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Tourism In South Africa

Research: Travel agencies "rob" South Africans

Johannesburg - South Africans are being ripped off by traditional travel agencies which do not ... read more

Women Traveling Solo

Protecting the female traveler

By Dr. Peter Tarlow, Tourism Tidbits

Since the inception of modern tourism, women have played a significant role in the development ... read more

ASTA Responds To Obama's Statement

ASTA: Travel agency industry alive and well

Alexandria, Va.

Thomas Cook and TUI Travel face profits squeeze

UK travel firms' profits suffer

Travel operators Thomas Cook and TUI Travel will reveal how they are coping with soaring fuel ... read more

Russian Tourism To Egypt

Russia may ban tourist flights to Egypt

Russian tourism authorities said on Tuesday that they may have to ban tourist flights to Egypt ... read more

UFTAA Extraordinary Assembly At TTG Incontri

How to survive in a zero commission world

The international federation of travel agencies, gathering over 70,000 agencies worldwide, is ... read more

Letter To The Editor

Why are airlines stealing from travel agencies?

By Gene Harley

I recently had an interesting discussion with one of the airlines that we book groups with.

Bogus Travel Insurance

Six Florida agencies charged in travel insurance scam

By Diane Lade

Florida regulators have charged six travel agencies, including one in Boynton Beach, with using ... read more

UNIGLOBE Travel International

Australia joins UNIGLOBE Global Partner Program

By eTN Staff Writer

Australia’s Platinum Travel Corporation has joined the UNIGLOBE Travel International Global ... read more

Travel Business CPR

Cracking travel agencies’ acquisition code

By eTN Staff Writer

Acquisition is the fastest way to penetrate a market and minimize stress on employees and ... read more

Travel Agency Fees

US travel agency fee cuts could become permanent

By reuters.com

CHICAGO - U.S. online travel agencies, hungry for business in an economic recession, may extend ... read more

Taiwan

Despite economic slump, more Japanese tourists expected: Lai

By etaiwannews.com

Despite the current global economic downturn, the number of Japanese tourist arrivals is ... read more

Airline Fees

Finding fees a tricky game even for seasoned fliers

By uk.reuters.com

US airlines have made a real meal out of charging for niceties -- like pillows, choice seats and ... read more

R.O.A.R.:

R.O.A.R.: Airlines then, cruise lines next?

In the past 30 years, we agents have attended countless sales meetings, giving our time, and ... read more

Arming Professionals With Tools To Succeed

THETRADESHOW announces new legal, industry seminars

By eTN

Alexandria, VA - In today's world, it is increasingly important that travel agency owners and ... read more

online travel

Online travel agencies fear years of fast growth are over

By Kyle Peterson, Reuters / iht.com

CHICAGO - Online travel agencies, after growing rapidly for years, could face a slump in ... read more

California ag catches up with YourTravelBiz.com

YTB faces legal action in California for illegal pyramid scheme

By travelagentcentral.com

In a move that will be welcomed by many professional travel agents, California Attorney General ... read more

Israel

Extra fuel levy by airlines and agencies is illegal, says council

The Consumer Council warned on Monday that travel agents and airlines charging an extra "fuel ... read more

UK

Part-timers defended by stunned travel industry after controversial speech

Senior travel agency HR directors have defended their use of reduced-hours staff after a senior ... read more

Philippines

Tourism exec warns on US visa racket

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Tourism in Central Luzon has warned the public about ... read more