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Advisors are increasingly receiving clients who are new to using a travel agent.

Travel Advisors Report Increased Business from New-to-Agent Clients

08.15.2022

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

While many popular tourism sites are seeing record visitors and prices, numerous destinations — such as Java, Indonesia — are offering competitive value without the crowds.

Stuck on Where to Book Clients? Experts Say It's the Ideal Time for These Destinations

08.08.2022

Shane Nelson

A Travefy Academy webinar explored the ways in which travel advisors can terminate a relationship with problematic clients.

5 Ways for Travel Advisors to Deal With (or Fire) Problematic Clients

08.08.2022

Emma Weissmann

Travelers with mobility disabilities often face hurdles when traveling.

The Top 2 Challenges Facing Travelers With Mobility Disabilities

08.02.2022

Travel advisors should post photos and videos to social media while they are on fam trips.

5 Ways to Get More Bookings When on Fam Trips

08.01.2022

Nikita Brown of Travel Agent Collective

Travelers say they are willing to pay more for a travel choice if it's inclusive.

How to Create Marketing That Is Inclusive of All Travelers

07.21.2022

From left: Cassandra Adams, Erin Jensen, Alvin Adriano, Nadia Henry, Sydney Zaruba, Steven Gould, Suzanne Carlson and Will Medina

These Are the Winners of the 2022 TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards

07.11.2022

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travelers need to protect themselves when using public Wi-Fi while traveling.

6 Tips for Better Cybersecurity While Traveling

07.08.2022

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

From left: Robbi Hamida, Jackie Friedman and Heather Kindred of Nexion onstage at the WAVE Awards

Signature's Alex Sharpe and Nexion's Jackie Friedman Honored at 2022 WAVE Awards

07.07.2022

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Many respondents (44%) say they are still struggling with their group travel bookings, but 31% say the number is up over the past two years.

Group Travel Is Slowly Making Its Comeback

07.05.2022

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro