Jamie Biesiada
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Helen Enriquez launches tech company
Former ASTA board member Helen Enriquez has launched Akasha Travel Partners, a technology company focused on helping travel agencies streamline technology. → Read More
Luxury travelers show advisors the love in new survey
High-end travelers really value their advisors, according to a recent survey from payments enablement and software company Flywire. → Read More
Virtuoso reports high demand for Japan
The travel agency consortium, which specializes in luxury travel, released its list of top 10 spring destinations. → Read More
Travelport acquires Deem corporate travel platform
Travelport CEO Greg Webb said Deem will operate as an independent unit and will continue to support multiple GDSs. → Read More
What will be the impact of DeSantis' takeover of Disney district?
Will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' takeover of the taxing district that governs the area where the Walt Disney World Resort sits have a long-term impact on Disney's presence in Orlando? → Read More
Next Peppa Pig theme park is coming to Texas
The second Peppa Pig theme park targeted at preschool-age children is coming to Texas in 2024. → Read More
Host agency Travel Edge appoints brand ambassadors
The selected travel advisors will have opportunities to represent Travel Edge at industry events while promoting their own businesses. → Read More
ASTA asks American Airlines to delay new distribution method
The travel agency group is calling into question whether American is ready to implement its New Distribution Capability-enabled content next month. → Read More
Flight Centre offers incentive trip for top independent contractors
The top 50 ICs will be invited to sail a Danube cruise on Uniworld's S.S. Beatrice in November. → Read More
She wrote the book on unique travel experiences
The D. Tours Travel president used the pandemic lull in business to write "Strolling with Your Elephant: Perfect Moments in Travel," a collection of more than 80 unique experiences in travel. → Read More
Dana Dunne of Europe OTA eDreams Odigeo on its ambitions in the U.S.
Senior editor Jamie Biesiada spoke with Dunne about the company's growth plans, appealing to the U.S. market and operating after the pandemic. → Read More
Europe OTA eDreams Odigeo has ambitious U.S. growth plans
CEO Dana Dunne said the company's subscription model is key to its success and growing adoption in the U.S. → Read More
Disney sets reopening date for Typhoon Lagoon
The water park will reopen March 19, and its separately ticketed party, H20 Glow After Hours, will return in May. → Read More
Kurt Ekert to succeed Sean Menke as Sabre CEO
Ekert, Sabre's current president, will ascend to the CEO role on April 27. → Read More
See what's sprouting for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
"Encanto" and "Princess and the Frog" topiaries are making their debut at this year's festival. → Read More
ABC-CCRA Air Program celebrating 10 years with giveaways for advisors
Advisors can win airline tickets and cash rewards. → Read More
Rani Cheema's new direction
Rani Cheema, the owner of Cheema's Travel, is stepping into a new role, officially: coach. → Read More
Angie Licea shares details of Global Travel Collection's new Path Forward program
GTC's president spoke about the benefits of the program for both advisors and clients. → Read More
Fox World Travel names Megan Pruno CFO
Pruno joined Fox in 2017 as a controller with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. → Read More
Host agency Gifted Travel Network helps out busy advisors
GTN has partnered with Lucia, a freelancer marketplace where advisors can seek assistance with itinerary creation and other tasks. → Read More