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The U.S. Travel Association says that despite a tepid jobs report for July, the travel sector added jobs and has a positive outlook.

Business Features

Are Travel Jobs a Part of Rising Unemployment?

08.08.2024

Mindy Poder

A Swan Hellenic vessel in the Arctic

Business Features

Swan Hellenic Launches New Marketing Tool for Travel Advisors

08.07.2024

TravelAge West

Plenty of advisors use social media as a marketing tool, but keeping their posts politically neutral — especially in an election year — may be best for business.

Opinion

Community Voices: Why Travel Advisors Should Avoid Political Opinions on Social Media

08.06.2024

Andrea Miller, Senior Travel Advisor at Sea It All Travel

IATAN will recognize ASTA's VTA certification in its accreditation process.

Business Features

IATAN Recognizes ASTA's Verified Travel Advisor Certification

08.05.2024

TravelAge West

Myrtle Beach, S.C., is among the most-searched-for Memorial Day destinations, according to data from Booking.com.

Business Features

These Are the Top Summer Travel Trends for 2024

08.05.2024

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

Advisors say that social media is exacerbating the problem of unprofessionalism among travel advisors.

Business Features

Is Unprofessionalism in Travel Advising on the Rise? These Advisors Say ‘Yes.’

08.04.2024

Mindy Poder

Tern’s travel CRM technology will be available to every Vacation Planners franchise.

Business Features

Vacation Planners and Tern Partner to Streamline Travel Advisor Operations

08.02.2024

TravelAge West

Americans are increasingly skipping, postponing or lowering their budget for trips.

Business Features

Americans Are Traveling Less Due to Cost of Travel. Advisors May Need to Tweak Their Approach.

08.01.2024

Mindy Poder

Tyronne Stoudemire is the senior vice president of global diversity, equity and inclusion at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and the author of “Diversity Done Right: Navigating Cultural Difference to Create Positive Change In the Workplace.”

Business Features

Why It’s Important for Travel Businesses to Aim for ‘Cross-Cultural Competence’

08.01.2024

Skye Mayring

Skye Mayring

Gestures big and small remind clients that travel advisors are thinking of them.

Business Features

These Travel Advisors Give Their Clients Gifts — Here’s What They Wrap Up and Why

07.31.2024

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe