The Solo Travel Trend: What Travel Agents Need to Know
Why is solo travel on the rise? The rise in solo travel is a fascinating phenomenon that travel agents should not ignore. Many studies reveal that solo trips are particularly popular among women and millennial travelers. Solo travelers travel frequently, plan carefully, and love to blaze their own trail. They don’t shy away from a […]
How to Create Shareable Content for your Travel Agency
Why travel agents need to be on social media Did you know most travelers visit an average of 38 websites during their trip planning process? Or did you know that 52% of travelers use social media to guide their travel decisions? Having a strong online presence is no longer optional for travel professionals — it’s imperative! When […]
Gifts that Keep Giving: 22 Gift Subscriptions for Travelers
Creative gifts for every occasion A monthly gift subscription or an annual membership is a great surprise for just about any occasion. From birthdays and holidays to graduations, a subscription makes a great surprise! They even work as a fun “thank you” to a top client! It’s a creative way to treat someone to a […]
7 Foodie Destinations for Your Next Culinary Adventure
The emerging market of gastro-tourism Gastro-tourism has recently emerged as a popular and profitable niche within the travel industry. An ever-growing market of self-declared foodies now books trips abroad for the express purpose of sampling authentic, global cuisine. Some desire to see how food is grown and harvested, others wish to actually lend a hand in […]
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 […]
6 Reasons to Book Delta for Your Clients
Why Book Your Clients on Delta Air Lines? Along with the growth in the travel industry over the past few decades, many travel advisors have struggled to find suppliers and airlines that are quick to offer support and competitive pricing. Delta Air Lines has maintained a firm commitment to serving and supporting the travel agent […]
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!