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HOME BASED AGENT May 29, 2017 INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA The benefits of education and travel insurance Agents need to be educated on the different products insurers offer, AIG Travel's James Page said, and they need to educate their clients about the benefits of insurance. READ MORE NEWS You're not imagining it: Media expanding reporting on agents Thanks to the efforts of ASTA and media relations teams at major consortia, the presence of agents and agency networks in consumer media articles has been steadily on the rise. READ MORE Cheap pond hoppers: The impact of low-cost carriers In just two short years, low-cost and ultralow-cost carriers have managed to grab significant shares in the transatlantic market. But can the lower-priced fares last? READ MORE Avoya looks for more ways to engage customers A new marketing concept called Avoya Infinity details the journey a consumer takes from researching a vacation to booking to enjoying that vacation and sharing it on social media. READ MORE Egypt has booking upswing after rough period Operators are reporting a sudden uptick in bookings this year, robust enough to generate fresh investment and a more bullish travel outlook for the country. READ MORE Advertisement TRANSFORMING TRAVEL PURCHASING New technologies and retail trends are changing the way consumers want to purchase travel. Find out about the latest retail purchasing trendsand the challenges and opportunities for travel agents in this fast-changing marketplace. Sponsored by Sabre Read More FEATURED FAM Rail tour in Mexico, from $420 S&S Tours offers a five-night rail tour through Mexico's Copper Canyon departing Sept. 24 visiting Los Mochis, El Fuerte, Cerocahui and Divisadero. VIEW MORE FAMS MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Reality Check: Alternatives to business as usual By Richard Turen Here are some reimagined agency models and themes that would make a travel agency stand out. READ MORE HOME BASED AGENT Editor: Jamie Biesiada Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Home Based Agent newsletter.