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ALG Vacations has announced Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts as its Partner of the Month in July, offering travel advisors exceptional opportunities to earn substantial group credits and win exciting prizes while booking luxury Caribbean getaways for clients.Earn Up to $1,250 in Group CreditsTravel advisors can maximize earnings with Blue Diamond’s tiered group credit system, which rewards larger bookings with increasingly generous credits. The program operates on two distinct tiers based on the resort category: Premium Tier Properties offer the highest earning potential, with group credits ranging from $500 for smaller groups to $1,250 for large bookings. This tier includes…

NEW YORK (AP) — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge confronted the hip-hop impresario with a disturbing aspect of his criminal case that his lawyers couldn’t deny: his history of violence.Combs’ defense lawyers claimed he is a changed man. But Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday let the Bad Boy Records founder know that his hopes for freedom soon are slim — even after the jury acquitted him on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have put him in prison for life.Subramanian’s words signaled how he may approach sentencing Combs for his convictions on…

Travelers planning a European vacation in 2025 should be aware that many popular destinations are cracking down on bad tourist behavior with fresh bans, restrictions and fines. From beach smoking prohibitions to restrictions on selfies and even fines for wearing flip-flops while driving, authorities across the Continent are stepping up efforts to manage overtourism, while preserving local culture and environments. With record numbers of visitors expected this year, cities and regions are introducing rules aimed at limiting disruptive behavior and protecting fragile landmarks. The measures range from relatively straightforward regulations to surprising new restrictions that could catch casual tourists off guard—and…

When Meta launched its paid verification service, Meta Verified, in 2023, the tech giant promised users and businesses alike that part of the offering would include direct access to customer support. However, amid a mass ban wave affecting Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as Facebook Groups, some Meta Verified paying subscribers say they’re receiving little to no help from Meta’s customer service reps, even when they’re facing their most serious crisis yet: a mistakenly suspended account. In emails to TechCrunch and in posts elsewhere on social media, users have shared their interactions with Meta Verified support reps, who they…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financial boycotts of companies associated with any particular country, including Israel, as the Trump administration continues its probe of alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Michael Drake did not mention Israel by name, but he did single out student governments in a letter he sent to chancellors of the university system. He said that while freedom of speech and inquiry are core commitments of the university, its policies also require that financial decisions be grounded in sound business practices, such as…

This Montana town’s top-notch food and world-class wilderness make it a must-visit America’s Best Towns to Visit 12 videos This Montana town’s top-notch food and world-class wilderness make it a must-visit 02:36 Now playing – Source: CNN Your grilled hot dog skills are mediocre without these 2 tips from Tyler Florence 01:02 Now playing – Source: CNN Months after Hurricane Helene, this mountain town is on the rebound 02:30 Now playing – Source: CNN Watch ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen 02:24 Now playing – Source: CNN See why this town’s Pride celebration is a…

Voting is open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME’s awards voted upon by you, the travel advisor community! The Travvys recognize the best hotels and resorts, the best destinations, the best cruise lines and ships and much more. The eleventh annual Travvy Awards will be held at Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Broward County Convention Center on November 6.  The nominees for the best destinations in their categories are listed below. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites before September 5! Best All-Inclusive Adult/Couples Resort—CaribbeanBreathless Punta CanaCayo Levantado ResortHermitage Bay AntiguaSanctuary Cap CanaRoyalton CHIC AntiguaSandals Grande St. LucianSandals Saint VincentSecrets Wild Orchid…

Meta recently released a new video editing app for creators called Edits. The new app is designed to rival ByteDance’s CapCut, a popular short-form video-editing app used by many creators.  Meta first shared that it was working on Edits back in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores when the TikTok ban momentarily went into effect. Although the app has since come back online and is available to download, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, so Meta is ready to capitalize on CapCut’s possible absence in the future with its new Edits app. We’ve created this…

In commemoration of its 130th year in business, HX Expeditions unveiled “Sell 3 – Sale for Free,” which it said is the largest incentive it has ever offered travel advisors.Advisors who make three new deposited bookings on select HX Expeditions’ itineraries between July 1 and October 31, 2025, “will earn the chance to sail for free – with a guest – on one of HX’s extraordinary 2026 voyages,” HX Expeditions said. In all, 65 staterooms accommodating two adults will be awarded to advisors on a first-come first-service basis, on itineraries of up to 12 nights. Flights are not included.The incentive…

A former SpaceX security manager, who was privy to top secret information on U.S. government programs, is suing the company and one of its senior employees for alleged discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.  Jenna Shumway, who was promoted to senior contractor program security officer after being hired in 2022, also alleges the senior employee — Daniel Collins, a former Defense Department official hired to run security compliance for the company’s government work — violated top secret protocols and then concealed this information from the government.  Lawyers for Shumway, Collins, and SpaceX did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. …