See Your Business Tax Account Overview
If you’d like to get an overview of your business tax filings, the IRS has a little-known tool called Business Tax Account that provides access to tax transcripts and other information on the status of your business. For steps on how to set up a free account to access this information, head to irs.gov/businesses/business-tax-account. For…
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Beaches Turks and Caicos Unveils Sneak Peek of Treasure Beach Village
The Caribbean’s most award-winning family vacation brand, Beaches Resorts, has revealed details about its exciting expansion, with the addition of the new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort. Now accepting reservations, guests can choose from 101 stunning multi-bedroom concierge and butler suites, including two, three and four-bedroom luxury accommodations. The $150 million…
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Backroads Solves Puzzle of Planning Summer Travel for Busy Parents
Backroads, the leader in active travel, urges parents to book their family’s summer vacation now while the best selection of trips and dates are still available. Busy families know that come March, summer calendars fill up fast with activities, events and commitments, and managing the logistics can feel like a full-time job. With over three…
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Extraordinary Britain joins the FTA
Photo courtesy of Extraordinary Britain. Extraordinary Britain is a UK based DMC specializing in bespoke luxury trips for families. It operates throughout the UK and Ireland as well as continental Eurostar destinations and the Normandy beaches. A family-run business, it was originally set up by Jane McCrum after many years working as a London guide.…
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Watch Past Lunch & Learns in the Member Portal
The FTA frequently holds Lunch & Learns-short virtual seminars highlighting the latest data, destinations, experiences and more-and they can all be found in the FTA Member Portal. Recent topics include: – Hidden Gems: 5 Family-Friendly Destinations That Will Surprise You – Family Travel 2025: Uncovering the Top 5 Trends – Discover Peru: Unforgettable Family Adventures…
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Beaches Resorts Re-Launches Autism Certification Partnership
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) created the Certified Autism Travel Professional program to help travel professionals assist families and individuals with special needs prepare for their perfect vacation, and Beaches Resorts is offering 50% off the cost to its valued travel partners, through 2025. Show that you’re a professional who has demonstrated…
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Playa Hotels & Resorts to be Acquired by Hyatt
Photo courtesy of Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today confirmed it has entered into an agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) under which an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hyatt will acquire all outstanding shares of Playa for $13.50 per share in cash, or approximately $2.6 billion, including…
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Announces Junior Suites
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa has expanded its accommodations with the introduction of junior suites. These newly designed 475-square-foot rooms provide sweeping views of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and the Honolulu skyline. A total of 80 junior suites have been added, each featuring a spacious lounge area and stunning ocean vistas. “We’re…
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USTA Travel Price Index
The January 2025 Travel Price Index shows that inflation for travel-related goods continued to remain lower than overall U.S. inflation on an annual basis. However, for the fourth consecutive month, the TPI increased at a faster rate than overall prices on a seasonally adjusted monthly basis. In January, gas prices continued to be the fastest-growing…
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Programs and Updates to Know About in the New Year
A new year is here and with it comes the continuation of technological advancements in the industry. Come along as we explore some industry-leading programs, platforms and the latest updates you’ll want to know about in 2025. GroupCollect-a registration, payment and operational tool for multi-day tour operators-allows operators to launch a trip to a group,…
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Sixth Edge Series Ship
Royal Caribbean Group recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6 or Xcel 2 will be the sister-ship to Celebrity Xcel, which is preparing to take its inaugural sail later this year. Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity…
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USTA Winter Travel Forecast
The U.S. Travel Association’s Winter 2025 Forecast has arrived, and it projects travel expenditure in the U.S. will continue to grow at normalized rates, driven by resilient consumer spending, sustained business investment and major events (such as the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics) promoting international visits. Total U.S. Travel spending is projected to…
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