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Articles tagged “travel advisors”

Business Travel

Why Luxury Travel Purveyors Should Pay Attention to Generation Z

While most members of Generation Z have yet to make a substantial income, they are having unexpected influence over family travel decisions. That's why travel marketers need to start paying attention to this new generation of consumers. Sorry, millennials.

Laura Powell, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Luxury Travel Purveyors Should Pay Attention to Generation Z

Cruises

Viking Sky Rescue Doesn’t Appear to Be Hurting Cruise Demand

Cruise customers, who are shrugging off the recent Viking Sky dramas, seem to be a hardy bunch. Advisors have been spared a flood of cancellations, and it looks like business as usual for cruising.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Viking Sky Rescue Doesn’t Appear to Be Hurting Cruise Demand

Overtourism

The Southwest Effect Is Already Impacting Hawaii Tourism

Southwest Airlines’ entry into the Hawaii market is likely to bring more competitive airfares from the U.S. mainland and also on inter-island routes. The good news may be tempered, however, by rising hotel rates and limited availability in Hawaii’s most popular destinations.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

The Southwest Effect Is Already Impacting Hawaii Tourism

Tourism

China’s Travel Infrastructure Boom and 8 Other Tourism Trends This Week

This week in tourism, the Chinese travel system could have a global effect on the travel industry, Royal Caribbean sees growth in customers out of China, and the African Union makes progress on its passport for all of Africa.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

China’s Travel Infrastructure Boom and 8 Other Tourism Trends This Week

Business Travel

ASTA Is Giving the Entire Travel Industry Advice on an Important Rebrand

The letter ASTA sent was over-ambitious and a little dramatic, but ultimately a smart move and way overdue.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

ASTA Is Giving the Entire Travel Industry Advice on an Important Rebrand

Business Travel

Travelers Not Yet Deterred by Shutdown But Agent Concerns Grow

The government shutdown is not yet a big problem for travel advisors and their clients, but it could become one if it doesn’t end soon. Airport security concerns and national park travel, which picks up in the spring, could become major issues.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travelers Not Yet Deterred by Shutdown But Agent Concerns Grow

Business Travel

Signature Travel Network Bootcamp Emphasizes Agent Earnings, Not Airport Codes

The move by Signature Travel Network to attempt to attract new and diverse talent to the travel advisor profession is a strong one at a time where there is a common perception that the field lacks a bright future. This program could bolster a trend.

Paul Biasco, Skift | 5 years ago

Signature Travel Network Bootcamp Emphasizes Agent Earnings, Not Airport Codes

Business Travel

Travel Advisor Innovation Report: Egypt Bookings on Upswing

After years of dormancy, tourism to Egypt is coming back strong. Tour operators are expanding their products and departure dates, while travel advisors are seeing renewed interest among clients to visit what is for many a bucket-list destination.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisor Innovation Report: Egypt Bookings on Upswing

Business Travel

Luxury Agency Groups Tackle the Recruitment Conundrum

Today's luxury agent has to be part travel advisor, part business person, and part life coach. Finding candidates with this trifecta of skills is no easy task. That's why a pair of top luxury agency consortia is tackling the recruitment conundrum through education.

Laura Powell, Skift | 5 years ago

Luxury Agency Groups Tackle the Recruitment Conundrum

Business Travel

Agents and Tour Operators See a Surge of Interest in Egypt

With little unrest in recent years, tourism demand for Egypt is making a big comeback. Tour operators are beefing up offerings and agents are seeing renewed interest among clients.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Agents and Tour Operators See a Surge of Interest in Egypt