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Professional fees pave the way for better service, client appeal

ASTA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012

Travel agents can give their business a significant boost by establishing consulting fees as their primary source of income, writes Nolan Burris, founder of Future Proof Travel Solutions. Collecting professional fees gives agents crucial financing that they can use to improve their quality of service, which in turn will boost their appeal to travelers, Burris writes. Travel Research Online (05/16)


Column: US Airways brand could disappear

ASTA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012

Deeper understanding is key to selling luxury, executive says

ASTA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012

Royal Caribbean ship will home-port in Tampa, Fla., for 2013 sailings

ASTA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012

United Airlines withdraws preboarding privileges for families

ASTA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Airlines are adding fees for seating assignments

ASTA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012

American Airlines reports on direct connect progress

ASTA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012

Allegiant Air plans to add 5 more routes to Hawaii

ASTA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012

Delta plans capacity cuts on international flights this year

ASTA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012

Tips on booking the perfect family cruise

ASTA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012


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Why the fight over independent contractors matters

ASTA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Death of airline competition by thousands of fees

ASTA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Still time to make your voice heard

ASTA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012




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