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International virtual assistants can help travel advisors focus their efforts on selling.

Opinion

Why You Should Consider Hiring an International Virtual Assistant

09.08.2023

Byrd Bergeron, Owner of The Travel Byrds

Advisors who use AI are satisfied with the platforms, but many advisors have not yet used AI tools for work.

Business Features

AI Is Not a Tool for Travel Advisors Yet, But Many Believe It Could Impact Their Career

09.04.2023

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

ASTA is spotlighting travel suppliers that actually pay agent commissions on time.

Business Features

These Suppliers Pay Travel Agent Commissions On Time

09.01.2023

Mindy Poder

Set aside some time to create a repeatable, transparent and informational client onboarding process that helps vet clients and saves time.

Opinion

How Does Your Client Onboarding Process Stack Up?

09.01.2023

KATE THOMAS, OWNER OF NORTH & LEISURE AND CO-FOUNDER OF TRAVEL PRO THEORY

Knowing how to address common client concerns ahead of time can help those conversations run smoothly.

Business Features

3 Common Client Objections — And How to Respond

08.30.2023

Chelsee Lowe

Chelsee Lowe

Opinion

5 Ways Tourism Boards and Consortia Can Work Together Effectively

08.28.2023

Omar Banihani, marketing director of Jordan Tourism Board

The Travel Consortium will work with travel companies to identify and address issues of modern slavery in the industry.

Opinion

This New Consortium Aims to Fight Modern Slavery in the Tourism Industry

08.26.2023

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for festive season this year.

Business Features

Fall and Festive Seasons: What Are the Most Popular Destinations, and Will Pricing Decrease?

08.16.2023

Mindy Poder

Susie Chau of Carpe Diem Traveler has created a planning and preparation service for clients looking to take a sabbatical and travel for one month or longer.

Business Features

Are Planning Sabbaticals Worth Your Time? This Former Travel Advisor Has Answers.

08.15.2023

Mindy Poder

Editorial: Why Are World Cruises Trending Right Now?

Opinion

Editorial: Why Are World Cruises Trending Right Now?

08.08.2023

Mindy Poder