Over 85 million people around the world have experienced the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and exhilarating choreography of Disney's THE LION KING. Heralded as "The World's No. 1 Musical" and one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage, The New York Times raves of the production: "There is simply nothing else like it."

Let's talk about ticks. You know ... the tiny, blood-sucking monsters that lie low, clinging to brush and tall grass, just waiting for innocent victims to feed on. It's nothing short of a summertime horror story!

With the Travel Ban, the proposed fiscal 2018 budget calling for the elimination of Brand USA, and every laptop ban in between, it feels as though the Trump Administration is giving the travel and tourism industry the cold shoulder.

The travel industry has been trying to lure millennials onto cruise ships for awhile now—major lines having invested millions into targeting younger travelers by expanding the variety of packages they offer and revamping their ships.

It may have worked.

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and the National Tour Association (NTA) have finalized a strategic partnership that will provide enhanced and dedicated education to members—starting with NTA's newly developed DMO Network.