Question for fellow travel advisors based on something I have been testing in my own business I have booked trips both through supplier platforms like Expedia TAAP and hotel partner portals, and also by reaching out directly to hotels and suppliers to negotiate rates, perks, and group terms. I have noticed there are clear advantages and tradeoffs with each approach depending on the situation, especially when it comes to margins, flexibility, and long term leverage. For those of you actively booking client trips, which approach has produced better results for you overall? Do you find the supplier platforms efficient enough to rely on long term, or have direct supplier relationships given you better control, stronger margins, or better client outcomes? Would be interested to hear what has worked best in your real world experience and why.

Reminder: Starting February 1, if you don’t have a REAL ID or acceptable form of ID (like a passport!) for domestic flights, you may pay a $45 fee to verify your identity through TSA ConfirmID. A passport card ($30) or passport book are both accepted REAL ID alternatives for domestic air travel and can help you avoid this fee, but just remember that a passport card cannot be used for international air travel (you'll need a passport book for that). Learn more about the Real ID policy at TSA.gov/real-id and about passport cards at travel.state.gov/passportcard

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Ship, Norwegian Aura, Slated to Debut in 2027Norwegian Cruise Line will debut its largest ship, Norwegian Aura, in May 2027 with European voyages and Miami homeporting for Caribbean cruises. Check out the details at the link to the Travel Pulse article below. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-new-ship-norwegian-aura-slated-to-debut-in-2027

My coworker just posted this and I was shocked 😳 What is your go to? 🍔 I’m usually just a Dunkin’ girl, or a sandwich from the newsstands. I’m just ready to eat all the food in destination 🤩

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