Need to know | TravelAge West

Need to Know is part of TravelAge West’s commitment to give a voice to the travel advisor community. We poll travel advisors each month and deliver timely research that captures their attitudes about the latest travel trends and industry topics. We believe it’s important to offer advisors a chance to share their perspectives and understand what their peers are experiencing.

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The majority of travel advisors are satisfied with the support and resources provided by their host agency.

Host Agencies Earn Mostly High Marks From Advisors

08.25.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

New TravelAge West Need to Know research reveals key factors driving advisor-host agency relationships

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Eighty-two percent of advisors have clients who are concerned about traveling internationally right now.

Americans Are Increasingly Concerned About Traveling Abroad

07.23.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

TravelAge West’s latest Need to Know research survey shows that travel advisors need to deal with traveler fears... Read The Story

In a survey of nearly 200 respondents, 74% say that travel advisors are not paid fairly.

Are Travel Advisors Paid Fairly?

06.25.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

The latest Need to Know research shows that most advisors report significant compensation challenges... Read The Story