Common Social Media Mistakes You Might Be Making
Common Social Media Mistakes You Might Be Making Social media marketing is extremely important for anyone trying to build their small business — especially if you are a travel agent! Social media gives you the opportunity to get your name out there and show people how you can help give them a perfect vacation. However, […]
Why Your Clients Need Travel Insurance
Centrav in partnership with Yonder Travel Insurance Due to the recent global events involving the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers have been more aware of the importance of travel insurance than ever before. In this article, we’ll walk you through what travel insurance is and isn’t and how you can prepare your client for travel beyond coronavirus. […]
Why You Need Cancel for Any Reason Insurance after COVID-19
Centrav in partnership with Yonder Travel Insurance Due to recent global events involving the coronavirus pandemic, travelers are more aware of travel insurance than ever before. We’ll talk you through what kind of insurance you need to prepare you and your client for travel beyond coronavirus. What is “Cancel for Any Reason”? Most comprehensive trip […]
The Future of Travel: How Will Travel Change After COVID-19?
How will travel change after COVID-19? Editor’s note: We love to travel, but the safety of all travelers is our number one priority. Centrav recommends following all travel guidelines recommended by health officials and the State Department, and to use this time to plan and book future trips only. As the travel world starts looking […]
What the CARES Act Means for Travel Agents
The travel industry has weathered great turmoil over the years, but no crisis has hit us as hard as COVID-19 has. At the end of March, Congress passed a massive stimulus bill known as the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act aka the CARES Act. The program was put into place to aid businesses during the […]
How to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19
What can you do to support small businesses during COVID-19? Social distancing, forced restaurant closings, and travel bans. These situations are ones we didn’t even imagine weeks ago but are now widespread realities. And they are taking a major toll on small businesses across the country. Luckily, we are not powerless to help! There are […]
Why Have Airlines Stopped Offering Refunds?
UPDATE: United Airlines, KLM, and Air France are some of the airlines that are now allowing refunds. Two weeks ago when we first published this article, airlines were in the process of getting government bailouts in order to shore up their finances and have cash flow. Some airlines have come through with tools to refund […]
Your Detailed Guide to Waivers, Changes, E-credits & Refunds
Many of you had questions on the airline rule change…we’ve come to clarify. Now that the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an order to airlines to provide refunds to consumers for flights they have canceled, most airlines are starting to comply. Not all airlines are created equally, therefore, the new change does not apply to […]
New Airline Refund Rules: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
UPDATE: The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an order to airlines to provide refunds to consumers for flights they have canceled. United Airlines, KLM, and Air France are some of the airlines that are now allowing refunds. A few weeks ago when we first published this article, airlines were in the process of getting government […]
Travel During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know
**This article is out of date, much has changed since we last updated this on March 16, 2020. FAQ’s Regarding Travel During the Coronavirus Outbreak Last updated 03/16/2020 [This page is being monitored and updated as new information becomes available] READ: Coronavirus Travel Suspensions: What Travel Advisors Need to Know READ: Find your airline for […]