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ASTA launches ad campaign against American Airlines: Travel Weekly

ASTA has fired another shot in its war against American Airlines, launching an ad campaign in Politico and a consumer-facing website where travel advisors’ clients can send messages to legislators asking for a congressional investigation into American. In an email to members, ASTA president and CEO Zane Kerby cited American’s recent announcement that many agency-booked tickets will no longer earn AAdvantage points. “This latest development doubles down on American Airlines’ clear agenda since last year to force the travel agency industry to adopt immature technology, monopolize distribution channels, and squeeze channel partners and customers for cost-cutting and profit,” Kerby wrote.…
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High Streets Task Force visits Prudhoe as Seaside Travel opens

Experts from the national High Streets Task Force visited Prudhoe last week to look into how the town center could be improved and boosted in the future. The support is backed by Northumberland County Council, which identified Prudhoe as a town that could benefit from support.Appointed by the Government in 2019, the Government provides towns with “expert consultancy and training” and works with local governments alongside communities and civic societies.Members of the national High Street Task Force with local councilors and partner organisations (Image: Northumberland County Council)Support begins with a visit from the task force with the…
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TUI could open new travel agent in Castlepoint, Bournemouth

The airline operator, formerly called Thomson Airways, has started recruiting for new job roles at the Bournemouth shopping center – a place it currently doesn’t have a branch.Managers, assistant managers and travel advisors are all being sought with salaries up to £26,500 being offered.Nothing has been fully confirmed yet and it’s not clear where the new branch could go. TUI was approaching over the weekend for more details.A spokesperson for Castlepoint said: “We have no new signed tenancies to confirm at present but are in discussions with a number of exciting brands interested in joining the Castlepoint…
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Himachal Pradesh Travel Agents urge ECI to hold Loksabha elections in phase 1

The Himachal Pradesh Travel Agents have written to the Election Commission of India requesting a change in the election schedule for Himachal Pradesh. The association expressed concern that scheduling the polls for June 1st, which falls during the peak tourist season, would negatively impact the tourism industry. They urged the commission to consider holding the elections in an earlier phase to minimize disruption to tourism businesses.Also read: General Elections 2024: Voting to begin from April 19 in 7 phases; Results on June 4In the letter reviewed by businessline, the Himachal Pradesh Travel Agents’ Association (HPTAA) argued that holding…
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Week in Review: Flight Centre’s Big Moves; Cruise Interest Is Up

More than half of US-based travel advisors (55 percent) reported increased sales in 2023 when compared to 2022. Of those that had better numbers, two-fifths said their sales were up 31 percent or more. These findings come from the latest “Travel Trends & Advisor Insight Report” by Travel Agent. In this most recent survey, we also learned that:The war in Gaza has not impacted many advisors’ businesses, nor has the switch to New Distribution Capability (NDC). More than three-quarters of advisors reported that their clients were willing to spend up on hotel accommodations, including higher-end hotels or suites. Just…
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Get ready travel advisors! Luxury Escapes launches Agent Hub

After receiving a “massive response” to its expression of interest (EOI), Luxury Escapes has officially launched its Agent Hub. Revealed to the travel industry by Karryon in January, the new Agent Hub marks Luxury Escapes’ official entry into the wholesale market. Even though the travel company already has several agreements with agency groups across Australia and New Zealand, the launch of Agent Hub significantly expands upon its previous “soft” b2b offering. An LE pop-up store in Melbourne. Key features of the new service include:Exclusive deals and add-ons for experiences agents can pass on to their clients Streamlined booking processes…
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Weymouth: Hays Travel up for Travel Trade Gazette award

Hays Travel has been named as a finalist at the TTG Top 50 Awards, organized by industry-leading publisher, Travel Trade Gazette.Earlier this year it was announced that the Weymouth team had been shortlisted as one of the five top travel agents in the South West at the same event.Scooping a place on the TTG Top 50 list would mean a hat trick for the team on St Mary Street after being included in both 2019 and 2021.The annual awards aim to recognize and reward the exceptional customer service and expertise that travel retailers offer to their customers.…
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8 Ways to Umrah Without a Travel Agent, Cheaper and More Flexible

Performing the Umrah pilgrimage is a dream for every Muslim. However, many of them have not been able to make it happen due to several reasons. One of them is due to insufficient finances. Umrah is different from the Hajj pilgrimage, because it can be performed at any time of the year, except during the Hajj season. However, not many people know that we can perform Umrah without going travel agent or tourist bureau. For some people, this is another way to perform Umrah flexibly, at a lower cost, and to get a more personalized experience. So, how to prepare…
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