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Rachel Morrell on a boat ride in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during a break from this year's Global Travel Marketplace West, which she attended virtually.

The conference has gone virtual. But who says attendees have to stay home?Two groups of travel advisors put the "travel" back in Global Travel Marketplace West by joining the show from resorts in...

Culinary travel goes Zoom

Culinary travel goes ZoomTravel suppliers are using food and drink -- more than ever-- to connect with their guests. So for our semiannual report on...

Many new travel advisors have said the travel shutdown has given them a chance to learn the business and prepare for a restart.

So you want to be a travel agent? Travel Institute says there's interestAnecdotally, the Institute said it has received more inquiries from individuals looking to transition to a career as an agent.

Robert Sweeney, CEO of Innovative Travel Acquisitions, said that travel agencies of all sizes and types are being acquired.

Travel agency consolidation is fueled by pandemic, retirementsIt's no surprise that the economic hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic have triggered a wave of consolidation...

Hilton's Dream Away offer grants Hilton Honors members discounted rates and special perks. Pictured, the Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Reserve today, travel this weekend? Trade grapples with tight lead timesShorter booking windows are complicating workflows for suppliers. But some also see opportunities to exploit the trend.

Should we vacation now? Advisors say 'travel shaming' is on the rise

Should we vacation now? Advisors say 'travel shaming' is on the riseThe issue of whether or not it's safe or responsible to travel or sell travel right now is part of a larger debate playing out...

Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch introduces World Travel and Tourism Council president and CEO Gloria Guevara during Virtuoso Travel Week 2020, which was held virtually.

Virtuoso speakers propose pathways to restore confidence, restart travelConsistency, transparency, flexibility and price integrity will be key to travel's comeback from the coronavirus crisis.

Commissions lag booking -- by a lot. Some want to change that

Commissions lag booking -- by a lot. Some want to change thatVoices are calling for suppliers to reexamine and rework their commission payment policies to get dollars to agency owners...

A pandemic-era ethics question: Should travel sellers sell travel?

A pandemic-era ethics question: Should travel sellers sell travel?Walking a fine line between keeping businesses afloat and risking long-term damage to customer relationships by selling the...

Recalibrating agencies -- Businesses that survive Covid-19 will look different

Recalibrating agencies -- Businesses that survive Covid-19 will look differentMany travel agencies are using the Covid-19 shutdown to rethink compensation models, supplier relations, marketing strategies...

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