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Trade Secrets Podcast

Welcome to Trade Secrets, a podcast from the editors of Travel Weekly and TravelAge West, where travel advisors ask -- and answer -- questions. On each podcast, our editors will ask a veteran travel a... Read more

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Airmageddon 2022: Why has air travel become so miserable?

Airmageddon 2022: Why has air travel become so miserable?

Air travel in the summer of 2022 has been, well, turbulent. What’s making flying so bad right now? Have we ever seen thi... Read more

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Why can the travel advisor-supplier relationship be so fraught?

Why can the travel advisor-supplier relationship be so fraught?

The travel advisor-supplier relationship can be key for higher sales on both sides of the coin. It’s truly a win-win, bu... Read more

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