If you’ve ever wondered how exactly the travel industry came about, it all goes back to that one crucial role still very much in demand today: the travel advisor. For 265 years, they’ve made the plans, managed the logistics, and overcome challenges to open up a world of travel, turning dreams into journeys for customers across the globe ...

As an advisor, we know how important it is to stay on top of the latest hotel updates—and how much your clients love new experiences. Recent renovations at Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa have given this all-inclusive getaway, already a Jamaican mainstay, a brand-new set of selling points to go with a fresh face ...

Spring break is a notoriously expensive time to travel, and even more so now that we’re close in. But not to worry – for those who haven’t yet even begun to think about this travel window but know that they need to get away, we have several tips that can help you save the day if you get moving right away.

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 ...

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)?

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?

With so many ways to personalize a stay at Haven Riviera Cancun, designing the just-right adults-only all-inclusive getaway is easy.

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 ...

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. ...

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.

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

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. ...

With so much to spy with your own eyes in the birthplace of James Bond, get ready to practice your license to thrill. Famous for its climbable waterfalls, tranquil resorts, and stunning beaches ...

What a difference a year makes! This time last year, mega-brand Marriott revealed two major openings and a massive beautification project for some of their most covetable, high-end, beachfront ...

When we rounded the corner on COVID, travel burst with pent-up demand. People across America were escaping the confines of their own communities at rapid speed to make up for nearly two years on ...

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 ...

Staying sober on vacation may feel daunting, but with these behavioral health expert-approved tips, it’s may not be out of reach.For some, the lure of the all-inclusive is a summer rock ballad, full ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

A family vacation is a must for most at this point in time. We’re all tired and all need a break. But the problem is, planning one adds even more to your already overflowing plate, which is the opposite of the point. Why should it fall on you when you already do so much?

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.

When travel planning seems like too big a feat, sync up to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations, a podcast for travel advisors and travelers.

The winter blues are more than just that. Seasonal depression is a very real phenomenon that thousands of American suffer from. Here's how to combat it.

Were your holidays restful this winter? Good, because as a member of the travel industry, we’re gearing up to get back to the grind at warp speed. Just like that, the “hap-happiest season of all” is suddenly, without another pause, the buzziest, busiest season of all: we’re hitting peak, folks, and we hope you’re ready for it!

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! ...

Planning a wedding can be STRESSFUL! Take the onus off the bride with ready-to-customize, "save the (big) day" solutions. Find out which one is The One with this exclusive interview with Hugo Aguilera, Director of RIU Hotels & Resorts.

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

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.

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

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

Why should you have to take your best guess at what tours and excursions you’re marketing to customers when we can just tell you? ALGV breaks down all the experiences you may have seen in the most recent Amstar DMC commercial.

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

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, we share unfiltered feedback directly from travel advisors, because #YOTTA2021 is all about YOU.

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.

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

Responsible travel is a tourism buzzword that’s gaining steam. ALG Vacations™ shows you how travel advisors can lead the way.

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  ...

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 ...