Claudette Covey

Travel advisors provide clients with with personalized service and amenities, thereby providing more value than OTAs are able to deliver.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveiled its 2028 Europe sailings with 52 itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, featuring the yachts Evrima and Ilma.

Great Rail Journeys has launched the Landmark Collection, offering luxury escorted rail vacations with iconic routes, premium accommodations and exclusive experiences.

Hyatt and Delta Air Lines announced a long-term partnership, linking their loyalty programs to offer shared benefits, allowing elite members to earn points and miles on qualifying travel.

TSA may allow TSA PreCheck passengers to carry full water bottles at select airports with newer CT screening technology, although the existing 3-1-1 liquid rule remains in effect and broad implementation lacks funding.

Montecito Village Travel launched a co-branded website with Approach Guides to enhance advisors' marketing efforts, enabling personalized outreach and consistent client engagement, focusing on scalable content and lead generation.

Omni Hotels & Resorts will debut its first Mexican resort, Omni Pontoque at Punta de Mita, in spring 2027, featuring 202 rooms, a variety of suites, luxury amenities and extensive event spaces on 50 oceanfront acres.

'Take great care of every client you work with, because one happy client can lead to years of repeat business and referrals.

Global Travel Collection has launched a Technology Advisory Council to involve advisors in shaping and guiding the technology strategy for its luxury travel business, focusing on improving workflows and enhancing advisor capabilities.

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