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HOME BASED AGENT February 5, 2018 INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Some advice from tour execs Tour operators' advice for travel agents at the New York Times Travel Show touched on transparency, advocacy for clients and specialization. READ MORE NEWS Travel Leaders calls 2018 'Year of the Travel Agent' in marketing effort CEO Ninan Chacko made the announcement during the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center last Friday. READ MORE American travelers more hardened to frightening headlines Travel industry leaders on several panels at the New York Times Travel Show discussed the trend of resilience, evidenced by a strong 2017 leading into what they forecast will be an even stronger year in 2018. READ MORE Travel companies look to reverse Cuba slump Rhetoric from the White House, negative headlines and a State Department travel warning have all contributed to a decrease in U.S. travelers visiting Cuba. READ MORE Marriott's group commissions cut has agents angry and defiant "They will not be the first hotel chain we call. They will be a last resort," said Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel Advisors in Garden Grove, Calif. READ MORE ICs can charge fees to clients without losing exempt status Q: Is it correct that an independent contractor is not allowed to charge fees to clients and still be exempt from having to register as a "seller of travel" in the states that have registration requirements? READ MORE Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More FEATURED FAM Peru tour, $2,599 Tara Tours offers a seven-night tour of Peru departing April 21 visiting Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu. VIEW MORE FAMS MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Wheels Up: The great seat-assignment game By Robert Silk The often mysterious process behind airline seat assignments raises issues of trust and transparency. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Home Based Agent newsletter.