Jamie Biesiada

NEW YORK -- ASTA president and CEO Zane Kerby aims to recover $100,000 in unpaid commissions this year for member agencies as part of the trade group's fight against hotels that don't pay promptly. Kerby spoke about that goal and ASTA's efforts to call ou... See more

Cruise Planners wants its new franchisees to hit the ground running. Owners who become franchises in 2026 will get a free trip they can research, plan and book. They will also earn commission on the booking. The promotion is available for a limited time. ... See more

Boca Raton, Fla.-based host agency Oasis Travel Network has launched OTN Academy, a refreshed training program designed for brand new travel advisors. OTN, No. 53 on Travel Weekly's Power List , said the self-paced program takes around 60 to 70 hours to c... See more

With the FAA closing airspace in the Eastern Caribbean on Jan. 3 because of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, travel advisors scrambled to accommodate clients with canceled flights during a busy period of Caribbean travel. Airspace reopened on Jan... See more

The Travel Institute has named Taylor Ruecking its new president following the retirement of Diane Petras . Taylor Rueckling Ruecking, who has been transitioning into the role with Petras' assistance since early December, has named Guida Botelho the insti... See more