A support package for travel agents will keep them afloat so they can recover the costs of canceled holidays, a tourism business boss says. Photo: RNZ / Matt Chatterton Flight Center NZ managing director David Coombes said the $47.6 million travel reimbursement scheme announced today was good news for the…
ACTA ACTA is commemorating Travel Agent Day this year with a series of events that will help travel advisors de-stress and recover from the pressures of the pandemic. Noting how many advisors have had to put personal finances on the line and work overtime over the past three years, the…
While Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seemed very positive on promoting the tourism sector, not everyone was pleased. The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has expressed the tourism industry's concern that the Budget statement could have covered more direct support measures for the industry. "While we are…
A travel agent who lied about having cancer while scamming hundreds of holidaymakers in a £2.6m con has been jailed.Lyne Barlow carried out one of the biggest frauds ever investigated by Durham Police - and told people she had a terminal illness while she committed her crimes. She initially targeted…
Lynda Phillippi has ridden the ups and downs of travel many times during her 18-year career as a travel agent, and seen her profession go through just as many wrenching changes. Then along came Covid. In a job that has been redefined countless times, through the rise of online travel…
Destination Approaching is your guide to the innovations helping travelers create authentic and memorable experiences. The series celebrates the launch of Chase Sapphire Reserve. With premium travel benefits designed to keep up with the way you travel, this card is your partner in international adventures.Travel agent is one of the…
Steven Marvell and his wife have been waiting seven months for a refund to plane tickets they bought for a trip in July.Key points:Everyone should be entitled to a refund for canceled flights, according to ChoiceIf you have not received a refund, contact the airline or travel agent and direct…
Here's a look at Travel Agent Day promotions now underway … ACTA Travel advisors are encouraged to visit ACTA's social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) or check out acta.ca/travelagentday to learn how ACTA is celebrating Travel Agent Day and for a chance to win prizes, courtesy of Air Canada…
