(IN SHORT) Accor is launching the second edition of the HERA Challenge, inviting members of its HERA loyalty and rewards programme for travel advisors to compete for a place on the next HERA Voyage in early 2027. The initiative will recognise 33 top-performing luxury travel advisors across categories including overall revenue, single-booking revenue, regional performance,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has launched its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Booking Incentive Contest, a global programme designed to reward travel advisors for their role in driving bookings and enhancing customer experiences. Running through August 31, 2026, the contest allows advisors to earn entries by completing eligible bookings, with multiple submissions encouraged. Monthly prizes include a… Read the full news article
(NEWS) NEW YORK, 2025-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Lomas Hospitality, the family-owned hotel group celebrated for its acclaimed resorts throughout Mexico’s Riviera Maya, hosted its annual industry gathering from December 4–8, bringing together leading travel advisors, tour operators, wholesalers, consortia partners, and media across North America. The week-long event, according to a press announcement published… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Expedia TAAP has unveiled significant platform updates shaped by travel advisor feedback. Enhancements include extending deferred payment term limits to 365 days and introducing Hard Change functionality for flexible modifications to booked trips. A new bank transfer option is now available in seven European markets, and the agency service charge feature—allowing up to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton celebrates National Travel Advisor Appreciation Month by launching its fifth-annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes runs through May 31, 2025, with travel advisors invited to complete a brief survey for a chance to win 100,000 Hilton Honors Points. Hilton continues to support its travel advisor partners through educational content and recognition,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aeroluxe Expeditions is entering the U.S. luxury travel market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World, set to depart in March 2026. Spearheaded by Piet Visser—an acclaimed expert with 30 years’ experience in designing bespoke European private jet expeditions—Aeroluxe aims to offer a boutique, intimate travel experience at a more… Read the full news article
Award solidifies Classic Vacations’ dedication to preferred partnership as more consumers look to travel advisors to book experiential luxury travel. (IN SHORT) Classic Vacations has been named Virtuoso’s top producing tour partner in the U.S., solidifying the strength of their long-standing collaboration. This recognition highlights the growing demand for experiential luxury travel, with more consumers… Read the full news article
MIAMI, FL, 2019-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a record-breaking year of new, industry-leading ships and innovations, Royal Caribbean International reveals the 17 top-performing travel advisors for the 2018 Travel Partners of the Year Awards of North America and Puerto Rico. Newcomers and returning winners are being recognized for their dedication to the cruise line, demonstrated by… Read the full news article
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS NAMES CLASSIC VACATIONS WHOLESALE PARTNER OF THE YEAR San Jose, CA, 2017-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) held its annual Global Convention August 27th through 29th in San Diego, California, there they bestowed their annual ASTA Awards. Among those recognized was Classic Vacations, who… Read the full news article
San Jose, CA, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today the addition of an expanded selection of hotels now available to Travel Advisors through the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). In addition to Classic Vacations’ current inventory of luxury hotels, the travel wholesaler will also provide Travel… Read the full news article