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Delta mulling if group bookings change will be permanentThe airline quietly began a policy in early June that put an end to group bookings except when they...

AAA survey: 75% would consider using a travel agentAAA found that millennials were just as likely to say they planned on using an agent as baby boomers...

Push continues for legislation to help independent contractors in CaliforniaThe California Coalition of Travel Organizations is lobbying to make it easier for agencies to...

Moveable feast: Focus on culinary travelOur editors explore emerging foodie destinations, intriguing dishes, budding culinary trends and the...

Rules align for agents selling travel insuranceForty-six of 50 states have now adopted regulations that enable travel agents to sell policies under...

MTravel barnstorming for independent contractorsThe host agency has launched a series of in-person recruiting events across the country.

Aqua Expeditions launches agent portal

Aqua Expeditions launches agent portalThe portal gives agents 24/7 access to all bookings, reservations and inquiries made, as well as...

Startup aims to spark agents to book space journeysOrion Span will take customers on 12-day trips to its planned Aurora Space Station beginning in 2022.

Signature Travel Network CEO a big fan of the term 'travel adviser'

Alex Sharpe said ASTA's recent name change to the American Society of Travel Advisors was "fantastic." Photo Credit: Jamie Biesiada Signature Travel Network CEO a big fan of the term 'travel adviser'Alex Sharpe encouraged members and supplier partners attending the network's annual Owners' Meeting to adopt the term to describe agents.

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructure

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructureThe lack of political will to raise the billions of dollars needed for upgrades has left U.S. highways, bridges and airports in varying states of disrepair.

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