by Janice Hough | May 12, 2021
During the pandemic there are no simple trips, and planning is never finished A recent article in the New York Times, 4 Things to Know When Choosing a Travel Agent, had me furious for hours about travel agents. While the article talked about choosing a travel agent,...
by Janice Hough | May 8, 2018
Travelers trying to ensure a great vacation should check for travel agent benefits One of my clients, a local doctor, comments to me that when she mentions using a travel agent, some of her colleagues and friends often react with surprise — “You still use a...
by Janice Hough | Apr 27, 2018
If you have never used a travel agent, or don’t want to use a travel agent, stop reading now. The biggest problem most good travel agents I know have right now is wanting to hire good help, especially young people. Travel is a good and growing field, even in the...
by Janice Hough | Aug 18, 2016
Airlines have a love-hate relationship with travel agents. Agents sell over half of the airline tickets in the U.S., and carriers push agents, especially those with large agencies and consortiums, to promote their flights. On the other hand, airlines scramble to have...
by Janice Hough | May 20, 2016
One of my clients, a local doctor, comments to me that when she mentions using a travel agent, some of her colleagues and friends often react with surprise — “You still use a travel agent?” “Are there still travel agents?” “Is...
