ABTA
ABTA is the UK travel association that protects consumers and sets standards for tour operators and agencies.
#TravelAgencies
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CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
CLIA, or Cruise Lines International Association, is the leading global trade organization for the cruise industry.
TAA (Travel Agent Academy)
Travel Agent Academy (TAA) is an online training platform offering courses and certifications for travel advisors.
U.S. Travel Agencies Surpass $100 Billion in Airline Ticket Sales
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
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
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
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
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
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
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
MAST Travel Network has named longtime cruise and hospitality executive Andrew Davis as its new president and COO, effective January 2.
ASTA
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, represents and supports travel professionals around the world.
ARTA (Association of Retail Travel Agents)
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
ARTA, the Association of Retail Travel Agents, supports and represents independent travel agencies in the U.S.
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
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
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
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.