Travel Agents: Legalizing Marijuana in Mexico Is a Smart Idea

Travel Agents: Legalizing Marijuana in Mexico Is a Smart Idea

Mexico is beginning to look like it could be the next major tourist destination to legalize marijuana and travel experts think it can not only boost tourism, but also make the destination even safer.

What Agents are Saying About the Latest ALG, Mark Travel Merger Effects

What Agents are Saying About the Latest ALG, Mark Travel Merger Effects

Last week, Apple Leisure Group (ALG) announced that it will be ending its relationship with Playa Hotels and Resorts, representing the latest domino effect following the company's acquisition of The Mark Travel Corporation (TMTC) earlier this year. The chips began to fall in May when Funjet Vacations cut ties with Lomas Travel and Sandals Resorts International cut ties with Funjet Vacations.

Tour Operator Roundtable: A Roaring Start to 2018

Tour Operator Roundtable: A Roaring Start to 2018

Travel Agent magazine hosted a roundtable in New York earlier this year. We invited top tour operators and travel advisors in to get a pulse on how 2018 was faring thus far. We found out very quickly that business is booming, with consumers willing to spend more.

Upcoming Puerto Rico All-Inclusive Facing 'Significant Delay'

Upcoming Puerto Rico All-Inclusive Facing 'Significant Delay'

After years of waiting for Puerto Rico to open its first all-inclusive resort, it appears as though the traveling public will have to wait a little longer. AMResort's planned Dreams Resorts & Spas property that was supposed to open sometime this year in Puerto Rico joins the long list of hotels to suffer a setback due to last year's hurricane season.

Voyage Chicago Inspiring Stories: Meet Stephen Scott of Travel Hub 365

Meet Stephen Scott of Travel Hub 365

Today we'd like to introduce you to Stephen Scott. A native of Chicago, Stephen grew up in the travel industry as his parents owned and operated a travel agency for 7 years. After studying sales and marketing at DeVry University, Stephen began his career in corporate sales at United Airlines.

Travel Entrepreneurship Podcast: Listen and subscribe

Travel Entrepreneurship

Listen to Travel Entrepreneurship episodes free, on demand. Who am I? My name is Stephen Scott and I'm the Founder & CEO of Travel Hub 365 a premium and luxury travel brand that helps consumers plan unique travel experiences around the world. I've worked in the travel industry for over 15 years.

Travel Agent Takes on Costco Travel at Its Own Game

Travel Agent Takes on Costco Travel at Its Own Game

If there's one thing that seems to be topping the New Year's Resolution list for travel agents in 2018, it's charging fees. But the models they plan to use are as varied as their business models - from a simple deposit to be applied to the booking, all the way up to a membership club modeled after Costco and Amazon.