In the age of the internet, consumers have access to more products and services than was previously thought possible. Travelers in particular have hundreds of booking sites at the tips of their fingers, yet they still rely on the assistance of travel advisors when planning their vacations. While other professions have fallen by the wayside […]
The expansion of online services is continually transforming the travel industry. Online booking services started taking over the industry in 1995 when the Internet Travel Network (ITN) oversaw the first airline ticket booking over the World Wide Web. Since then, Microsoft released Expedia, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Priceline, Airbnb, and hundreds of other sites have made travel […]
Travel advisors everywhere must stay continuously updated on what is going on around the world. From travel warnings and alerts to local news events, staying up-to-date on what is going on will help you keep your travelers safe while they are abroad. Unfortunately, not everything hits the U.S. Department of State’s radar. That is why […]
Earlier this year, CNN reported that travel advisors are in high demand for the “incomparable benefit” they afford travelers and consumers. In “The Perks of Booking Your Trip Through a Travel Advisor” CNN writer Shivani Vora wrote, “At a time when travel booking sites and apps are a dime a dozen, and travelers can plan […]
Every travel advisor must make a choice—take the solely independent route or get the resources and tools you need to make your business stand out with a host agency. No matter the final choice, it is crucial you do your research. A lot of host agencies are currently asking, “Why use a host agency? What […]