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Destinations
7 Spooky Places to Visit in October in California this Halloween Season
I don’t usually associate California with fear, haunted houses, or Halloween. I associate the Golden State with stunning natural parks, cultural hubs, and green living. That being said, California defies easy summary. And if you’ve ever spent time further inland in the state, in places like…
— Travel Awaits
36 Hours in Busan, South Korea
If Seoul, South Korea’s capital, is the glamorous, center-of-attention sibling, Busan — the second-most-populous city — is the cool, rough-around-the-edges one. While its beaches are the main draw, Busan’s real charm is in how it wears its past on its sleeve. The influx of hundreds…
— New York Times
15 Epic Things to Do in Park City, Utah
What sets Park City apart from other mountain towns? Well, it offers tons of outdoor activities in addition to the obvious skiing and snowboarding, claims to have more chefs per capita than Paris and is easily accessible – only a 35-minute drive from Utah's Salt Lake…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
One of the 'Most Beautiful' Meteor Showers of 2025 Just Began, According to NASA–and It Can Be Seen Across the U.S.
An awe-inspiring celestial show is headed to Earth—and you can still get a front-row seat. The Orionid meteor shower happens once a year when Earth travels through debris left behind by extraterrestrial icon Halley’s Comet when it soared through the sky in 1986. According to…
— Travel+Leisure
I Went to an All-Female Adult Sleepaway Camp. Here’s What Happened.
It’s 7:30 a.m., and I’m standing at the top of a 30-foot waterslide, barefoot, in a swimsuit, wondering why I agreed to this. Below me: a wind-rippled lake. Behind me: a line of cheering women, all of whom I’ve only just met. On any other Saturday, I’d still be asleep. But I’m at Camp…
— USA Today
Lake Placid Slays in Every Season, and These Stunning Photos Prove It
Billed as the first winter resort in the United States, the village of Lake Placid, New York, and the adjacent lake of the same name are widely known for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. However, the Lake Placid region is gorgeous in every season. Here, we capture the…
— 10Best
Cruise
The 10 Can't-Miss Shore Excursions to Choose on Your Alaskan Cruise
When it’s time to choose your shore excursions on your Alaskan cruise, you’re got some excellent options. Should you land on a glacier in a helicopter for the ultimate two-hour hike or paddle a kayak while spying on humpback whales? Thanks to the multiple ports of call you’ll visit on…
— Fodor's Travel
All Cruise Ship Itineraries Impacted by Hurricane Priscilla
All eyes may be on the Caribbean from June through November as the Atlantic hurricane season takes cruising by storm, but guests sailing West Coast itineraries are having multiple storm impacts this year as well. Hurricane Priscilla is causing several itinerary changes. According to…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Duffy to Discuss Impact of Shutdown on Air Travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will visit Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday to discuss the effects of the federal government shutdown. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports…
— CBS News
Southwest Airlines Causes Concerns With Nearly 1,000 Flight Disruptions During First Weekend Of The Government Shutdown
The Airlines of America group, which represents major U.S. commercial carriers such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, has made it clear that passengers will be affected by the government shutdown. "When federal employees who manage air…
— The Travel
Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: What to Know About Booking Flights
For years, its bright-yellow planes have been a staple at airports near beaches, theme parks and the Strip in Las Vegas — and a vessel for price-conscious customers to fly on a budget. But with the holiday season now just weeks away, there are real concerns about the future of…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
What Happens When One of NYC's Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
For a quintessential Manhattan hotel experience on the Upper East Side, it’s hard to top the Mark Hotel. Rising between Fifth and Madison avenues, it’s a short walk from both Central Park and cultural heavyweights like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. The…
— Afar
Hotel Prices Lead Countries to Consider Skipping COP30 Climate Summit
Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at next month's COP30 climate summit in Brazil and some delegates are considering staying away as a shortage of hotels has driven prices to hundreds of dollars per night. Small island states on the frontline of rising sea levels…
— Reuters
Other and Odd
Solo Trips Abroad Take Off Among Women Who Seek Break From Work – And Their Families
Women are increasingly booking overseas holidays to take a break not only from work and home – but from their family, too. UK travel companies have reported an increase in bookings for solo travellers, primarily older women, often leaving partners behind to “explore on their…
— The Guardian
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: How To Enjoy A French Escape—In The Caribbean
Every once in a while, I get a craving for a little Parisian getaway. There’s just something enchanting about Paris: the cobblestone streets, the boutique shopping, and the cafes serving warm, flaky croissants. For most American travelers, a trip to the “City of Light” means a long flight…
— Essence
Can Tourism Be Respectful? Native Hawaiians Have a Plan.
Two decades ago, Noah Keola Ryan took a job as a hiking tour guide with a big company on Oahu, only to find out it was a sham. The company took photos of waterfalls from another island and touted them on its website. He’d have to explain to disappointed visitors that Oahu…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Jason Lewis Completes His Journey
Rarely recognized by most people, Jason Lewis became the first human to circumnavigate the planet entirely under his own power, using no motors and no sails on October 6, 2007. A British native, Jason Lewis was born in…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Three Nations Unite to Protect the Great Maya Forest
by Richard Earls
Saturday October 04, 2025
In a landmark e nvironmental agreement, Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have joined forces to establish one of the largest protected areas in the Western Hemisphere. The creation of the Great Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor represents not just a victory for environmental protection but also a rare example of successful international cooperation in a region often marked by competing interests and political tensions.
On August 15, 2025, three heads of state met in the rainforest of Calakmul, Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo, and Belizean Prime Minister Johnny Briceño gathered to sign what is now known as the Calakmul Declaration, establishing a tri-national protected area spanning approximately 5.7 million hectares of tropical rainforest. The setting itself was symbolic—deep within one…
— Travel Research Online
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Gatherings
HAR*WIRED Travel Tech Week Kicks off Oct. 14
 by TRO Staff
Friday October 03, 2025
Advisors, if streamlining your workflow has been on the back burner, now’s the time to dive in. HAR*Wired, the free virtual event hosted by Host Agency Reviews, kicks off October 14–17 and is designed with one purpose: to make your day-to-day business easier.
This isn’t theory or high-level fluff—it’s practical, step-by-step content you can plug into your business immediately. Expect real workflows, live demos, and clear explanations of today’s advisor tech stack, from CRMs and proposal tools to payments, commissions, and marketing automation.
What to…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
ASTA Rolls Out Complaint Process for Delayed Hotel Commissions
by Cheryl Rosen
Fridday October 3, 2025
Tired of waiting for months and fighting with properties to get your hotel commissions? ASTA has stepped up to help.
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) today launched an online reporting tool to report and track delays in hotel commission payments (available at Report a Hotel Commission Issue).
“We know how frustrating it can be when your hard-earned hotel commissions are delayed or go unpaid altogether. As your national trade association, ASTA understands that prompt and reliable…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
108 Years of Travel: How Collette is Reinventing Guided Touring
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is heading into their 108th year. The Collette Premium Experience offers travelers a level of service and unmatched tour design they can’t find anywhere else. With tours designed by in-destination experts, they’re bringing their travelers beyond the guidebook.
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Increase Your Europe Tour Sales
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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Matching Coverage to Every Trip: Annual, Group & Adventure Insurance Explained
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Attracting and Selling to Generation X
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
As generational shifts begin to reshape the travel industry, Generation X is emerging as a key target audience. Have you considered adjusting your marketing strategy to focus on this important group? Join us to explore what sets Gen X apart and uncover tailored strategies to effectively market and sell unforgettable, meaningful vacations to them with the Globus family of brands.
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