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Allianz Global Assistance's Richard Aquino

Allianz Global Assistance's Richard AquinoThe company's vice president of sales and manager of the agency channel speaks about the growth of annual travel insurance...

Expedia Group's sales and revenue zoom in Q2The online travel giant saw gross bookings rise 13% and revenue grow 11%.

Hosted agents' income has risen 16% this yearThe average hosted agent is making $40,377, and he or she is making 20.8% more with Travel Institute certification, according...

Cyber arms race: Fighting the hackers

Cyber arms race: Fighting the hackersDue to the growing focus on personalization, travel suppliers and agencies increasingly find themselves holding troves of...

American Airlines makes basic economy buyout easier for agentsPreviously, an upgrade to economy could only be accomplished via phone. Now, the change can be made online.

AirHelp's Henrik Zillmer

AirHelp's Henrik ZillmerThe CEO of the airline claim remuneration app talks about air travelers' rights when flights are delayed, canceled or...

Curated collection Tablet Hotels now paying agentsIndependent agents pay a $500 annual fee to access the booking engine and earn 7% commission.

HRG deal complete, Amex GBT's CEO talks next stepsIntegration of the two organizations, their people and their technology has begun in earnest.

Cruise.com adds Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sailingsThe line said Cruise.com is the first OTA to sell its product.

D'Aoust leaving CEO post at CLIAThe cruise trade group said she will depart at the end of the year to focus on family priorities.