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10 Reasons Travelers Still Need a Travel Agent

Despite the Internet, more than half of travel agents saw their revenue rise last year. Here are 10 reasons why.

The Huge Mistakes You’re Making When Booking Travel

Not every traveler uses a travel agent to book their trips. Instead, they try to book the entire thing on their own, convinced that they will save money or time, or even get a better deal than a travel agent will get. Some do. Others, unfortunately, make mistakes.“The one mistake customers mak

Never Do These Things While on a Cruise Vacation

Cruising is one of the most enjoyable and luxurious ways to travel. However, if you’re a cruising novice, it’s prudent to do your research and make sure you’re well-prepared. There are a few pitfalls that newbie passengers commonly engage in. Avoid doing these things and you’ll have a safer and more enjoyable cruise. Pick the Wrong Travel Companion On a cruise, you’ll be in close quarters and spending a lot of time with your travel companion(s). Cruises are most fun with someone who’s…

What Are the Best Senior Tours? You May Be Surprised

Once you have decided to go on a group tour, you will need to select a specific destination and itinerary. With so many tour operators to choose from, how do you find the best senior tours? Begin your senior tour selection process by writing down your own "must have" list. We all have personal travel preferences, and you should look for a tour that includes all or nearly all of the items on your list. I have found that most mature travelers' "must…

A guide to tipping when on vacation

Tipping at a local restaurant is easy. But what about tipping on vacation? The rules may differ depending on where you go. Follow these tip suggestions.

Why that hotel safe isn’t as secure as you think it is

With the right tools and know how, most hotel safes are pretty easy to crack.

How to Actually Eat Like a Local While Traveling

Everyone says you should follow the lead of locals when traveling, but actual suggestions on how to do that tend to be vague. Here are our tips.

6 Key Questions to Ask When Starting a Travel Agency from Home

Why you don't need to any experience when starting a travel agency from home, you just need to ask your host agency the right questions!

This Pop-Up Travel Agency Let Visitors Smell 64 Different Places in Europe

Making Travel Dreams Come True

The start of a New Year is traditionally a time for setting goals, making resolutions or even starting afresh. Maybe travel has been on your mind lately, with dreams of visiting new places. Althoug…

From CPR To Petsitting: Travel Agents Go The Extra Mile

Meet a few travel agents who went beyond the call of duty for their clients.

Should You Use An Online Travel Agency For Your Next Trip?

As travelers plan their upcoming vacations, many are wondering: Should you use an online travel agency for your next trip? If so, when? To answer those questions, just try planning a trip without an online agency.

How airline retailing impacts agencies and TMCs

Might technology for retailing air products shift the dynamic of the relationship between airlines and agencies in a more favorable way?

The Difference Between a Travel Agency and a Tour Operator

If you're confused by the difference between a travel agency and a tour operator, we're going to discuss the two and the differences between them.

Travel Marketing’s Next Sea Change: Are You Ready?

Online travel and hospitality represent one of the most competitive and sophisticated markets in the world. However, until recently, one

Travel Agency-Backed Tech Startups Take Off

Yes, Virginia, travel professionals can embrace technology and develop their own apps.