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More travel agents are now ICs than work as full-time employees

More travel agents are now ICs than work as full-time employeesA Travel Institute survey revealed that 62% of respondents say they are working as contractors, up from 29% in 2008.

Certified travel agents earn a lot more than their untrained peers

Certified travel agents earn a lot more than their untrained peersA Travel Institute study shows the average compensation in 2017 for agents who had no certification or specialist training was...

Hogg Robinson CEO to join American Express GBT's boardDavid Radcliffe will make the move when American Express GBT completes the Hogg Robinson acquisition.

Under the Influence: Social influencers and the travel industry

Under the Influence: Social influencers and the travel industryTravel providers are increasingly partnering with social media influencers and finding new ways to mobilize bloggers,...

The Germans have a word for it

The Germans have a word for itTo "platform" companies Airbnb and Uber, add a variant in the agency space: Avoya.

Avoya urges suppliers to quash rebatingCalling rebating "a chronic problem that threatens the industry," Avoya executive vice president Jeff Anderson not only...

Valerie Wilson confident that new home will be a longtime one

Valerie Wilson confident that new home will be a longtime oneBefore cutting the ceremonial ribbon on Monday, Wilson said her agency's 10.5-year lease at the new office was an indicator of...

The balcony of an Alcoba suite at Unico 2087.

AIC Hotel Group provides property updatesOne particular point of pride for AIC, which leads sales and marketing efforts for properties under the Hard Rock, Eden Roc and...

Fears sparked by hurricanes of 2017 accelerating sales of travel insuranceThe 2018 hurricane season officially begins June 1, and following last year's catastrophic season for parts of the U.S. and the...

Merger marks end of Mark Travel's long pact with LomasStarting on June 13, all transfers and services in Cancun will be handled by Apple Leisure Group's Amstar. Agents will receive...