U.S. Travel Agencies Surpass $100 Billion in Airline Ticket Sales
U.S. travel agencies crossed a historic milestone in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in airline ticket sales despite uneven demand and softer consumer confidence.
ASTA Leads Industry Push for Commission Transparency After Norwegian Cruise Line Decision
ASTA and major travel industry partners are calling for greater commission transparency after Norwegian Cruise Line eliminated non-commissionable fares, marking a potential turning point for advisor compensation.
Italy Fines Ryanair €255 Million Over Alleged Abuse of Market Power
Italy’s competition authority has fined Ryanair €255 million, accusing the airline of abusing its dominant position by restricting how travel agencies sell and bundle its flights.
MAST Travel Network Appoints Andrew Davis as President and COO
MAST Travel Network has named longtime cruise and hospitality executive Andrew Davis as its new president and COO, effective January 2.
ASTA
ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, represents and supports travel professionals around the world.
ARTA (Association of Retail Travel Agents)
ARTA, the Association of Retail Travel Agents, supports and represents independent travel agencies in the U.S.
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)
The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) handles financial transactions between airlines and travel agencies in the U.S.
Ryanair Unveils Travel Agent Direct Platform to Empower Offline Agencies and Enhance Transparency
Ryanair has launched Travel Agent Direct (TAD), a platform tailored to offline travel agencies that enables direct booking, transparent pricing, and reliable communication with customers across 230+ destinations.
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