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Koepf leaves Avoya for Cruise PlannersThe travel trade veteran was named vice president of strategic development.

Travelport says NDC bookings coming soonSpeaking on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Gordon Wilson said the company is "heavily engaged" with...

Context for the future: A conversation with tech guru Shelly Palmer

Context for the future: A conversation with tech guru Shelly PalmerShelly Palmer was named LinkedIn's "No. 1 Voice in Technology" for 2017. Travel Weekly asked the renowned tech blogger what he...

Contiki chatbot helps clients find their travel styleThe Facebook Messenger app asks users a series of mostly multiple-choice questions about their personality, travel preferences...

Sabre says rollout imminent for Red Workspace desktopRed Workspace enables agents to work via a new consumer-grade user interface; they can also choose the more traditional "blue...

Liberty Travel pursues independent contractors with new host agencyThe retailer is pitching its well-known brand, and the global reach of parent firm Flight Centre, to attract agents.

The travel agency boot camp

The travel agency boot campTough questions to challenge long-held assumptions on agency best practices.

Travelers insuring less expensive tripsGenerali Global Assistance found that in 2017, the average cost of an insured trip was $1,883, 19% lower than in 2016.

Omega World Travel CEO named godmother of river cruise ship

Omega World Travel CEO named godmother of river cruise shipGloria Bohan will christen Riviera River Cruises' Robert Burns in Vienna on April 3.

Expedia selling event ticketsTickets can be searched by event type, destination, venue, team or performer, nearby events or popular events nationwide.