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This extensive archive provides up-to-date news, trends, and insights relevant to travel agents, including travel advisors, travel agencies, at-home agents, and firms of all sizes.

Designed for professionals working in the travel industry, these news stories offer valuable information on the evolving landscape of travel services and distribution channels.

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Stay informed about the latest developments affecting travel advisors, from technology advancements to client relations and best practices and gain insights into the growing importance of personalized service and how advisors are adapting to the changing demands of their clientele in a competitive market.

Business Travel

Expedition Cruising Is Still Small But Going Mainstream for Travel Advisors

Expedition cruises have come a long way from bunk accommodations on old Russian ships, with a growing fleet of luxury vessels presenting lucrative opportunities for travel advisors. It's especially so for those looking for unique holiday solutions for their well-heeled customers.
Allan Leibowitz | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Travel Advisors Act to Protect Clients From Resort Fee Surprises

Not only are resort fees an annoyance for hotel guests, but they put the onus on travel advisors to make sure clients are aware of what their stay will actually cost. Some advisors are fighting back by steering clients toward properties that don't charge the fees.
Maria Lenhart | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Travel Advisors Point to Emerging Trends in U.S. Domestic Tourism

While the growth of international visitation to the U.S. is slowing, travel advisors see rising interest among Americans in exploring their own country, often in new ways. Cultural itineraries exploring everything from civil rights history to regional culinary specialties are on the agenda.
Maria Lenhart | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Host Agency Nexion Recruits Military Veterans as Travel Advisors

An enterprising program that provides free training for military vets who want to start new careers as travel advisors is an innovative way to bring new talent into the industry. After a year in operation, it's starting to yield results.
Maria Lenhart | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Military Veterans Launch New Careers as Travel Advisors

A travel advisor host agency is finding success with a scholarship program for military veterans geared toward utilizing their unique skill sets. It has the potential to be a win-win for both the agency and the veterans who have made the transition into new careers.
Paul Biasco | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Interest in Iran Tours Rising Globally Despite Americans' Fears

With tensions between the U.S. and Iranian governments escalating, tour operators report that some Americans are rethinking their travel plans. However travelers from other countries are undeterred, and interest in Iran continues to grow.
Maria Lenhart | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Travel Advisors Book Sri Lanka Again Thanks to Downgraded Warnings

Tourism to Sri Lanka was riding high until the Easter massacre all but shut it down. Now that foreign governments are scaling back their travel warnings, some travel advisors are again pushing the destination, hoping that tourism will help get the country back on its feet.
Allan Leibowitz | 6 years ago
Business Travel

Brand USA Faces Uncertain Future Despite Weakening Inbound Travel

Brand USA, the country's official tourism marketing arm, could go under if Congress doesn't act to secure its funding. The recent decline in international visitors to the U.S. would only get worse if marketing support is eliminated.
Maria Lenhart | 6 years ago