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Negotiations possible when joining a consortium or franchisorQ: What are the typical terms that are negotiable in consortium agreement contracts, and what changes should I ask for? As an...

Independent contractors need to reveal host agency in 2 casesQ: I'm an independent contractor for a large host agency. Must I always disclose that I am affiliated with the host agency when...

Acquisitions don't necessarily end small-biz gov't subcontractsQ: If my agency is acquired by a larger company that does not qualify as a small business, could we still be considered one for...

In most cases, trust accounts not necessary for group salesQ: Am I legally required to escrow a group's funds until all the travel suppliers get paid? What's the difference between an...

Money matters are at the root of acquisition controversiesQ: What would you say are the most common controversies between buyers and sellers of travel agencies following an acquisition?...

ARC ownership approval is necessary but could be lengthyQ: If I sell my agency, can I notify ARC about the new ownership before the closing of the sale, or do I have to wait for ARC's...

Some issues to consider when deciding how to sell an agencyQ: Another agency has expressed interest in acquiring mine. Which would be better for me, selling my corporation's stock to the...

DOT must do a better job rooting out OTA, airline 'ghost fares'Q: I recently read about the prevalence of now-you-see-them, now-you-don't online prices. Aren't such practices by airlines and...

An agency could be liable for advising clients to ignore rulesQ: If we advise a client that that it isn't necessary to arrive at the airport two hours early, could my agency be legally...

Competition has kept GDS vendors from cutting incentivesQ: As far as you can tell, have the GDS vendors succeeded in cutting back on incentives to travel agencies?

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