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Many agents don’t want to go back to an office or call centre

When we look back on 2020 and 2021, we may well see it as the year our retail model changed for good.

Why you should charge service fees. Yes, you should.

It’s no secret that our lives are all in turmoil these days. Travel will never be the same, so perhaps now is the time to introduce service fees – if you haven’t already.

Then and now: Thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis

People love to travel. Many of our agents have told us that their clients have shared with them how much this has made them appreciate that experiences matter more than ‘things’.

A great sales tool that’s 144 years old

It’s almost impossible to imagine how we would cope with Covid-19 without the internet. How would we communicate without email, Zoom, Skype and access to online research?vWe would surely be even more isolated than we already are.

Agents owe it to themselves to explore becoming a home-based agent permanently

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of us to change how we live and work. For many, adapting to working from home was a challenge at first — everything from IT issues to finding a suitable workspace in our homes to boosting our Internet speed.

Cutting costs right now is best way to prepare for success in the future

As the travel industry hunkers down to weather this unprecedented time, large and small agency owners have to find every possible way to cut costs. The ongoing cost of things like rent or fees, or employees can be the undoing of a business when revenue isn’t coming in.

“We are seeing a very positive outlook for our 2021 and 2022 bookings”: TPI

Just because travel has effectively come to a halt, doesn’t mean travel retailers aren’t busy. Quite the opposite, in fact. Just ask TPI’s CEO, Zeina Gedeon.

Reusable mask initiative has taken off, says TravelOnly President & CEO

Back in May host agency TravelOnly announced a new partnership with Face Forward Canada, to provide Canadians with safe protective measures when travelling.

Making the most of Zoom

Ohhh, we’ve all been there. The Zoom meeting with one person face-down over their keyboard, invisible. Someone sitting with their back to a window so you see them only in shadow. Or the person sitting three feet away from the camera, a wee head in the distance.

Is it time to shop for a new host agency?

“A high tide floats all boats.” I love that: when conditions are great, everyone reaps the benefits. It’s when times are tough (like right now) that in any industry, ours included, the players with deep roots and deep pockets will survive.

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Unplug and Reconnect at the New Hilton La Romana All Inclusive Resorts

Nestled along a pristine, breathtaking beach—and surrounded by lush, tropical jungle—overwhelm your senses with inimitable beauty and unsurpassed comfort

The Future of Travel: Caribbean Comeback: A virtual conference presented by Travelweek, Sept. 30, 2020

The live event featured keynote speakers from across the travel industry

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