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Anthony Iozzia, Sales Director, Northeast and Key Accounts (Photo Credit: Aurora Expeditions)WHYT IT RATES: The two insightful industry veterans are poised to benefit travel advisors.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorAurora Expeditions is thrilled to announce two new appointments as part of its continued growth in the North American market. Anthony Iozzia has been named Sales Director, Northeast and Key Accounts, and Erick Valdes has been appointed Director, Midwest and Key Accounts. Together, they bring over 40 years of combined experience in travel, tourism and hospitality to the expanding regional team. In his new role, Anthony Iozzia will lead efforts to expand sales across…

Google announced on Tuesday that it’s adding new capabilities to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. One of the new features, Canvas, helps you build study plans and organize information over multiple sessions in a side panel. For example, if you want to create a study plan for an upcoming test, you can click the new “Create Canvas” button to get started. From there, AI Mode will start putting things together in the Canvas side panel, and you can keep refining the output with follow-up…

NEW YORK (AP) — As a child, Heidi Barley watched her family pay for groceries with food stamps. As a college student, she dropped out because she couldn’t afford tuition. In her twenties, already scraping by, she was forced to take a pay cut that shrunk her salary to just $34,000 a year.But this summer, the 41-year-old hit a milestone that long felt out of reach: She became a millionaire.A surging number of everyday Americans now boast a seven-figure net worth once the domain of celebrities and CEOs. But as the ranks of millionaires grow fatter, the significance of the…

Big changes have been rolling out at security and customs checkpoints at airports across the United States.Earlier in July, the TSA ended its shoes-off policy for travelers in the regular security line, making the screening process in that lane faster and less of a hassle. Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection has launched a new program called Enhanced Passenger Processing, which allows travelers a faster screening option using facial recognition at nine U.S. airports and two international airports, even if they’re not Global Entry members. But with TSA’s and CBP’s normal lanes getting faster and easier, does that mean that programs…

YouTube on Tuesday announced it’s beginning to roll out age estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users in order to provide a more age-appropriate experience. The company says it will use a variety of signals to determine the users’ possible age, regardless of what the user entered as their birthday when they signed up for an account. When YouTube identifies a user as a teen, it introduces new protections and experiences, which include disabling personalized advertising, safeguards that limit repetitive viewing of certain types of content, and enabling digital wellbeing tools such as screen time and bedtime reminders, among others.…

Facebook Tweet Email Link The Trump administration is set to destroy $9.7 million worth of US-purchased contraceptives rather than deliver them to women overseas, following the dismantling of foreign assistance programs carried out by the US Agency for International Development, or USAID. The “preliminary decision” to destroy the USAID-procured birth control was confirmed by a State Department spokesperson, who said the cost of incinerating them would be $167,000. The contraceptives have been housed in a warehouse in Geel, Belgium. The Belgian foreign ministry said it was engaged in diplomatic talks with the US embassy to work to find alternative solutions…

Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles in shows like “black-ish” and “Girlfriends,” happens to be single and without children, but she doesn’t let either hold her back from experiencing a fulfilling, joyful life, especially when it comes to vacations. When friends and family can’t join her, or if she just wants to decompress, Ross will jet-set by herself and have a fabulous time doing it. She says she takes at least one solo trip a year by herself, and if vacationing with others, might stay a little longer to include alone time.In a new three-part docuseries streaming…

NEW YORK (AP) — In the colorful, animated, musical world of “KPop Demon Hunters,” everyone is a fan. The general public rocks T-shirts supporting their favorite idols. They hold light sticks and stare starry-eyed at stadium stages; they scream, they cry, they cheer, they buy the merch. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that the Sony Pictures/ Netflix film itself has inspired similar fanfare, having topped the streamer’s global rankings. Fans have flooded the internet with art, covers, cosplay and choreography in response to the movie, which follows the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X as they fight…

As companies lean into value offerings and buzzy beverages to lure price-sensitive consumers, Starbucks is doubling down on its plans to get back to basics by leaning into hospitality at its cafes.The coffee giant aims to stand out on guest experience in a cutthroat consumer environment as it tries to boost lackluster sales.Last week, the company began training baristas on its new “Green Apron Service” program as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plans, which have emphasized friendlier cafes and a human touch like Sharpie drawings on cups. Green Apron Service builds on that, relying on warm and…

Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Mon July 28, 2025 Travel advisors seeking to expand their destination knowledge can immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and attractions of one of Mexico’s most beloved coastal destinations through the Puerto Vallarta Specialist Program. Available in both English and Spanish, this comprehensive training initiative equips travel professionals with the specialized knowledge needed to craft exceptional experiences for clients visiting this Pacific coast gem.Often celebrated as “the most Mexican beach destination,” Puerto Vallarta captivates visitors with its unique blend of cobblestone streets, pristine beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. The destination’s authentic charm lies in its…