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The economics of solo travelAs the economy continues to show signs of fragility, why would anyone shun a group of eager travelers?

Offering smaller groups, FITs as an escorted alternativeTour operators who aren't seeing the same growth they once did in the big-bus escorted touring market are giving agents and...

Operators feel it's safe to go back to EgyptEgypt's tourism industry is anxious to get its wheels in motion again after grinding to a dead halt, and tour operators are...

USTOA members manage Egypt crisis wellPolitical demonstrations in Egypt that turned violent this month, prompting the U.S. State Department to issue a travel...

Operators push for early bookings, before airfares go sky-highTour operators have started off 2011 with some aggressive promotions intended to incent agents and their clients to book their...

Can Dale wed agents and operators?The feeling appears to be mutual: The U.S. Tour Operators Association wants to improve relations with agents, and agents want...

The USTOA legacyWith the death of Bob Whitley, a man whose name had become synonymous with the U.S. Tour Operators Association during his 32...

Discounting debate resurfaces at confabHow travel agents advertise discounts on tour products and what kind of discounts and incentives they provide their clients is...

Tour companies drumming up excitement about travelAfter a very somber year for the industry, some travel companies have been injecting a bit more fun and creativity back into...

Globus aims to simplify the marketing clutterTour operators and wholesalers face a distinct challenge in trying to make promotional messages stand out amid the mass of...

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