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Don't be rushed into supplier contractsLengthy timelines and digital docs make contract negotiations more complex. My advice: don't be pressured. Take the time...

Are advisors the 'agents' of cruise lines, clients, or both?You can be a dual agent if you can act for both parties to the transaction -- the buyer and the seller. Contrary to popular...

Tips for a speedy sale of your agencyIf you are thinking of selling your agency, here is the knowledge you need to have at your fingertips.

Am I liable for my contractor's crimes?While your agency is not legally liable for crimes committed by ICs, take these steps to minimize the chances that your agency...

GDS incentives are as robust as everOffers to many agencies are better than they have been in the 42 years during which such offers have been made.

Is now the time to sell my travel agency?If you are considering selling your agency, here are answers to a few common questions.

No right to privacy for traveler infoExcept in certain circumstances, nothing prohibits a travel agency from doing anything with an adult's personal information,...

Supplier's data breach shouldn't be on youThe general rule is that an agent is not liable for the suppliers' acts or omissions. However, there are exceptions.

Dealing with unclaimed commissionsHere are some steps a host must take to match an unclaimed commission check to an independent contractor.

The four things wrong with NDCIt's premature to call NDC a failure, but there are problems that airlines need to fix to ensure its future.

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