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Articles tagged “Virtuoso”

Business Travel

Skift Global Forum Preview: Why the Internet Didn’t Kill Off Travel Agents

The travel agent still exists for a reason. Despite having the option, plenty of people don't want to do it on their own, and are happy to get someone else to make plans — even if it costs more.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Why the Internet Didn’t Kill Off Travel Agents

Tourism

Hurricane Irma Leaves Travel Agents and Cruise Lines Extremely Concerned and Hoping for the Best

Hurricane Irma is a monster storm the likes of which the Caribbean and United States haven't seen in a while. While tourism usually rebounds after major storms, we haven't seen an active Atlantic hurricane season like this for nearly a decade and many travel brands will need to think long-term to recover.

Dan Peltier , Skift | 7 years ago

Hurricane Irma Leaves Travel Agents and Cruise Lines Extremely Concerned and Hoping for the Best

Business Travel

Why Virtuoso’s New Must-Go Destinations Feel Similar

A new Virtuoso survey focusing on coveted luxury destinations for fall and the holidays doesn't cover new territory, but some trends are revealed by reading between the lines.

Laura Powell, Skift | 7 years ago

Why Virtuoso’s New Must-Go Destinations Feel Similar

Announcements

Travel This Week — What to Expect: Virtuoso Will Tout Pivotal Role of Travel Agents

It's only a segment of the U.S. population that has a go-to travel agent for trip planning, although they are more popular in other parts of the world. Virtuoso is trying to equip its members with the smarts to adapt to the evolving traveler, and you have to give Virtuoso credit for that.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago

Travel This Week — What to Expect: Virtuoso Will Tout Pivotal Role of Travel Agents

Business Travel

Interview: Virtuoso Travel CEO on the Future of the New Luxury Traveler

Wealthy travelers define luxury in many different ways, based on who they're traveling with and why. However, there is consensus in terms of the growing demand for more human connectedness and meaningful experiences for both adults and children.

Greg Oates, Skift | 7 years ago

Interview: Virtuoso Travel CEO on the Future of the New Luxury Traveler

Business Travel

Lola Deal With Virtuoso Is Rare Truce in Travel Agent-Online Booking Relations

It remains to be seen how much of the future of travel booking will be based around mobile messaging and service. But it does seem reasonable to expect a hybrid of traditional personal service and digital do-it-yourself accessibility to appeal to many travelers going forward.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Lola Deal With Virtuoso Is Rare Truce in Travel Agent-Online Booking Relations
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Business Travel

Skift Travel Megatrend for 2016: Smart Travel Agents Adopt the Concierge Mindset

The travel agent of the future is focused on end-to-end customer experience, utilizing technology to forge better relationships with travelers.

Virtuoso + Skift | 8 years ago

Skift Travel Megatrend for 2016: Smart Travel Agents Adopt the Concierge Mindset

Travel Agents

How Travel Agents Tried to Get Back on Track in 2015

Travel agents showed some resiliency in 2015. They need to work on becoming a whole lot more visible, and useful, to consumers in 2016.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Video: The Travel Agent of the Future Is Nothing Like the One of the Past

Every industry changes, including travel agents.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago

Video: The Travel Agent of the Future Is Nothing Like the One of the Past

Travel Agents

Virtuoso’s Matthew Upchurch on Why the Right Kind of Travel Agent Survived at Skift Forum

Rumors of the demise of the travel agent have been greatly exaggerated.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 9 years ago

Virtuoso’s Matthew Upchurch on Why the Right Kind of Travel Agent Survived at Skift Forum