Business Travelers Began Returning to First Class in 2015
It's no surprise that business travelers want a premium experience while on the road, and it looks like more companies are splurging on pricy flights and hotels.
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5 Charts Showing What U.S. Travel Agents Think About 2015 Bookings
U.S. travel agents have seen fewer changes this year with international destination bookings compared to domestic bookings with New York City holding the top spot that Orlando or Las Vegas usually claims.
What Travel Agents Say Leisure Travelers Want Right Now
Travel agencies are actively seeking to become more relevant to travelers looking for more complex and diverse vacations.
Shakeup at Top U.S. Travel Agency as Travel Leaders Group CEO Steps Aside
It will be interesting to see what Ninan Chacko's marketing experience brings to Travel Leaders Group.
Travel + Leisure Joins Ranks of Publications Selling Readers Branded Vacations
The line between editorial and advertising is blurring for many travel publications. Branded vacations are just the next step in making more money by riding this line.
Airlines Are Looking to Make Amends With Travel Agents
Now that airlines are making money again, they're fighting for business from corporate travel agents.
Sharing Economy Opens New Possibilities for Business Travel
As sharing economy services provide stronger data tools to corporate agencies, the role of Uber and Airbnb will expand in corporate travel policies.
Marriott Removes Ad Making Fun of Travel Agents
Another salvo launched in the battle to increase direct hotel bookings. Two of three videos in the series are still online, though.
What 3 Airline Executives Wouldn’t Talk About at a Travel Agents’ Conference
Who's more important to the airlines: shareholders or passengers? Take one guess.
Lufthansa Offers Direct Booking Savings and Agents Aren’t Happy
Other airlines will feel more comfortable charging fees to encourage travelers to book directly if Lufthansa's plan works. Travel agents and other intermediaries will be in trouble if this becomes a trend.