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Editorial: A Strategy for Attracting Bigger Clients

Opinion

Editorial: A Strategy for Attracting Bigger Clients

05.15.2023

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

From charging fees to limiting contact, setting boundaries can help advisors manage their time and workload.

Opinion

6 Boundaries That Will Help Ease Travel Agent Burnout

05.12.2023

Kate Thomas, Owner of North & Leisure and Co-Founder of Travel Pro Theory

Travel advisors shared their perspectives on travel bookings, popular destinations, preferred excursions and more in the latest Need to Know research.

Business Features

Travel Advisors Remain Optimistic About 2023 Business

05.09.2023

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

The GX summit will focus on community tourism.

Opinion

What Is G Adventures’ New GX Summit?

05.06.2023

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

London is the No. 1 destination for Europe travel this summer.

Opinion

Americans Are Heading to Europe in Droves This Summer, With Planned Trips Up 55%

05.02.2023

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Editorial: The Travel Recovery in Asia Is On

Opinion

Editorial: The Travel Recovery in Asia Is On

05.01.2023

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro, Vice President/Publisher, Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West

Business Features

TravelAge West's Kenneth Shapiro Wins Prestigious Mentorship Award

04.22.2023

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Emma Weissmann

Interest in sustainable travel options is very high.

Opinion

How Do Rising Costs Affect Consumer Interest in Sustainable Travel?

04.21.2023

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travelers feel that advisors can cut through the confusion of planning travel now.

Business Features

50% of People Are More Likely to Use a Travel Advisor Now

04.14.2023

Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Cruising has proved to be one of the most resilient sectors of the travel industry.

Business Features

Travel Talk: The Big Comeback for Cruising

04.11.2023