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Best Travel Itinerary Builders for Advisors [+Comparison Chart]
October 28, 2023
Best Travel Itinerary Builders for Advisors [+Comparison Chart]
By Mary Stein
What's the alternative to travel itinerary templates? Itinerary builders. Read up on differences with tips & a comparison chart to pick the right one for you.
 Independent Travel Agent Contracts
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.
A glossary of travel acronyms
April 07, 2023
A Tourist in the Travel Industry: A Glossary of Travel Acronyms
By 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!
A GDS Primer: What is the GDS and Which Travel Agents Need It?
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?
Travel Agency Franchise or Host Agency? A Crash Course
March 18, 2023
Travel Agency Franchise or Host Agency? A Crash Course
By 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.
The Independent Travel Advisor Report 2022
March 07, 2023
The Independent Travel Advisor Report Summary, 2022
By 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.