Travel Weekly’s annual Power List is out and this year the collection of the world’s biggest travel sellers includes an all-time high of 72 agencies.The Power List’s class of 2024 increased by 11 companies over last year despite the fact that a new $110 million threshold was established to qualify. (Last year’s qualifying threshold was $100 million.)The top six companies on the list for 2024 remain the same as 2023, though Travel Weekly says that’s likely to change next year if American Express Global Business Travel's (no. 3) acquisition of CWT (No. 5) moves forward.Also notable, survey responses provided by agencies as part of this year’s Power List compilation process reveal a “strong sense of buoyancy” throughout the industry, says TravelWeekly.Here’s a closer look at this year’s top 24 for 2024.
Top 16 things to do in Atlanta
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Jun 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Food, history, music, sports – whatever you enjoy, Atlanta has you covered.
Even better, this lively city doesn’t make you sacrifice your love of green spaces to experience all it has to offer. Nearly half of Atlanta is covered in tree canopy, so you can appreciate the perks of big-city living without missing out on nature.
Here are some of the best things to do on a visit to Atlanta that you can’t get anywhere else.
Celebrate the storied legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his wife, Coretta Scott King. The Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Park includes a large complex that tells stories of his childhood, his work as a preacher and his civil rights leadership.
Read more: Essential US civil rights sites in the South
Detour: Once you complete your visit at the National Historic Park, walk across the street to get a beautiful skyline view of Downtown Atlanta on the Jackson St Bridge.
Street art lovers can catch a fleeting glimpse of the viewpoint of local artists in the Krog Street Tunnel. The graffiti and street art present inside the tunnel changes regularly, but check the walls just outside for commissioned works that tend to stay for a while.
Planning tip: The Krog Street Tunnel is right along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, so you can continue walking from this street art haven to local shops and restaurants, particularly at the nearby Krog Street Market.
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This indoor market filled with artisanal shops is great for hungry visitors or those just looking for a casual stroll. Dozens of vendors keep the history of this market alive, which dates back to the early 20th century.
Local tip: Don’t miss the delicious sweet potato cheesecake at the Sweet Auburn Bread Company. The family-owned bakery has been a staple in the city since 1997.
When rapper T.I. named his 2003 album Trap Muzik, he brought to the forefront a subgenre of hip hop that he and other Atlanta rappers were innovating. There’s no better place to learn about Atlanta’s hip hop legacy than at the Trap Music Museum, which T.I. also founded. It’s full of photos and keepsakes from T.I. and other Atlanta artists, including 21 Savage and 2 Chainz.
In Atlanta, Coca-Cola's brand is so ingrained that “a Coke” is the generic term for any soda, so locals ask for the hometown beverage by its full name. Visiting a museum dedicated to the world’s most famous beverage company in the city of its invention feels obligatory. Even if you’re not interested in learning about the history of Coca-Cola and how it got its start in Atlanta in 1886, stay for the exhibit that lets you taste Coke products from around the world.
Planning tip: The World of Coca-Cola is part of a larger
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Despite economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living, there’s one thing some of us are unwilling to give up: travel. A recent study by American Express in the United Kingdom found that almost half of the population are more interested in taking a major trip this year than previously, while more than half of those surveyed said they are saving up for a bucket list adventure. While our wanderlust hasn’t dampened, the way we travel post-pandemic has changed in many ways, and many travelers are more savvy than ever when securing a jet-set deal.
Choice Privileges award nights no longer top out at 35,000 points per night
Earlier this month, Choice Privileges hiked the award cost of Preferred Hotels & Resorts stays to up to 87,000 points per night. At the time, I celebrated that award nights at Choice Hotels properties still cost between 6,000 and 35,000 points in most parts of the world (except the Asia-Pacific region, where award nights cost up to 75,000 points).
Tenerife’s Top Music Festivals Not to Miss This Summer!
Tenerife, the largest and most diverse of Spain’s Canary Islands, has lined up an exciting calendar of diverse music concerts that visitors should not miss this summer. From Ed Sheeran to reggaeton and bachata, visitors to the island these warm months will have the opportunity to dance the night away with the best music and with the island’s magical sunsets as backdrop.
Travelling to a European country with dengue? Top tips to keep tiger-mosquitoes at bay
A rise in dengue fever cases across Europe isn’t the most comfortable pre-holiday news but there are ways to reduce the risk of infection.
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Adventure travel is growing by leaps and bounds this year, and especially so for these destinations that are emerging as top contenders attracting travelers to experience their unique natural landscapes and all the incredible adventures they offer.
Frontier plans 7 new routes, including second-ever nonstop from New York's JFK
Frontier Airlines is showing no signs of letting up on the network shake-up that's helped define the carrier in 2024.
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