As the days grow shorter and a crispness settles in the air, it’s official: autumn has arrived. This season is a magical time of transformation, where nature dons its vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, and the world seems to slow down just a bit. It's the perfect time to embark on fun and memorable travel adventures that capture the essence of this enchanting season. And with business travel still in full swing, it’s also the perfect time to enjoy some blended travel and sneak in a quick weekend getaway after a busy work trip.

In this volume of Agent’s Edge, our feature article, Sonesta International Hotels: Elevating Your Travel Experience Worldwide, gives you a look at how far Sonesta has come with its offerings to guests. With 15 brands, and a cruise collection, Sonesta has the full gamut of economy to luxury experiences for its guests to explore.

Are you looking for some fall destination recommendations to inspire your clients? We have two great destination articles to help you. First, you can read 4 Festive Things to do in Tampa This Fall and learn more about why this gulf coast city in Florida is the perfect place to go. From boat tours to ghost tours and festivals, it’s a great city to enjoy autumn…and warmer weather. For another wonderful fall location that embraces the cooler temperatures, you can read, Getting to Know Vancouver through its Diverse Neighborhoods. With its expansive history, and breathtaking scenery, your clients will love to explore Vancouver during the fall months.

Next, make sure to check out our ‘Ways to Win’ section of Agent’s Edge! You can watch our on-demand educational webinars for chances to win prizes, take our Agent’s Edge quizzes (click below for the current month’s quiz), take a quiz for a chance to win IHG One Rewards Points, or Accor Live Limitless Guest Loyalty Points. So many fun ways to learn about our hotel partners and win fun prizes in the process!

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Finally, in our business travel article, you can learn how Small to Midsize Business Travel Accounts are Making a Comeback. And don’t miss our Advisor’s Advice article from our new Director of Agency Network, Bill Bennett. You’ll also want to make sure to take a look at all of the great supplier information, including the supplier spotlights below, Hotel News, Hotel Deals, and Air News. All of these pages contain important information, deals and discounts for you and your travelers.

Enjoy reading Agent’s Edge Volume 5!

Trisha Hall
Editor-in-Chief
Agent’s Edge