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10 Reasons Travelers Still Need a Travel Agent

Despite the Internet, more than half of travel agents saw their revenue rise last year. Here are 10 reasons why.

Are You Ready for Travel Agent Success?

Travel Planners International has some tips that will get you one step closer to success in the travel agent sphere.

How To Take Long Bus Trips Like a Pro

The US is one of the largest countries in the world, and as you can imagine, certain bus trips can take up to a day or two. Gear up for your adventure and read our tips and how you can make your bus ride as comfortable as possible!

10 Cruise Faux Pas to Avoid

Faux pas is French for misstep—and newbie cruisers are apt to make quite a few. Whether it’s failing to reserve an in-demand excursion or packing the wrong clothes, these beginner mistakes can affe...

How to Travel With a Big Group and Not Go Crazy

From decadent bro-downs to wholesome trips with family, more people are traveling in groups. Here’s how to ensure the result is harmony—not warfare.

Why that hotel safe isn’t as secure as you think it is

With the right tools and know how, most hotel safes are pretty easy to crack.

What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Travel Documents

It is nearly every person’s worst nightmare: losing your travel documents while on a trip. Fortunately, there are ways to quickly mitigate the situation.

Planning a getaway? Consider destinations, hotels, and tour operators that

Planning a getaway? Consider destinations, hotels, and tour operators that meet Global Sustainable Tourism

How Can You Tell If a 'Travel Club' Is a Scam?

Sometimes it's hard to separate the honest suppliers from the outright scams. Ed Perkins explains what to look for.

What Are Americans' Most, Least Favorite Ancillary Travel Services?

Switchfly reveals what services Americans value most while traveling.

Offer travel services? Take flight online with a .vacations domain

Help your travel services brand stand out among the competition with a .vacations domain. See if your domain is available today with GoDaddy.

How to Choose the Right Tour Operator for Your Next Epic Trip

Some of the most epic trips are difficult to organize on your own. But before you put your next vacations in the hands of a tour operator, make sure you know how to find the right one for you.

Want to Know the Commission Payment Schedules of FIT/Packaged Vacation Tour Operators?

With all the things a travel agent needs to juggle, trying to determine when your commissions will arrive is one less worry if you have a reference list on hand.

Favorite Things: The Miracle Foundation

The Miracle Foundation turns orphanages into loving homes where children thrive. CIRE Travel is proud to be a part of their inspired mission.

Travel Apps That Can Replace Your Tour Guide

Skip pricey bus or walking tours on your next trip and instead download these apps, which offer historical insight and cool bits of trivia about areas around the world.

How to Hire a Quality Private Tour Guide

With a little help from local guide associations and even your hotel, you can find someone to help you see the sights.

A Mom’s Guide to Going Guided

A mom's guide to going guided family fun made easy - why choose a ustoa tour operator member for vacations? Because they are the experts.

Act Like a Tour Guide to Create Customer Relationships

Ask questions and an opportunity is created to build a relationship. You become the customers’ guide, a directional source that will help them solve a problem or fulfill their wish that brought th…

9 Ways to Get More from a Guided Tour

The days of being stuck on a coach as the wonders of the world blur by are long gone. Tour operators are now taking care of the details but allowing for built-in free time. Here are nine tips to turn a guided tour into a more personalized journey.

Airbnb's update can help you make extra cash as a tour guide