The company says it is the first global adventure operator to launch trips on the island, opening up a new side to a tiny Caribbean destination long associated with cruise tourism.

The announcement comes a month after the news that Air Canada will launch seasonal nonstop flights from Halifax to Barbados once weekly beginning December 17. 

To support continued demand for France – particularly along the Seine – Avalon is increasing capacity in 2027, including the addition of the Avalon Artistry II to the river.

The digital travel education platform is designed to prepare new advisors for real-world growth and business development.

The operator has released the latest installment of Collette University 201, designed to help travel advisors confidently position and sell its Small Group Explorations tours. 

The Flight Centre Travel Group company calls Sam “an intelligence layer running through everything FCM does” – not a feature sitting on top of it.

LaKomski’s primary focus will be on partners within TRAVELSAVERS and Ensemble.

For many advisors within The Travel Agent Next Door network, the annual conference is where relationships deepen, ideas spark, confidence grows, and businesses evolve.

ASTA’s research found that NCFs reduce advisor commission rates by 20% to 30% as compared with normal commission levels.

Travel Leaders Network EDGE 2026 in San Diego drew more than 2,200 attendees, highlighting fierce competition for travel advisor recruitment. Watch John Kirk’s show floor interview with Christine James of TLN Canada on how service and support are driving growth.