When it comes to romance, all-inclusive resorts are certainly well equipped to serve the couples market. They offer a wide array of pre-arranged options that are especially good choices for clients planning a destination wedding, honeymoon or even a tropical locale for a vow renewal ceremony. Indeed, most ...

Perhaps more than any other travelers, honeymoon and romance customers want to challenge themselves. Romance is many things, but it is not boredom. It is not routine. It is stepping boldly beyond routine and leaving a humdrum existence behind. Honeymooners and romantic travelers want something unique, something very special, something ...

Your price-sensitive clients want a vacation, but they also want to save on expenses. One way to cut costs is to book their car rental at off-airport locations instead of at the airport. Why is that less expensive? Off-airport locations don’t charge airport fees, which can dramatically reduce the ...

How you can capitalize on the growth of online honeymoon registries

More and more couples are opting for honeymoon and experiential registries. Some are already living together and have their pots, pans and TVs, says Summer Krecke, deputy editor of TheWeddingChannel.com. Others are simply looking for a ...

Nexion’s PowerUP! program aims to court new entrants to travel

Recognizing that new entrants to retail travel have limited options, Nexion has introduced a new program targeting sales and marketing professionals who have many of the business skills that successful agents require but need education and training in travel ...

The luxury group refocuses on agent recruitment and professional training

For many agents working from home, Virtuoso has long been that “holy grail” of agency marketing groups for selling luxury travel. Because of its high-end suppliers, highly successful travel agencies and well-established marketing programs, Virtuoso has attracted many independent ...

Scott Koepf now oversees an agent group with a revamped name and strategy

This past September NACTA announced major changes to its strategic plan. One of the biggest changes is a new name for the home-based agent group. Formerly known as the National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents, the ...