Get ready for Small Business Saturday November 25, 2023! Find out what’s in ALGV’s Small Business Saturday toolkit for travel advisors this year.

Social media is the key to thriving this Small Business Saturday. Here’s how you can leverage your online channels to make this year’s a success.In a world gone virtual, what’s a small business to do ...

With November 26 just around the corner, Small Business Saturday is coming up sooner than you think. While it may sound like a big task to show up and be seen tackling this national movement, every journey begins with a few small steps. ...

So now that we know where everyone is going, how about where they’re leaving from? What markets are hottest for folks on the move (and their travel advisors)?

Ready for this Saturday? Double-check to see!We made it! The week of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and—as important to American culture as the lead-in national holiday itself—Small ...

Think outside the box this year for solutions on generating buzz and getting attention for your small business.Small Business Saturday is November 28 this year, taking place—as usual—the weekend ...

As an independent, privately owned agency, there’s no better day than Small Business Saturday to go ahead and close some sales. But you need more than just a designated shopping day ...

Think your travel agency is too small to matter? You couldn’t be more wrong! Here are some important stats you need to know about how vital small businesses are to our economy.

November 27 is right around the corner. Have you caught up on all of TravelBlogue’s advisor business resources yet?Just like that, we’re gearing up for the holidays … and Small Business Saturday! ...

It’s not easy figuring out when and how it’s appropriate to promote your business in a social group setting. That’s why we’ve done it for you.

This November 28, make sure that your customers know that when they come to an expert like you for their travel plans, they’re also supporting a small business in their community.Black Friday is a ...

In the midst of a pandemic, face-to-face in-person meetings are challenging, and closing on-the-fence travelers equally so. Here’s how we can help.Great communication has always been the cornerstone ...

Fishing for compliments can feel uncomfortable. Our professionally written templated email options makes soliciting all-important online reviews so much easier! ...

Why should the emphasis on buying local to travel global be restricted to just one day a year? It’s a philosophy we don’t agree with at ALGV, because in the spirit of kindness, we think every day is one that we should celebrate small businesses. Here’s how we do it.

In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, ALGV is launching a holistic content series that will last through Small Business Saturday. Within this TravelBlogue series, we’ll be releasing one-on-one interviews with professionals and experts in their travel-related fields, from health and wellness experts, medical and mental health workers, beauty and fitness gurus, and travel gear pros from all around the world.

Fewer people doesn’t mean a lesser experience at these boutique hotels in some of ALG Vacations' top destinations.

Although there’s no denying traveling with small children does have its challenges, it has many more rewards. Choosing a hotel that’s accustomed to tiny customers is the surest way to ease into the experience of traveling with new members of the family—and to discover wide-eyed wonder on their faces.

To help visitors make the most of their stomach space, we at ALG Vacations® are offering our firsthand experience – just in time for National Garden Month! Keep reading for tips on special features to take note of and highlights of some of the best and most interesting bites and sips to partake in this season when making it “a small world after all.”

The Hilton brand name has long been synonymous with hospitality, sitting on over 100 years of experience of being in the hotel business. European plans were their specialty, ...

Especially during these tense times, it's easy to set off a hair-trigger temper without even knowing it. Here are some common annoyances that may be alienating your fatigued followers and costing you business and visibility.

#YOTTA2021 isn’t just a catchy hashtag—there’s plenty of content behind it that travel advisors can use to boost their business during the Year of the Travel Advisor and beyond.You hear all the time ...

A special commentary by Alejandro Reynal, CEO of Apple Leisure Group, as seen on TravelPulseExcerpted from Leading the Recovery of the Caribbean Travel Industry on TravelPulse.com."What a difference ...

Merch Madness is over, but in our eyes, everyone’s a winner … which is why we opened up a store full of swag.Merch Madness was … insane. ICYMI (since we’re on an acronym tear!), last month we gave ...

Fuel prices have skyrocketed, impacting road and air travel costs. But is it affecting summer travel plans and booking sales? Here are the stats on summer 2022 travel you need to know as a travel ...

Breaking down the different components of the Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

Famously sung by ‘N Sync … “it’s gonna be MAY” and we can’t be more excited for it as ALG Vacations™ kicks off the most special month of a very special year: Travel Advisor Appreciation Month  ...

With a million reasons to use a travel advisor, why are some customers reluctant? ALGV's advisor interview series takes a look.

In an all-new video interview series for #YOTTA2021, we share unfiltered feedback directly from the travel advisors we serve.

What’s the difference between a “trip” and a “vacation”? The answer is: what you do once you’re there.Make sure yours is the latter by pre-booking your Amstar DMC transfers and excursions ahead of ...

You’re six months out … is it too soon to think about prepping for departure? With recent passport delays, the answer is, it’s not soon enough.

Imagine you’re at a travel show. It’s virtual, like almost everything these days, and you have your own booth, maybe for honeymoons or all-inclusives or eco-friendly escapes. Guests have the ...

In an all-new video interview series, we share unfiltered feedback directly from travel advisors, because #YOTTA2021 is all about YOU.

If you have to isolate before re-entry to the U.S., these posh resorts offering free 14-day quarantine stays have got you covered.Editor’s Note: ALG Vacations™ takes COVID-19 incredibly seriously and ...

Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and cancellations that have been hitting the headlines.Travel is back! Destinations are open and ...

As big proponents of travel advisor growth and support, ALG Vacations™ has taken it upon themselves to singlehandedly manifest the Year of the Travel Advisor. But why? How? And what does that mean ...

Travel is back in a big way … and so are delays due to staffing that hasn’t recovered as quickly as traveler interest.

Even sweeter than watching the Final Four, ALGV is tipping off four weeks of giveaways.This time last year, the state of our industry could be summed up in one word: panic. But this year, ALG ...

Enlisting a travel advisor means an epic proposal that’s anything but predictable ... that is, outside of the set plan!All this year, we’ve been saying Ask a Travel Advisor … and because we give good ...

These days, it might have been some time since you or someone you know has traveled. With guidelines and policies changing often even experienced travelers may feel like newbies and have some travel ...

Do you remember when our scenery every few months (or more frequently if we could manage it!) was palm trees, blue skies, wide seas, and sunshine? Us, too. And we’re ready to bring it back now with a ...

No one knows better what a good travel advisor will do for their clients than ALGV’s TOP travel advisors.

A successful content strategy can strengthen customer relationships. Maximize the effectiveness of yours with ALG Vacations™.

If you haven’t tuned in to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations®, now’s the time to sync up.Half a year and 13 episodes have passed since the premiere of The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations, our ...

Be more present at hotels with personality and a sense of place, like the new Andaz Prague, and Dreams Karibana, the first in Colombia, Hacienda Dominicus, and the Grand Oasis Cancun complex with ...

ALGV is giving away 10,000 WAVES® points to the best stories submitted for a TravelBlogue series called Travel Advisors Share, illustrating exactly why you should always Ask a Travel Advisor.

The third installment of the Travel Advisors Share series are all about touching moments—life-impacting and life-affirming moments travel professionals are privileged to be a part of.Travel is ...

In the second roundup of the Travel Advisors Share series, we get advisors to reveal some of the most VIP moments they’ve been a part of, and spill the beans on what to ask for when you book with an ...

These air-purifying, lucky plants from your favorite tropical destinations do triple duty to make your work-from-home space one of joy.

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Secrets Impressions Moxche, Secrets Moxche, Breathless Cancun Soul, Riu Latino, La Casa de la Playa, plus Planet ...

Destination weddings are unforgettable, joyous, and colorful experiences. These resorts make them even more so by holding up that rainbow flag for LGBTQ+ couples as they celebrate their next chapter.

Of the many reasons to love the U.S. of A., a big one is love. At ALG Vacations™, we believe that #LoveIsLove. We believe in standing behind every color of the rainbow, not just during Pride Month, ...

Winter holidays are the busiest time of year for travel. With kids off from school, many adults taking a much-needed break from work, and reasons to gather, there’s no other time where American migration is this much aflutter. But where did everyone go in December 2022?

As COVID becomes less a life-threatening risk, travelers should still never let their guard down when it comes to their health.Have you heard the great news? Testing is no longer required for ...

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Royalton Grenada, Margaritaville Island Reserve, Secrets St. Martin, Riu Paradise Island, and Royalton CHIC Punta ...

ALG Vacations® is proud to offer a wide selection of hotels and resorts that are LGBTQ-friendly. But there are some that go the extra mile all year-round, and we take even more Pride in these options.

Where in the world should out-and-proud travelers jet to for the beach vacation of their dreams? Keep reading for answers.

Stress less? I know, that sounds crazy, what with peak season peaking amid Omicron cases hidden among the regular colds of the season. Oh, and kids in and out of schools, masks on then off, and destination policies changing … it’s enough to turn your hair gray.

That’s the premise behind Sandos Caracol, where they offer something called the All Nature Experience, now complemented with the modern signature Eco Collection accommodations in the family section in the heart of the jungle. In this setting that provides a “genuinely wild escape,” these have been newly and impressively renovated to suit several.

Did you know traveling farther is good for your health and longevity? Today, on National Plan a Vacation Day, we share studies that prove it. So go ahead and book that trip, but make sure to Plan with a Pro to reap the best benefits and experience the least stress about that doctor-prescribed vacation.

Atlantis, Paradise Island has long been a dining destination, but with new restaurant options, celebrity chefs, and now the island’s first-ever food and wine festival, there’s no places that can beat this one to eat.

If you’ve ever joined an ALG Vacations® training, you know that the more you Know, the more you Grow … and watch your sales GO! Now, we’re empowering you to take your knowledge to the next level by putting our best educational resources in one convenient, easy-to-navigate place. ...

We may be well into back-to-school mode, but that doesn’t stop parents from seizing the moments they can to travel to theme park central. Orlando is easy, with so many flight routes that head ...

All of the Sandos Hotels & Resorts may share traits, but they’re far from carbon copies of one another. Each of their properties have their own signature style, which makes some properties more right for specific vacation types than others. Here's how to pick the right Sandos for every traveler's style.

In our latest installment of Ask a Pro, we connect with one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the world, macro-influencer Ady Wright, for her top tips on how to build sustainable success in the world of social media.

As tapped into the digital zeitgeist as they come, Generation Z has lived their lives on the internet: scrolling through social feeds, playing Minecraft, streaming Netflix. Answers and entertainment are instant—and so is travel inspiration. With global experiences only a Reel or TikTok away, Zoomers can start planning their next getaway in seconds ...

Adding flights to vacation packages isn’t just a great way to give your customers more value and convenience. It’s also an effective means of boosting your sales, providing higher commissions per booking and bringing you closer to Elite or WAVEMAKER® status—and benefits—faster. Of course, not every client is going to want the same type of airfare. Some will want Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights. Then, there will be those who want the lowest fare. That’s where NDC comes in.

First announced in March 2021, we’re nearing the end of the $70 million journey of of Dreams® Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. ALG Vacations® spoke to leaders of the build and hotel to find out the highlights travel advisors and their customers should know about.

ALG Vacations® sits down with Sarah Whitmore of Cupcake Castles Travel Company to ask her about her impressions of the new Elite Club at Riu Palace Macao in Punta Cana following her #ALGVFAMs trip with our social media team.

ALG Vacations® BDM Sandy Meyer not only personally flew a Frontier ENVF for an accurate process experience, but also spoke with a Frontier Airlines agent to answer the FAQs that travel advisors have been asking since the check-in process changed. Here’s what we found when we Asked a Pro.

ALG Vacations® Asked a Pro and spoke with our own Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing for Europe, Dianna DelTorto, for some of her best pre-trip travel tips for the region of the world she specializes in.

ALG Vacations® has the inside track on what’s about to be hot where in 2023. We start with a future-meets-nature resort hidden in a jungle off the beaten path of the most famous beach destination in the Americas, go on to a whole new concept within the security and confidence of booking with a trusted all-inclusive favorite, find out how one new build’s biggest splash is that it’s making a lot of them, and hang ten with an excitingly affordable hotel that’s found a great balance for tech and nostalgia. Here are the resorts you’ll want to watch and recommend this year.

Travel is exciting. It’s thrilling and sparks change, self-discovery, and actual discovery. But for some, all of that sounds terrifying, especially if it’s been some time since they’ve traveled. As with all things that people fall out of practice with, anxiety builds with anticipation and decreased habit. Luckily, ALG Vacations® was able to tap into the professional advice of Jules Jean-Pierre, therapist at Grow Therapy, for some expert tips on how to alleviate different types of travel anxiety.

As part of our 31 doubled-down days of travel advisor support, we’re inviting 12 winning travel advisors to go on their own private exploration of some of the newest and hottest properties to join the ALG Vacations® portfolio. We’ve secured complimentary stays to hotels across Mexico to South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, the U.S., and Europe, and all you have to do to become eligible is to keep doing what you’re already doing: booking ALG Vacations® brands on VAX VacationAccess for your clients.

While the standard for excellence has been immensely elevated, some on- (or near-!) resort restaurants have gone even farther beyond that high bar. For foodies on the move, these are some of the most jaw-dropping, eye-popping, sensory-overloaded dining experiences you can have while in your favorite sun-and-sand resort destinations.

For some resort chains, the experience at one property is indicative of an experience at another. But not for Secrets Resorts & Spas. These are the things that we’ve experienced that made Secrets Playa Mujeres truly unique.

As a progressive country, there are a ton of destinations from sea to shining sea that welcome diversity, inclusion, and believe that love is love. And that’s for sure something to be proud of, as every destination does it differently. However, let’s be honest: some just do it better than others. Here are our top picks for LGBTQ-friendly spots across America whose rainbow flags fly boldly, brightly, and rightly not just during Pride Month, but all year-round.

Getting a sense of place relies on a lot of different sensory elements. It’s not just about the scenery—there’s scents, sounds, textures, and flavors that can transport you back to a favorite ...

Known as the jungle or garden island of the Hawaiian chain, Kauai is also the oldest and northernmost island, characterized by dramatic landscapes of sharp peaks, jagged cliffs, dramatic mountains, tropical rainforests, and incredible waterfalls. However, not all of its natural attractions are easily accessible – there are many that you can only get to by air, by sea … or when you Ask a Travel Advisor.

Fame may feel like a dream for many, but with the right advice, gumption, and hard work, it may not be as far of a reach as you think. For our Ask a Pro series, we ask an award-winning travel and tourism publicist what it takes to earn those media wins.

Mallorca and Ibiza are closely tied together, despite both having their very own, very distinct personalities. So what’s the difference? What should people prioritize over another attraction when they plan to hit the Balearic Islands? How do they get from one hot spot to the other? And where even ARE they? We answer all that and more.

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at Secrets® St. Martin Resort & Spa, Zoëtry® Marigot Bay Saint Lucia, and Breathless® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Resorts World Las Vegas, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Reef ...

Expert tips from both our team and the psychologist RN and early childhood development expert co-founders of Frankie Dean for you to share with your customers to help keep toddler tempers in check while in transit to the family vacation up on the horizon.

With typically no cost and all benefit, the question is why wouldn’t you? or most people, it’s to save time and money, and make the most of both on your vacation. To have an ally in your corner for when things don’t go as planned, advocating for you when you can’t do it yourself. Or to have someone you can count on to ask any questions you may have.

Big holding brands with devoted customers are expanding into new markets a la Blue Diamond Resorts and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, and others, like Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection and Princess Hotels & Resorts, are creating new experiences in beloved spots. Special niche gems like Fontainebleau are getting into the action this year, too, making this year the one to explore these eight new grand openings.

Butler service is one of those things that once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to go back. As we continue to Ask a Pro, we spoke with Family Selection, Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa manager Javier P. Ruiz Garcia for best tips on how to utilize, enjoy, and have the best vacation of your life by using your Family Host benefit.

Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands an incredibly unique place with landscapes, climates, and attractions you won’t find elsewhere. If you to Ask a Travel Advisor, it would will take mere hours and not years to learn all about this extraordinary destination. But as you prepare to Plan with a Pro to visit Tenerife, here are some of the things you’ll want to mention adding to your itinerary.

Oahu is busy, busy with lots to do. In fact, it’s the only island in Hawaii with highways. From city to surf vibes, historical buildings to quiet beaches, plus world-class dining and music and festivals to match, visiting Oahu means getting a full panoramic experience of what the spirit of aloha is. By planning in advance, don't worry missing something important, like any of our top five recommended Oahu experiences.

From the convenience of bypassing individual vendors, skipping self-coordination detail-planning, and not having to deal with shoddy accommodation options for out of town guests, having a wedding at an all-inclusive resort just takes so much stress and aggravation out of wedding planning. In fact, that’s the goal for resorts like the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, an adults-only luxury resort in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.

Your “do not pack” list depends entirely on the resort you choose to spend your (young) family vacation at. To help get the most specific answers possible, in addition to general guidelines, we once again found a pro to Ask a Pro: Javier P. Ruiz Garcia, manager of the Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. According to him, here’s what you can leave at home.

Specifically for the Big Island of Hawaii, people think of Kona coffee, black sand beaches, and lava fields ribboned with scarlet rivulets from the heart of our planet. However, what they don’t really think of how to see these attractions. That’s why travel advisors work with tour operators like Amstar DMC. For the Big Island, these are the tours that we recommend putting high up on your wish list.

When it comes to planning a wedding, the good news is that if you Ask an Advisor who will then Plan with a (vacation property) Pro, you might just find that the onus for both might not be on the couple and their families at all. We spoke with Gilberto Machain, Director of Weddings for famously Gourmet Inclusive® Karisma Hotels & Resorts for tips and tricks for planning a destination wedding ... maybe even for less than one stateside!

Since Frontier changed its procedures, ALG Vacations® has gotten a lot of questions from travel advisors and vacationers trying to navigate this “new” … well, frontier, particularly when it comes to touching down in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. So for this installment of Ask a Pro, we asked experts on the ground, ALGV BDMs and Frontier staff, how to best prepare for their Frontier flights to and from PUJ.

There’s been quite a lot of buzz around Secrets® Moxche Playa del Carmen and Secrets® Impression Moxche resorts and spas, and rightly so. We asked leaders of the ALG Vacations® Marketing team what they found really wow-worthy at this resort that they swear is unlike any other Hyatt Inclusive Collection Secrets Resort & Spa out there yet.