The standout detail of the program, that the advanced commissions will not be recalled if the client cancels, underscores how the company is standing behind the agent community.

G Adventures is branching out from global tour products to day tours, giving people the opportunity to get a taste of small group travel while remaining close to home.

To protect the hard work of the travel trade, Collette this week said it will not recall the advanced commission payments if the client cancels.

The Velvet Collection is the TTC's new luxury and premium umbrella brand that includes Uniworld, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Red Carnation, and African Travel.

Despite the challenges that the pandemic has provided, Adam Armstrong “sees reason for optimism in 2021."

“While it’s heartening that US consumers are still making future travel plans, clearly the momentum has slowed while there is still so much uncertainty in the marketplace and the world,” Terry Dale, USTOA president and CEO, said.