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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

This blog answers the most common questions we receive in the Memberships mailbox about renewing, access issues, certificates, supplier validation, applications, and events. (Patterns derived from your inbound email data and your current outbound guidance.)...