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Travel Agent is a weekly publication aimed at professionals in the travel agency sector, produced by Questex Media Group and headquartered in New York City. This magazine provides the latest news and insights from the travel industry. In addition to the print version, there is also an online edition available. Questex Media is also behind Travel Agent University, a platform for online travel education. Related publications under the same umbrella include Luxury Travel Adviser, Home Based Travel Agent, the Official Travel Industry Directory, Hotel & Motel Management, Premier Hotels & Resorts, and Premier Spas & Romance.

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Orvieto: What an Italian Hill Town Should Be

1 week ago | travelagentcentral.com | Rick Steves

by Rick Steves, April 14, 2025Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. About 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of tufo volcanic stone (tuff), overlooking cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. A visit here will reward you with a delightful, perfectly preserved, and virtually traffic-free world highlighted by a colorful-inside-and-out cathedral and some of Italy's best wine.
Stats: Pop Culture, Social Media, AI Tools Shaping Modern Travel | Travel Agent Central

1 week ago | travelagentcentral.com

The busiest travel season of the year is fast approaching, and consumers are redefining how they plan and experience travel.
Ambassador Cruise Launches New Dining Experience in Vietnam | Travel Agent Central

1 week ago | travelagentcentral.com

The boutique cruise operator has launched a new “Dining Under the Stars” concept in the Halong and Lan Ha Bays. Here's what you can expect.
Week in Review: Tariffs, Advisor Training and a Sandals Sale

1 week ago | travelagentcentral.com | Matt Turner

Tariffs dominated the global conversation this week as the Trump administration enacted several new levies on trade partners on Monday, only to withdraw them a day later. Markets globally seesawed as a result. Somewhat surprisingly, in a flash study conducted by MMGY Global, more than eight in 10 consumers still said they intend to travel for leisure over the next 12 months. That's down just 4 percent from MMGY’s last “Portrait of American Travelers” study, which was fielded in mid-February.
Sandals Is Reportedly Up for Sale; Will it Have Any Takers?

2 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com | Cameron Sperance

A popular all-inclusive resort brand hitting the market might seem like catnip for major hotel companies like Marriott International, Hilton, Hyatt, Accor and IHG Hotels & Resorts—each of which has shown significant interest in expanding in this sector in recent years. But there might be some hurdles to clear before Sandals Resorts International, rumored to be on the market, finds a buyer.
Croatia’s Past Lives on in Modern-Day Split

2 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com | Rick Steves

by Rick Steves, April 7, 2025Lounging alongside the Adriatic Sea, on the famed Dalmatian Coast, Split is a bustling metropolis, serious port city, major transit hub, and top sightseeing destination, all rolled into one. It hums with the vibrancy you'd expect from Croatia's second-largest city (after capitalZagreb), plus the seaside ambiance of sleepier coastal towns. Split has all the trappings of a modern city.
Week in Review: Trump Tariffs, Travel Trends, New in the DR

2 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com | Matt Turner

President Donald Trump this week issued a series of tariffs against 57 countries, in addition to a flat 10 percent tariff on all imports to the U.S. globally. The result has been further “retaliatory” tariffs from China, as well as promised reciprocation from the European Union, Canada, Mexico and others. Following the announcement, the U.S. stock market had its worst day in years. What does this mean?
First Trip to Europe? What to Expect

3 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com | Rick Steves

by Rick Steves, April 2, 2025If you're planning your first trip to Europe, congratulations! Learning about the world through travel is the best thing that ever happened to me. Things are different in Europe — that's why you go. But every first-timer has concerns about getting along in an unfamiliar place. Travelers are worried or curious about everything from bed sizes and strange food to language problems and pickpockets. Here are a few friendly tips to help smooth the way.
How Will Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Affect Travel?

3 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com | Matt Turner

President Donald Trump has deemed Wednesday, April 2, as “Liberation Day.” At 4 p.m. ET, he will, from the White House’s Rose Garden, announce sweeping global tariffs on a myriad of U.S. trade partners. The new tariffs—which are still under works as of this morning—will go into effect immediately upon announcement. The European Union, Canada, Mexico and Australia have all reportedly vowed to reciprocate any tariffs levied against them.
GetYourGuide Dives Into the Truth About “The White Lotus” Travelers | Travel Agent Central

3 weeks ago | travelagentcentral.com

Fans are seeking different kinds of adventures than the HBO show’s characters, prioritizing authentic travel experiences. Learn more here.