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On this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Aashima Ratti, of AR Travels, to talk about her passion for accessible travel and how she went from caring about the issue to actively pushing the industry to make it a priority.

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Discussion:

AI Isn’t Replacing Travel Advisors, It’s Empowering Them to Do More

Finding your niche: Strategies for travel advisors

As heard on Excess Baggage:

As Weather Anxiety Grows, Sensible Weather Expands Internationally

Seabourn Quest Completes Most Extensive Refit in Luxury Line's History

ASTA makes its Hotel Watch List public for two weeks

New TSA Gold+ Program Will Privatize Screening at More US Airports

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2027 Overland Experiences Collection

Club Med Plans Expansion to St. Croix

New Opening: White Elephant Aspen

Cancel For Any Reason Coverage Is the Most-Searched Travel Insurance Benefit of 2026

Fora: Summer 2026 Bookings Nearly Double Last Year's Pace

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Discussion:
The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop — And Doesn’t Realize It
A New Study Decodes the Mindset of ‘Indulgent Explorers’

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions Ship
TTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong Demand
Windstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing Tools
Jamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost Here
NCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expenses
Royal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise Demand
Airlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown

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Discussion:
Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn’t Strategy, It’s Separation
These Are the Trends Driving Luxury Travel According to Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Tauck Expands 2027 Domestic Travel Collection with New National Park Tours
AmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise Ship
Orient Express introduces its first sailing yacht
Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnership
ASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor Day
Traveler Spending Reaches All-Time High
Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7
ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for Advisors

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Discussion:
Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued Success
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Backroads is USTOA’s Newest Active Member
Smithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways Collection
Delta to introduce new business-class suite next year
Airfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costs
Virgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los Angeles
Kensington Unveils New Europe Itineraries
Why Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel Advisors
Beaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor Support
Montecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales

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Discussion:
WHERE DO WE GO from here?
More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning — the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade

As heard on Excess Baggage:
MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27
US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To Drop
Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries
Trafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling Guide
TSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normal
Royal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the Seas
ASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown

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Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.

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Discussion:
Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded Travelers
When Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor’s Role
Travel advisors in action during the Mexico crisis
Know your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients

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