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InteleTravel develops mobile app for advisors

InteleTravel develops mobile app for advisorsThe host agency says users can book flights, accommodations, rental cars and events.

Online renewal is available to Americans seeking to renew an adult 10-year passport that has expired within the last five years or will expire in the coming year.

State Department: Online passport renewal is fully operationalAfter testing online passport renewal on a limited basis this summer, the State Department has made it...

With the closing, Alaska Air Group now operates nearly 1,500 daily flights to 141 destinations.

Alaska Air Group closes on Hawaiian Airlines acquisitionThe Alaska and Hawaiian brands will remain distinct. And for now, not much has changed for flyers. But...

ASTA lobbying for changes to refund rule at Legislative Day in D.C.

ASTA lobbying for changes to refund rule at Legislative Day in D.C.A DOT rule will take effect on Oct. 28 requiring that the "merchant of record" is responsible for...

Vermont travel agency sues Internova

Vermont travel agency sues InternovaMilne Travel claims that the terms of its joint venture with Altour, which was formed before Internova...

Western tourists in Bangkok.

Western tourists are taking up the slack in Southeast AsiaThe slow return of Asian travelers has meant that a growing number of visitors from other regions,...

More than 100 Travel Shops have launched after beta testing began in May.

Expedia launches digital storefronts for influencersThe first round of Travel Shops was created by invitation only. The feature will launch more widely...

Signature Travel Network is helping member advisors wade into AI

Photo Credit: Wright Studio/Shutterstock Signature Travel Network is helping member advisors wade into AIEvery member agency has received a five-seat license for TobyAI, which is used for things like social media posts, correspondence and crafting itineraries.

The DOT's probe into airline rewards: Necessary move or overreach?

The DOT's probe into airline rewards: Necessary move or overreach?Critics say it's regulatory overreach, but consumer groups are applauding the investigation.

Courtnie Nichols says she's aiming for an advisor conference that's "not the standard and it's not fluff. It's action, and it's immersive, and it's hands-on."

Travel advisor creates conference that gets down to businessCourtnie Nichols says The Biz Huddle will have no keynotes and no supplier presentations -- just sessions where attendees learn how to implement solutions to grow their businesses.

Vacation Planners president Jenn Lee says advisors interested in franchises are "tired, they're maxed out" from the requirements of running an agency.

Growing trend in travel franchising: Established advisors are buying inMany veteran advisors are happy to continue selling travel while leaving marketing, technology and legal tasks to their franchisor.

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