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Luxury sells, but who's buying?

Luxury sells, but who's buying?During the recent Virtuoso Travel Week at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Misty Ewing Belles, Virtuoso's managing director of global...

Confusion dampens interest in Cuba

Confusion dampens interest in CubaA recent survey from Allianz Global Assistance found that Americans' interest in visiting Cuba is waning, with the majority of...

Despite setbacks, Facebook remains a social media force

Despite setbacks, Facebook remains a social media forceFacebook has faced scrutiny and even calls for boycotts this year, but travel agent activity on the platform is way up, as...

Speed counts in online lead generation

Speed counts in online lead generationTravel Leaders Network's numbers don't lie: Agents who contact prospective clients sooner rather than later are more likely to...

Ways to up your group sales game

Ways to up your group sales gameIt's no doubt that selling travel to groups can be a lucrative area of focus for agents. But newer agents are probably...

Above and beyond the ordinary

Above and beyond the ordinaryThe majority of travel professionals are O's, according to Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed. They're well-rounded, educated, have...

LGBTQ travelers face unique safety issues

LGBTQ travelers face unique safety issuesA recent webcast from AIG Travel recommends travel agents do their research about the safety issues LGBTQ travelers face around...

Instagram's where the action (button) is

Instagram's where the action (button) isInstagram's recently introduced action button, which enables potential clients to book appointments with travel agents, is...

Tips for fighting fraud

Tips for fighting fraudFraud is a common occurrence in the travel industry. But taking certain steps can help lessen the chances of data theft,...

Top agents use all the tools at their disposal

Top agents use all the tools at their disposalWhat makes a top-selling agent? There are undeniably a number of factors that contribute, but one that many of Cruise Planners'...

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