5 Ways to Invest in Yourself As a Travel Agent
Make the time to invest in yourself Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to running your business? Do you feel like you are constantly draining your energy, but never quite getting recharged? Finding the time for a conference, class, or FAM trip might seem like a very distant possibility. But if you […]
How to Compete with Online Booking Sites
Travel Agents vs. Online Booking Sites A recent report compiled by ABTA revealed that the majority of travelers will follow through and book with a travel agent once the conversation has begun. But unfortunately, losing a client to an online travel agency (OTA) is still a real fear. Travelers get a quote and a wealth of […]
Published vs. Private Airfare: What’s the Difference?
Why is there more than one fare type? How is it possible that two people across the aisle on the plane can pay totally different prices for the same row? It may simply be that one person purchased their ticket far in advance. But another possibility is that one traveler was able to get a […]
7 Mysterious Islands You Never Knew Existed
Accessing the world’s most remote islands Do you dream of getting off the grid and escaping to a tiny, secluded island? Check out some of the world’s most remote and mysterious islands. Some of these, like the beautiful Suwarrow Atoll in the Cook Islands, are very visitor-friendly, though hard to get to. Others, such as […]
How Well Do You Know Airport Codes? [Advanced]
Did you ace our beginner and intermediate airport quizzes? Let’s see if we can finally stump you with this one! See how many airport codes you know!
How to Become a Travel Agent: 7 Steps
How to become a travel agent and do what you love Do you wish there was a way to make a living doing what you love? If what you love is travel, your dream career is totally within reach! This post will give you some tips and pointers and how to become a travel agent […]
Booking Groups and Large Parties: What to Know
What is the difference between “Groups” and “Large Parties”? In order to go through our Centrav groups department, your group must include 10 or more passengers. However, if you have 18 passengers or less, you might be able to book these as a “large party” directly on our website. This will allow you to finalize […]
What Is An Airline Consolidator?
Understanding the airline consolidator If you’ve spent any time in the travel industry, or even consider yourself a frequent traveler, you may be familiar with the term “airline consolidator.” Even so, many travel agents remain a little uncertain of what an airline consolidator does or why they should use one. We’ve pulled together some of […]
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Traveler with Everything
Perfect gifts for the seasoned traveler Christmas is quickly approaching, and you’ve purchased a gift for just about every person on your list. But we all have that one friend or family member who is really, really hard to buy for. If you’re stumped yet again, but know your recipient loves to travel, we have […]
30 Destinations to Know About
It’s a great time to be a travel agent. Tourism is on the rise across the globe and travelers are eager to set aside the time and money to reach their travel goals. The sheer number of tourists abroad has overwhelmed the most popular destinations, such as Italy, France, and Spain. Some tourism boards have even […]