Earth Day April 22
A Travel Advisor’s Role in Protecting the Places That Inspire Us Every April, Earth Month offers a natural moment to pause and reflect—not just as travelers, but as travel advisors—on how the choices we make impact the planet. Because in this industry, your role goes...
Supporting TSA Employees During Shutdown: For Advisors and Travelers
Why TSA Employees Are Experiencing Pay Disruptions Supporting TSA employees during shutdown starts with understanding the situation in simple terms. At times, airport security workers continue doing their jobs even when their pay is temporarily delayed. These...
Leaving a Host Agency: How TRUE Accreditation Empowers Independent Travel Advisors
Originally published in 2025. Updated in 2026 to reflect current industry guidance. Ready to Leave Your Host Agency? Imagine Owning Your Travel Business—For Real Imagine waking up knowing that every decision you make for your travel business is entirely your own. No...
A Year of Travel, Partnership, and Unexpected Opportunity
Just one year ago, Robin James and Carolyn Renee Murray made a decision that would change the direction of their professional lives. Both women had already built successful and fulfilling careers, but travel had always been something more than just a hobby. The...
Celebrating the Women Shaping the Travel Advisor Industry
Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements, leadership, and influence of women across industries. In the world of travel advising, this recognition carries special meaning. For decades, women have been at the heart of the...
Elevate Client Safety: Suggest STEP Every Time
Why the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Should Be Recommended to Every Client In today’s ever-changing travel landscape, safety and preparedness are more important than ever. As a travel advisor, you do more than plan dream vacations—you help protect your...
Croatia Full of Flavors: Launching Our New Partnership in New York City
On March 25, 2026, CCRA proudly celebrated the launch of our new partnership with the Croatian National Tourist Office during a special industry event in New York City: “Croatia Full of Flavors.” Hosted at Graybar 19 in the heart of Manhattan, this immersive...
Serving Clients with Accessible Needs: A Travel Advisor’s Responsibility and Opportunity
Travel is transformative. It opens doors, builds memories, and connects people to the world. But for clients with accessible needs, travel can also bring uncertainty and risk if their requirements are not fully understood and properly supported. As a travel advisor,...
Budget-conscious travelers are looking for value while saying ‘yes’ to the moment
Travelers depend on smart insights and options that will make travel plans work. And now, more than ever, they are decidedly budget conscious while still hitting the road. According to Priceline’s 2026 Trend Report, based on proprietary data from U.S. travelers, this...