Where has the year gone? It’s a refrain I’ve heard in every ballroom, boardroom and hotel lobby these past few months — usually delivered with equal parts exhaustion and disbelief. Let’s be honest: 2025 hasn’t been a banner year for everyone. The news cycle felt like a treadmill set a little too fast, and many of you navigated challenges that no glossy brochure could sugarcoat.
I’m deeply grateful to everyone I’ve met on the road since January … and just as excited to meet the many of you still on my list. Your generosity, candor and humor have made this whirlwind year feel a little more like home. And speaking of bright spots, you showed up for us. Traffic across the LTA ecosystem climbed significantly this year, proof that even in a complicated travel landscape, the appetite for trusted insight hasn’t waned. Thank you for that.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
