Day: February 8, 2021

Global Travel Collection Expands, Adding 70 Travel Advisors

By Tina D. Thompson 3 months ago

Global Travel Collection (GTC) continues to expand its presence, adding 70 new travel advisors to its team in six months. The advisors, 25 of whom are based in the U.K., comprise well-established names in the industry, as well as travel agency newcomers. 

“Even though travel is one of the industries that has been most affected by the pandemic, many advisors see the plentiful opportunities for when demand returns,” said Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, in a press announcement.  

Global Travel Collection, it says, represents the largest community of luxury travel agencies, including the networks of Protravel

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Wyndham Destinations buys Travel + Leisure for $100M

By Tina D. Thompson 3 months ago

Wyndham Destinations, an Orlando, Fla.-based timeshare resort company, has acquired Travel + Leisure from publishing giant Meredith in a $100 million deal.

The resort company owns 230 timeshare resorts and runs 18 travel clubs. Meredith will continue to operate the media properties under a long term-licensing deal as the company uses it to enhance its travel club relationships.

“Over the past 18 months, we have laid the foundation to expand our footprint beyond our core vacation ownership business, and today we add one of the most trusted and influential brands in travel through the acquisition of Travel + Leisure,” said

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Holidays 2021: Travel insurance expert warns Brits ‘take huge’ risk by ignoring FCO advice | Travel News | Travel

By Tina D. Thompson 3 months ago

Holidays have been a contentious topic throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Although the government has long warned against travel, many Britons have decided to jet-set anyway. By travelling when the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against it is a risky business indeed.

Analysis of the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) November International Air Passenger Traffic data has revealed a whopping 1,439,268 travellers may have travelled abroad uninsured during the UK’s second national lockdown in November 2020.

If one looks at July, August and September, too, over three million Britons may have been uninsured during November and these summer months, according to

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Beach Essentials:10 Beach Must-Haves for Your Next Vacation

By Tina D. Thompson 3 months ago

After experiencing a series of challenging events in your office or personal life, you deserve a refreshing break. The past year has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for each one of us!  A beach vacation is the best way to relax with your friends and family.

beach essentials

According to an article published in 2019, going to a beach makes you closer to nature. The soothing sound of the waves can help you relieve stress. It will also give you better sleeping hours, especially if you have insomnia. It will also help you absorb more Vitamin D, responsible for attracting

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