Professional Development | TravelAge West

Enhance your skills and expertise with TravelAge West's professional development resources. Access continuous education and training, certification information and growth opportunities designed to help travel professionals excel in a dynamic industry.

While many popular tourism sites are seeing record visitors and prices, numerous destinations — such as Java, Indonesia — are offering competitive value without the crowds.

Business Features

Stuck on Where to Book Clients? Experts Say It's the Ideal Time for These Destinations

08.08.2022

Shane Nelson

Shane Nelson

A Travefy Academy webinar explored the ways in which travel advisors can terminate a relationship with problematic clients.

Business Features

5 Ways for Travel Advisors to Deal With (or Fire) Problematic Clients

08.08.2022

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

USTOA is recognizing leaders of sustainability and DEI initiatives.

Opinion

USTOA Announces ‘Future Lights,’ Up-and-Coming Leaders of the Tour Industry

08.04.2022

Kenneth Shapiro // (c) 2013 Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travelers with mobility disabilities often face hurdles when traveling.

Business Features

The Top 2 Challenges Facing Travelers With Mobility Disabilities

08.02.2022

Mindy Poder

A micro-cation is defined as a leisure trip that is at least 100 miles away from home, but lasts four nights or fewer.

Opinion

'Micro-cations' Are Rising in Popularity

08.02.2022

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann

Travel advisors should post photos and videos to social media while they are on fam trips.

Business Features

5 Ways to Get More Bookings When on Fam Trips

08.01.2022

Nikita Brown of Travel Agent Collective

The Sustainable Travel Coalition has nearly 60 members who will advise on sustainability issues, opportunities and concerns.

Opinion

The U.S. Travel Association Will Prioritize Sustainability Through Its New Coalition

07.26.2022

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Travelers say they are willing to pay more for a travel choice if it's inclusive.

Business Features

How to Create Marketing That Is Inclusive of All Travelers

07.21.2022

Mindy Poder

BOLD by Wyndham offers an accelerated path for Black entrepreneurs to become hotel owners.

Opinion

This Wyndham Program Is Designed to Increase the Number of Black Hotel Owners

07.17.2022

Kelly Rosenfeld // (c) 2012 Kelly Rosenfeld

Kelly Rosenfeld

Air passengers with disabilities now have a Bill of Rights with 10 listed protections.

Opinion

Airline Passengers With Disabilities Have a New Bill of Rights

07.15.2022

Emma Weissmann

Emma Weissmann