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Agency owner’s message on Travel Agent Day 2023: “The reason we are here and thriving, is our travel advisors”

And while the Travel Agent Day perks are very much appreciated, Jamie Milton with Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, SK, tells Travelweek that just as important, if not more so,…

September 4, 2024

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Koh Yao Noi – The Off-Beaten-Path Island in Thailand

Koh Yao Noi (“Little Long Island”) is a small island in Phang Nga Bay in the proximity of its bigger sister, Koh Yao Yai (meaning “Big Long Island”). This small…

July 21, 2023

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According to eDreams, many Americans step out of their comfort zone when it comes to traveling

LONDON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online Travel Agent eDreams' latest poll of 10,000 respondents across international markets* - 2,000 from the US - reveals traveler motivation for getting…

July 16, 2023

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What you need to know about the hit faith-based thriller fueling conspiracy theories

Jim Caviezel stars in Sound of Freedom. (Everett Collection)The faith-based child-trafficking thriller Sound of Freedom has become one of the biggest, most unexpected box-office hits of the year, thus far…

July 14, 2023

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Get travel discounts for life with this $60 AI-powered flight finder

A man sits in a camping tent and looks at his phone, his backpack nearby.TL;DR: As of July 12, you can get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Premium for just…

July 12, 2023

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BBB tips on finding the right travel agent

INDIANAPOLIS – If you're like me, you might think you have no need for a travel agent. Why pay someone to make plans and arrangements you can handle yourself? To…

July 12, 2023

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Why Booking Holdings Stock Sailed 34% Higher During the First Half of the Year

What happened Shares of online travel agents Booking Holdings (BKNG 3.49%) rallied 34% over the course of the first six months of 2023, according to numbers from S&P Global Market…

July 10, 2023

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Say Goodbye to Manual Pool Cleaning with the Aiper Seagull Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner

Summer is in full swing and we all know what that means – it's time to start planning those pool parties! But before you pull out your floaties and beach…

July 5, 2023

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A look at a legacy player in the commission payment space: Travel Weekly

One legacy player still working in the commission payment space is Onyx Center Source, which serves as a conduit between hotels and agencies, helping hotels process stay data and send…

June 25, 2023

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LOOKING BACK: From working storefront to running his own agency, Teodor Mihail says “the time and effort were worth it”

At a Transat product launch in 2013, he had a 30-minute chat with two home-based agents. “I thought, 'could it be?'” Mihail tells Travelweek. Now 10 years later, Mihail looks…

June 22, 2023