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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. A travel agent is a professional who can provide efficient and customized travel planning for a nominal price.

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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Tourism sector invites Europeans to open up to travel again

ETC Corporate

European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Multi-channel digital campaign will drive engagement across Europe to stimulate pent-up demand for travel. which will be a one-stop-shop for those considering their travel plans for summer 2021.

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How A Destination Management Company Will Help Your Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

A convenient location can save your guests time and minimize travel expenses. Your destination management company and travel agent will need to know all the specific activities you have in mind. Will they travel by foot, car, or public transport? You’ll also want to know what their room is like.

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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

Smart Meetings

We remain committed to closely collaborating with meeting planners and travel agents to deliver meaningful experiences and foster shared success. Intermediaries are important partners for Hyatt and we understand the value they bring to our organization as well as to their customers.

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Smart Moves in Greater Palm Springs, Chicago and More

Smart Meetings

As a member of the executive team, he will maintain relationships with area visitor bureaus, travel agents, meeting planners and other travel trade industry representatives. He will develop and lead new business opportunities as well as support prospective accounts and mentor and collaborate with sales team members.

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How do travel agents get paid?

Executive Group Travel

This is a quick blog post on some differences between how travel agents, corporate and/or leisure agents make money.