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Travel Advisor Coverage

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Address Growing Demand for Pet-Friendly Vacations

As more baby boomers and millennials take to the road with pets in tow, travel advisors will need to freshen up on their knowledge of rules and restrictions for travel. Hotels are beginning to cater more to pet owners, but the rules among airlines are in a state of flux.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisors Address Growing Demand for Pet-Friendly Vacations

Business Travel

Are Luxury Leisure Agencies Better at C-Suite Travel Than Their Corporate Peers?

To meet the travel needs of a CEO, is a luxury leisure agency a better fit than a travel management company? Leisure expertise is useful for serving the customized demands of VIPs, but travel advisors may find that even deluxe business travel requires a corporate mindset.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Are Luxury Leisure Agencies Better at C-Suite Travel Than Their Corporate Peers?

Business Travel

Luxury Travel Agencies Claim Bragging Rights in VIP Business Travel

Some luxury-focused leisure travel agencies are finding success in handling their clients' business travel needs. The bleisure trend, as well as the desire for CEOs to keep their lavish travel a secret from employees, is creating opportunities for these agencies.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Marketers From Closed Mexico Tourism Office Go Out on Their Own

Former staffers from the closed Los Angeles office of the Mexico Tourism Board have regrouped to offer marketing services for Mexican destinations. Such services are needed, particularly for regions outside of Mexico's most popular tourist areas.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Mexico Tourism Marketing Gap Leads Ex-Board Staffers to Launch New Company

The true results of the Mexican government's dismantling of its tourism board likely won't be known for years, but former staffers in the Los Angeles office have formed a new marketing company they hope will fill in the gap. Keep an eye on neighboring tropical destinations, which are looking to swoop in on the opportunity.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 5 years ago

Mexico Tourism Marketing Gap Leads Ex-Board Staffers to Launch New Company

Business Travel

Themed Cruises Present New Opportunities for Travel Advisors

Themed cruises are a fast-growing segment of the cruise industry with broad appeal. Although many are sold directly to consumers, travel advisors should get in on the action.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Themed Cruises Present New Opportunities for Travel Advisors

Business Travel

Themed Cruises Are a Double-Edged Sword for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors who understand their clients’ interests and hobbies will likely find a themed cruise that meets their needs. But it may not be plain sailing since some operators seem to prefer to sell direct — and have the marketing reach to do so.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Themed Cruises Are a Double-Edged Sword for Travel Advisors

Business Travel

Travel Agencies Find Success in Not Acting Like, Well, Travel Agencies

Breaking with the usual travel agency practices has proved to be a winning situation for two travel companies on this year's Inc. 5000 list. New approaches to hiring and travel planning are resonating in today's culture.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Agencies Find Success in Not Acting Like, Well, Travel Agencies

Business Travel

Fast-Growing Travel Companies Break With Agency Traditions

Eschewing the usual travel agency business model, two travel companies on the Inc. 5000 list are enjoying significant success by providing highly curated itineraries and hiring staff with specialized expertise. Their approach is clearly resonating in today’s on-demand culture.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Fast-Growing Travel Companies Break With Agency Traditions

Business Travel

How Much the Human Connection Still Matters

Serving the emotional needs of clients, a key theme during this year's Virtuoso Travel Week, is another indicator of how the travel advisor's role continues to evolve beyond the booking of travel. Tech tools are a help in determining emotional needs, but not as much as human interaction.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

How Much the Human Connection Still Matters