I mad? Yes, mad about runaway climate change, and so, despite being a travel writer, I've stopped flying. Being a travel writer that doesn't fly is deemed so exotic that I was the second story on Monday's As It Happens, a 55-year-old radio news show aired by Canada's national broadcaster.  The incredulous CBC host asked me when I'd quit. It was a decision brought on by the pandemic, I replied. My last flight was in March 2020, returning from Israel on a group press trip to Palestine. As we landed at Heathrow, and our phones started pinging with the latest news, I remember talking, incredulously, about the likelihood of lockdowns with my fello...

We've long been fans of Mongolia for its seemingly limitless expanses and adventure camps—and the fact that travel here costs as little as $75 per day (including accommodations). The country is on a mission to lure even more travelers into its borders in 2024, with upcoming initiatives like its first-ever direct US flight and visa-free travel for dozens of nationalities. You can also expect even more offbeat cultural experiences next year: Local operator Breanna Wilson is expanding her 2024 tours to include a digital nomad week, a women-only retreat in Orkhon Valley, and a three-day archery training session. Vietnam 1 USD = 24,275.00 VND Plenty of countries in Southeast Asia are great deals for dollar carriers right now, but we recommend a trip to Vietnam—in part because of the steadily increasing exchange rate, but mostly for the country's mind-blowing beauty. Hanoi is arguably the most romantic city in the region, but don't be afraid to venture off the beaten track during...

Choosing what to see on your first visit to Yellowstone can be overwhelming. It's vast, it's beautiful, and it's filled with beautiful landmarks. In this article, we show you the best things to do in Yellowstone National Park that you simply cannot miss. We start with the top Yellowstone attractions that you must see in one day, and then continue on for those who have two or three days in Yellowstone NP. When planning your trip to Yellowstone, we also give you recommendations on where to stay and a handy map for your reference of where things are located. I know that when Dave and I looked at the map before planning our trip to Yellowstone, we felt intimidated. How could we ever cover so much ground to see everything we wanted? Don't worry, it can be done. Table of Contents Best Things to do in Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and it is very easy to get around and see its top attractions quickly. With the greates...

The global destination management service market is experiencing growth due to factors such as an increase in travel & tourism, a rise in focus on experiential travel, and globalization and cross-cultural exchange. PORTLAND, Ore. , Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Destination Management Service Market By Service Type (Event Management, Accommodation Booking, Transportation Logistics, Others), By Application (Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Adventure Tourism, Others), By Client Type (Event Planners, Individual, Travel Agencies, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032." According to the report, the global destination management service industry generated $3.6 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to generate $6.9 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2032. Allied_Market_Research_Logo Request Sample Copy of the Report: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/11...

Getty Images Getty Images Everyone should be able to pack their authentic selves and feel welcomed when they travel, but for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, this notion is often supplanted by hesitation. Luckily though, with travel specialists who cater to the community, and organizations like the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) , there's no need to go it alone.  While LGBTQIA+ folks may have more to think about when it comes to planning a trip, leaning on a tour operator or trip designer can make all the difference. These savvy industry experts have made it their duty to learn the ins and outs of queer travel, whether it's for a group of gay men, a lesbian couple, a solo transgender tourist, or a family with same-sex parents.  Working with a specialist is about more than obtaining reliable inspiration on where to go in the first place (that'll likely be informed by the status of LGBTQIA+ rights in that destination), but also which speci...