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Travel agencies cash in as airlines send commissions soaring

Travel agencies cash in as airlines send commissions soaringThe legacy U.S. airlines, most notably United, are paying out substantially more in commissions than they were just a couple of...

Ensemble co-presidents Libbie Rice (left) and Lindsay Pearlman at the travel agency group's conference in the Bahamas.

Ensemble says business is 'off the charts'The travel agency consortium reported a third consecutive year of record growth at its 2018 conference.

The Travaasa Hana Resort in Maui is on Martin’s dream itinerary for Hawaii.

Hawaii updates and evergreen advice from a Virtuoso affiliateChelsea Martin, owner of Austin-based Passport to Friday, shares some general and Hawaii-specific vacation-planning tips plus...

A Royal Loft Suite on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas.

Luxury at sea, a 2018 trendTravelers are increasingly choosing suites on larger ships and sailings on luxury small-ship lines and river cruise lines,...

A young couple on a Sceptre tour.

Sceptre Vacations courting agents with new booking platformAfter focusing on its consumer-facing brand, Great Value Vacations, in recent years, DH Enterprise & Associates has quietly...

From left, Nexion's Jackie Friedman and Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed and Michael Bayley on stage of the CoNexion 2018 conference.

Nexion's Friedman on the past, present and future of host agenciesSince their advent several decades ago, host agencies have undergone a number of changes.

Booming U.S. economy fueling prosperity throughout industry

Booming U.S. economy fueling prosperity throughout industryWhile economists are predicting a slowdown in growth next year, the next 12 months, barring unforeseeable incidents, should...

Focus on Culinary Travel: Moveable feast

Focus on Culinary Travel: Moveable feastOur editors explore emerging foodie destinations, intriguing dishes, budding culinary trends and the science of dining and...

Alex Sharpe said ASTA's recent name change to the American Society of Travel Advisors was "fantastic."

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...

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...

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