Travel Agents

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.

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Thomas Cook UK Shops Sold to Retail Rival Owned by Husband-and-Wife Team

Given the state of the traditional retail industry, on the surface this appears to be a risky deal. But Hays Travel is a profitable, growing business and will probably have secured the assets at a knockdown price. The company knows better than most how to make shops work.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

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Travel Advisors Cruise Over to Book Independent Shore Excursions

Shore excursions offered by third-party companies are growing in popularity among passengers and travel advisors alike. Independent options tend to offer more customization than ship-sponsored tours while also offering financial benefits for travel advisors.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Shore Excursions Not Run by Cruise Lines Are a Hit With Passengers and Travel Advisors Alike

Independent shore excursions are proliferating, enabling passengers to avoid the crowds and travel advisors to earn commissions. With competition more intense, some cruise lines are attempting to improve their excursion offerings as a result.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Travel Agencies Still Make 7 Times More in Commissions Than Fees

Travel advisors need to further diversify their revenue beyond commissions. That's for sure.

Dennis Schaal | 7 years ago

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Travel Advisors Play Fare Vetter as Cruise Fees Escalate

The low base fares promoted by some budget and mid-level cruise lines rarely indicate what the actual cost of a sailing will be. Travel advisors are stepping in to advise clients about onboard charges and, in some cases, showing that a higher-end cruise with all-inclusive pricing is actually a better value.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Travel Advisors Step In as Cruise Fees Reach Tipping Point

The base fares advertised by many cruise lines rarely indicate the proliferation of onboard charges that can send the cost of the cruise soaring. Travel advisors are stepping in by counseling clients about the added costs and, in some cases, presenting all-inclusive cruises as a better value.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Pet-Focused Travel Advisors Navigate Challenges of Flying with Fido

For increasing numbers of travelers, leaving home without a beloved pet (or pets) is unthinkable. While the travel industry has become more accommodating to this trend, the challenges are such that services from pet travel experts are in demand.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Travel Advisors Address Growing Demand for Pet-Friendly Vacations

As more baby boomers and millennials take to the road with pets in tow, travel advisors will need to freshen up on their knowledge of rules and restrictions for travel. Hotels are beginning to cater more to pet owners, but the rules among airlines are in a state of flux.

Paul Biasco | 7 years ago

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Are Luxury Leisure Agencies Better at C-Suite Travel Than Their Corporate Peers?

To meet the travel needs of a CEO, is a luxury leisure agency a better fit than a travel management company? Leisure expertise is useful for serving the customized demands of VIPs, but travel advisors may find that even deluxe business travel requires a corporate mindset.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago

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Luxury Travel Agencies Claim Bragging Rights in VIP Business Travel

Some luxury-focused leisure travel agencies are finding success in handling their clients' business travel needs. The bleisure trend, as well as the desire for CEOs to keep their lavish travel a secret from employees, is creating opportunities for these agencies.

Maria Lenhart | 7 years ago