Agency News
Flight Centre profits take off
Wednesday, February 22, 2012Success across the company’s ten regions saw Flight Centre (FLT) profits before tax (PBT) climb 18 percent for the final six months of 2011 over the same period in 2010.
Virtuoso adds Armani Hotel Milano to prestigious preview program
Wednesday, February 22, 2012The industry’s most exclusive & longest running hotel program welcomes second Armani property
VWT CEO shares insights on customized experiences
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel (VWT), one of the largest privately owned travel consulting firms in the US, releases Valerie Wilson's World...The Top Hotels & Resorts.
Air ticket sales hit new high for U.S. travel agents
Wednesday, January 18, 2012The total dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S. travel agents in 2011 grew more than six per cent on the year prior despite the number of air ticket transactions falling by over two per cent, says ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel sellers.
St. Kitts debuts Destination Specialist Program
Wednesday, January 18, 2012Program provides dedicated online training about St. Kitts from Travel Agent University
Virtuoso unveils its 2012 best of the best guide to the world’s best hotel experiences
Wednesday, January 18, 2012Luxury Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Industry’s Longest Running and Most Comprehensive Hotels & Resorts Program
FCm named world’s leading travel management company
Wednesday, January 18, 2012FCm Travel Solutions is celebrating a stellar performance in the World Travel Awards’ program after being named the World’s Leading Travel Management Company.
Carlson Wagonlit goes mobile
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has released a mobile app called CWT To Go, allowing its busy travelers fingertip access to a wide range of services including itineraries, changes in travel schedules and location-based information.
Virtuoso Life Magazine reveals where to go now
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Luxury Travel Network’s expert advisors weigh in on the top travel destinations for 2012
Travel Leaders’ 2012 Travel Trends Survey
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Trends indicate leisure travelers looking to travel farther from home with increases to Europe, Asia and Australia.
ARTA calls for delay on Travelport pay-for-use model
Wednesday, December 14, 2011The Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA) has written to Travelport President and Director, Americas Region and Airline IT Solutions, Derek Sharp, requesting a one-month postponement of the implementation of the new ‘Travelport Agility’ suite, due to be launched on January 1, 2012.
New NTA, ASTA plan to target Hispanic market
Wednesday, December 07, 2011NTA and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) have announced a joint initiative aimed at educating members on how to better understand and service the U.S. Hispanic travel market.
ARTA to launch new travel agent training program
Wednesday, December 07, 2011Concerned with the “dwindling” number of new travel agents entering the industry and by the lack of appropriate training made available to them, the Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA) has announced that it will launch a new travel agent skills certificate program.
Hotel Castello Di Casole joins Virtuoso®’s Elite Preview Program
Wednesday, December 07, 2011Hotel Castello di Casole ramps up its pre-opening efforts by aligning itself with Virtuoso in an exclusive year-long agreement that provides sales, marketing and even a dedicated Virtuoso Travel Agent Advisory Board
The Travelocity Roaming Gnome sightsees South Africa
Wednesday, December 07, 2011Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome has teamed up with South African Airways to explore the sites of South Africa.
CWT Meetings & Events Sees Business Increase
Wednesday, November 30, 2011CWT Meetings & Events has announced that it has seen dramatic growth in business over the past year.
ASTA poll shows slight jobs, salary growth in 2012
Wednesday, November 16, 2011Ten per cent of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) members expect to add new staff to their ranks next year, whilst a further 20 per cent of agencies expect to engage with more independent contractors (ICs), a study has found.
Travel Leaders Associates elect Franchise Advisory Board members
Wednesday, November 16, 2011Franchise Advisory Board members elected during 2011 National Meeting
The Travelocity Roaming Gnome Explores The Middle East In Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, November 16, 2011Travelocity's Roaming Gnome® has teamed up with Etihad Airways to visit the capital and second largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi.
Travel Leaders Franchise Group publicly launches InteGREAT platform and partnership for ClientBase
Wednesday, November 09, 2011Travel Leaders also takes the wraps off new look for its award-winning Postcards consumer magazine
Travel Leaders Franchise Group ups its SCORE through addition of agent profiles
Wednesday, November 09, 2011Travel suppliers with a focus on South America to be heavily featured as part of SCORE 2.0 initiative
Travel Leaders Franchise Group launches its Luxury Center of Excellence
Wednesday, November 09, 2011Luxury travel leader Perry Lungmus, CTC, named as Vice President
Virtuoso welcomes newest hotel to its industry-leading Preview Program
Wednesday, November 09, 2011The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Joins unique sales and marketing program, and benefits from its new exclusive Virtuoso Travel Agent Advisory Board
Travel Leaders Franchise Group innovates with exclusive mid-office quality control and auto-ticketing solutions; introduces mobile app progra
Wednesday, November 09, 2011Continuing to serve as extension of each Travel Leaders agency, Travel Leaders offers right-priced technology and support



















