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Flight Centre reducing Liberty Travel stores in business realignmentStores that remain will become “network hubs” where travel agents can opt to work or meet with clients...

Travel agency consolidation might be a Covid consequence

Travel agency consolidation might be a Covid consequenceAgency consultant Bob Joselyn is already hearing from agencies interested in combining operations to...

TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisors

TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisorsDespite new U.S. products, few advisors are reporting a rise in domestic bookings since the pandemic...

TW poll shows stark reality tinged with hopeConsumer interest in booking travel remains low, and most of the reservations travel advisors have...

House passes bill to extend PPP loan benefitsThe Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act extends the period to use the loans to 24 weeks and...

New Travel conference aims to get industry back on its feetThe virtual event from June 8 to 12 is designed to help attendees navigate the return of travel.

TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisors

Abercrombie & Kent added six Tailor Made adventures across the American West. Pictured, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.TW survey: Travel suppliers hurry to bring domestic inventory to advisorsDespite new U.S. products, few advisors are reporting a rise in domestic bookings since the pandemic shut down global travel.

One Caribbean specialist's story: 'I'm taking it day by day'

One Caribbean specialist's story: 'I'm taking it day by day'

Advisor Linda Welch, who markets herself as a Caribbean specialist and honeymoon expert, never imagined her 10th anniversary in the travel industry would fall in the midst of a pandemic as she juggled cancellations and postponements.

It’s not a great time to woo first-time cruisers

It’s not a great time to woo first-time cruisersMedia coverage of ships being turned away from ports and, in some cases, of passengers being quarantined in their cabins for weeks is likely to have a negative impact.

Consumer Editors Roundtable: The Godfather, Part 2

Consumer Editors Roundtable: The Godfather, Part 2Influential hotelier Ian Schrager joined top travel editors in a wide-ranging discussion. Here he talks about his sometimes "messy" relationship with Marriott and offers his strong views about the future of hospitality.

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