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 agents expect a strong holiday travel season this year.

Travel Advisors Expect a Strong Holiday Season

12.09.2024

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Three-quarters expect booking to be the same or better than last year

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Advisors are split on how accessible mentorship opportunities are within the travel industry.

Do Travel Advisors Have a Tough Time Finding Mentors?

10.28.2024

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Need to Know research: Mentorship is alive and well in the travel advisor profession, but challenges remain, including knowing where to find one

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TravelAge West's latest Need to Know survey digs into the challenges advisors face today, from a lack of consumer awareness to lead generation.

Most Travel Agents Have No Formal Certification

09.23.2024

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Survey respondents also shared that a lack of consumer awareness about the travel advisor profession is their greatest challenge... Read The Story