CCRA New England Chapter

01/06/2025

Travel Agency Accreditation and the TRUE Code $399 annually | $375 annual renewal Benefits for a total of 25 travel agents. Travel Agency accreditatio

01/06/2025

The fee will go into effect on Jan. 8 for travelers from dozens of countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Mexico, and more.

01/06/2025

REAL ID enforcement, the UK’s ETA system, and Europe’s ETIAS are set to change the way Americans travel domestically and abroad this year.

01/01/2025

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Tour operators, travel agents and cruise lines are fielding growing demand from solo female travelers, especially older women flush with disposable income.

12/24/2024

Did you know? U.S. citizen tourists will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for traveling to the United Kingdom starting January 8, 2025! See full ETA Guidance at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

12/19/2024

✈️ Heads up for UK-bound travelers in 2025! 🇬🇧

Starting January 8, 2025, all travelers to the UK must complete an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)—think of it as a quick, electronic visa.

Key Details:
🔗 Official Site: Apply for an ETA here (avoid third-party sites that charge extra!): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
💷 Cost: £10 GBP ($12 USD).
⏳ Validity: 2 years or until the attached passport expires.
📋 Pro Tip: Travelers must apply before boarding flights, though approval isn't strictly required pre-flight—airlines may enforce this, so better safe than sorry.

Insider Hack:
📱If using the mobile app, US travelers should scan the inside of the back cover of their passport (not the front) to read the NFC chip. Hold your phone steady on the last page, and you're set!

Fast & Easy:
✅ You can complete the process in minutes. Approval often comes back quickly—ours took under 5 minutes!

Coming Soon:
⚠️ Schengen countries will introduce their own ETA system (ETIAS) later in 2025—more updates to come!

This process mirrors the US ESTA system (since 2009) and Australia's e-visa program for Americans.

💡 Add this to your toolkit to keep clients informed and travels stress-free!

12/17/2024

12/11/2024

12/10/2024

JetBlue is expanding its European offering with flights from Boston to two popular tourist destinations on European continent.

12/05/2024

CCRA New England 2025 PowerSolutions.
SAVE THE DATE!
May 8, 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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Looking for the perfect travel agent event to attend? CCRA's PowerSolutions Live is the regional event travel agencies have been raving about!

12/04/2024

MORE NEW ROUTES! 🤩💜✈️ We’re excited to announce TWO new nonstop routes on Avelo Airlines to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina and Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina. You can fly twice weekly to both starting in April 2025. Book your flights today at www.aveloair.com.

12/04/2024

CCRA NE Chapter New Hampshire Meeting with Virgin Voyages & Exoticca Tuesday, December 3. Thank you all who attended.

12/04/2024

New Hampshire Lunch-Meeting Tuesday, December 3.

Thank you Danielle Manegio, Sales Manager, Northeast with Virgin Voyages and Susan Solomon, Director of Sales - New England with Exoticca for hosting this NE CCRA Chapter Meeting.

Thank you to all advisors who attended. Thanks to Chen Yang Li Bedford for always taking care of our group.

12/03/2024

CCRA NE Dinner Meeting, Monday, December 2 with Virgin Voyages and Exoticca held at Margaritas Framingham. Thank you to Danielle and Susan for two great presentations. Thank you to all who attended.