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  Editorial: Family Travel Is Rising, Offering Ample Opportunities for Advisors

  By Ken Shapiro Verified

  Dec. 13, 2022

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  Editorial: The Travel Recovery Is on for 2023

  By Ken Shapiro Verified

  Dec. 12, 2022

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  Editorial: Family Travel Is Rising, Offering Ample Opportunities for Advisors

  By Ken Shapiro Verified

  Dec. 13, 2022

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TravelAge West

TravelAge West is a travel trade publication based in Los Angeles, dedicated to supporting travel advisors for over 50 years. The company provides resources aimed at business growth, including research, professional development, and storytelling. With a revenue of approximately $5 million, it employs around 24 staff members. The company offers a variety of publications, such as "Explorer," which focuses on experiential travel, and "Family Getaways," which covers family travel trends. It also produces "Need to Know," a monthly research publication. In addition to print, TravelAge West provides digital content, including destination guides and hotel reviews, and hosts podcasts like "Humans of Travel" and "Trade Secrets." TravelAge West organizes events such as the WAVE Awards Gala, which honors excellence in travel advising, and the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, aimed at developing emerging talent. The company primarily serves travel advisors and suppliers in the Western U.S., providing valuable insights and strategies for the travel industry.