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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, iconic destinations like Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. are expected to draw millions.
Home-based travel agency owners received business-boosting insights and celebrated their achievements during an intimate in-person training and networking experience at the invitation-only NEST Stars Retreat.
NEST Debuts Sold-Out Owners Focus Retreat to Drive Greater Travel Agency Success
NEST brought together its leading agency owners and preferred partners for a new executive‑level retreat that sparked new thinking and deepened relationships.
A.J. Rick Mazza Honored with CLIA Lifetime Achievement Award
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Founder and CEO A.J. Rick Mazza has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Cruise Lines International Association and been inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame.
Growing OnlineXpress Website Program Drives Leads and Business for TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Advisors
Agencies using OnlineXpress, TRAVELSAVERS and NEST’s website and marketing program, have experienced a 16 percent year-over-year lift in business.
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Selling Through the Noise: Staying Steady in a Chaotic World
The travel industry has always been shaped by disruption, including economic swings, global events, technology shifts, and changing consumer expectations.
CLIA Awards A.J. Rick Mazza with Lifetime Achievement, Hall of Fame Induction
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) wrapped up its Cruise360 conference in Fort Lauderdale this week with a Hall of Fame gala that saw TRAVELSAVERS and NEST founder and CEO A.J. Rick Mazza honored with CLIA’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award and inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame.
How the OnlineXpress Website Is Driving Leads for TravelSavers and NEST
Travel agencies using OnlineXpress, TravelSavers, and NEST’s website and marketing program saw a 16% year-over-year business increase.
Cruising's March Wave: Iran shakes some Med demand
Demand for Mediterranean cruises has dipped since the Iran war began.
Celebrating Women Who Shape Travel Advisor Success
As we mark International Women’s Day and celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting two extraordinary women who have helped redefine what leadership looks like in the travel advisor space—breaking barriers, inspiring peers and leaving a powerful imprint on the industry.
We can't say enough about TRAVELSAVERS. Over the last year the support that TRAVELSAVERS has provided us with has been nothing short of amazing. Attending the owners retreat in Atlanta with Steve and team jump started our year. That momentum continued with the support of our business analyst Sarah-Jane and attending the ATC and travel show events in Boca Raton in June. Some of the tools that TRAVELSAVERS has offered us such as a new website and easytix have helped grow our business.
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