Articles tagged “travel agents”

Tour Operators

Here’s What’s Behind a Strong Outlook for Indian Tour Operators – India Report

Research firms and the tourism industry are bullish on the potential of India for both domestic and international travel. Credit Ratings agency CRISIL has projected that a record 30 million Indians will travel overseas this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Here’s What’s Behind a Strong Outlook for Indian Tour Operators – India Report

Podcasts

Recession Tourism Impact, CrowdStrike’s Defense and AI Vs. Travel Agents

Today's podcast looks at the stock market slide, CrowdStrike’s push back, and travel agents and artificial intelligence.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Recession Tourism Impact, CrowdStrike’s Defense and AI Vs. Travel Agents

Experiences

ToursByLocals CEO on Brand Transformation and Rising Demand for Authentic Experiences

Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

ToursByLocals CEO on Brand Transformation and Rising Demand for Authentic Experiences

Tourism

Top Challenges for Chinese Travel – and the Latest Booking Trends

While the Chinese are spending big once again, they are doing so with a keen eye on their wallets, seeking the best value for their money.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Top Challenges for Chinese Travel – and the Latest Booking Trends

Airlines

American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy

American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy
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Hotels

Summer Travel’s Hidden Hurdle: The Impacts of Cancellations and No-Shows

Cancellations and no-shows for hotel reservations tend to be higher in summertime, which can significantly impact revenue for hotels and travel management companies (TMCs). Slicing and dicing data more granularly leads to better forecasting and may reduce potential revenue losses.

Onyx CenterSource + Skift | 3 months ago

Summer Travel’s Hidden Hurdle: The Impacts of Cancellations and No-Shows
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Hotels

Rising Hotel Rates Don’t Always Mean Rising Commissions

The second installment of “The Data Snap” article series examines an unusual market trend: Hotel rates are on the rise while agency commissions are stabilizing. This shift is driving travel companies to reevaluate which measurements they’re using to forecast revenues.

Onyx CenterSource + Skift | 3 months ago

Rising Hotel Rates Don’t Always Mean Rising Commissions

Hotels

Accor Revamps How It Rewards Luxury Travel Advisors for Hotel Bookings

The Paris-based hotel giant is showering travel advisors with points, perks, and online tools. The goal is to inspire loyalty for bookings of its poshest brands, from Raffles to SLS—all while keeping those pesky online travel agency fees at bay.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Accor Revamps How It Rewards Luxury Travel Advisors for Hotel Bookings

Online Travel

American Airlines Cuts Travel Agencies Slack: Extends Deadline For Loyalty Points

Who's in and who's out of American Airlines' new preferred agency program to date? The deadline extension seems to indicate their are some hiccups along the way.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

American Airlines Cuts Travel Agencies Slack: Extends Deadline For Loyalty Points

Podcasts

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Today's podcast looks at Delta's big first quarter, Brazil's delayed visa requirements, and the factors behind corporate travel agency mergers.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong