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Navigating the evolving travel insurance landscape

Navigating the evolving travel insurance landscapeAs the business development lead for a travel insurance company, Jennifer Grawey has some tips for advisors to help evaluate...

Reimagining the future of travel and tourism -- the right way

Reimagining the future of travel and tourism -- the right wayYonder Consulting strategy director Dougie Hastings says AI should be a crucial part of your growth plan. But it is only one...

Please don't break up Google

Please don't break up GoogleCory Lee says the government's suggested breakup of Google would be bad for his disabled-traveler blog, making it tougher to...

Frank Belzer

Advisor best practices -- and why they all come down to trustMargaritaville at Sea's Frank Belzer on how advisors can build trust with clients.

Herb Hiller

Climate change is killing the planet. What we must do to help prevent that.Longtime travel executive, educator and consultant Herb Hiller says the industry needs to focus less on arrival numbers and...

Margaritaville at Sea executive Frank Belzer says travel advisors were a valued partner in the launch of the line's new ship, the Islander.

How launching a ship increased my appreciation of travel agentsIndustry exec Frank Belzer has always been a big fan of advisors. But his regard for them is even greater after involving them...

Few hotels are publishing information for a wheelchair user to know if the room will work for them. That may explain why only 15% of people with disabilities travel.

How hotels can best help disabled travelersAdding ADA info to your hotel's website is a boon to travelers. Jake Steinman, founder and CEO of TravelAbility, explains why.

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaning

Tracing Juneteenth's roots and meaningTravel personality Denella Ri'chard reflects on Juneteenth's importance, and three cities with special connections.

Finding my true vacation spot

Finding my true vacation spotTamara J. Walker, a historian and associate professor of Africana Studies at Barnard College, recounts a recent visit to Belize...

Are you a travel agent or travel advisor? Why your answer matters

Are you a travel agent or travel advisor? Why your answer mattersPlanning a vacation has become more complicated than ever. That's why industry veteran Frank Belzer says that in order to...