Jamie Biesiada

After Signature Travel Network's Owners' Meeting, president of IT Karen Yeates talked about what the SigCompass and Storybook platforms can do for agencies.

Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, is concerned about the long-term impact of riots in Paris and Milan on travel to Europe, noting that while clients in affected areas are safe, perception could affect business.

American Express Travel will relaunch its cruise program as the American Express Cruise & Yacht Collection on Oct. 22, featuring premium offerings and benefits for Platinum and Centurion card members.

KHM Travel Group has introduced a Partner Membership option allowing two advisors to share resources and support, in response to demand from its independent contractors.

Universal theme parks saw a decline in Q3 revenue and Ebitda, attributed to macroeconomic and competitive factors, but efforts are being made to address these challenges and prepare for future growth.

Tern has launched a hotel booking tool integrated into its agency operating system, aiming to make travel advisors more efficient by reducing "invisible work," offering real-time rates and ensuring faster commission payments.

Storytelling is as old as humankind. Using words, images and actions to connect with one another is a universal practice that transcends things like language and borders. It's also tremendously important to travel and tourism.

Some agencies who get their start selling Disney branch out to other suppliers and products. And then there's MickeyTravels.

Joshua and Michael Beagelman of London-based MB Private Clients break down how they manage extreme travel scenarios and what all advisors, regardless of their specialty, need to know.

When Off to Neverland Travel co-owner Chet McDoniel said the agency needed to move toward a fee-based model, advisor Brianna Hill "jumped in head first."