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HOME BASED AGENT
July 31, 2017
Digging in on foodie-focused travel
In order to capitalize on the trend, knowledge -- and firsthand experience, whenever possible -- is key, according to Rey Alton at Travel Leaders in Houston.
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Travel Leaders' Chacko: Altour merger will be good for ICs

Ninan Chacko, the CEO of Travel Leaders Group, sees a number of benefits resulting from the pending merger with Altour.

Reports of tainted Mexico liquor alarming consumers, agents say

Recent media reports of tourists who allegedly blacked out at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico after only a few drinks have made some U.S. consumers anxious about Mexico travel, according to travel agents who are fielding calls from nervous clients.

Hilton moves to 48-hour cancellation policy

The hotelier, which had already gone to a 48-hour cancellation policy on a number of properties before the announcement was made, will also invoke a 72-hour cancellation policy in as many as 20 U.S. markets.

Zika cases decline in Puerto Rico, and so do clients' concerns

The island has recovered and has enjoyed record numbers of cruise passengers in recent months, said Jose Izquierdo, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co.

Opportunities for agents in shifting brand strategies

The Travel Corp. focuses on an oft-overlooked metric: customer lifetime value.

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Networking opportunities
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For travel advisers seeking peer engagement and education, the three-day conference, and two days of ship inspections on Nov. 18 and 19, will provide significant networking time.

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