Post by Mary Stein
September 29, 2023
Travel Agent Contracts for ICs: 10 Things to Consider Before You Sign By Mary Stein
Curious on what agents should look for in an independent travel agent contract? We break it down here with a list of 10 common provisions & 4 red flags.
April 07, 2023
A Tourist in the Travel Industry: A Glossary of Travel AcronymsBy Mary Stein
What is it like to be completely new to the travel industry? Here's one from the archive updated with a free glossary of travel acronyms!
March 21, 2023
A GDS Primer: What is the GDS and Which Travel Agents Need It?By Mary Stein
HAR breaks down the ins and outs of the global distribution system (GDS): What it is, who needs it, and how can travel agents book without it?
March 18, 2023
Travel Agency Franchise or Host Agency? A Crash CourseBy Mary Stein
What's the best route for you? A travel agency franchise with an existing brand, going independent, or going with a host agency? Get an insider's take.
March 07, 2023
The Independent Travel Advisor Report Summary, 2022By Mary Stein
Read HAR's 55-pg 2022 Independent Travel Advisor Report to find the latest trends on income, fee, operations, demographics, and more among this segment.
February 01, 2023
Using a Travel Agent vs. Booking Online: An InfographicBy Mary Stein
What's the difference between using a travel agent vs. booking online? Quite a bit of money! Save $1057 per trip, and that's just one of the perks.