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The do's and don'ts of selling travel insuranceThere are several conditions that travel advisors need to meet to sell travel insurance to clients. Here's what advisors need...

Getting help with debit memosHere are some tips for dealing with the too-common problem of debit memos.

Contracts to consider in agency purchasesWhen you buy an agency, you buy its contractual agreements. Here are the critical deals.

Six tips for getting the best GDS dealIt's never been a better time to renew to an improved GDS contract. In my experience, there are six keys to getting the best...

How not to be the 'merchant of record'The DOT interprets its rule to mean that if you issue a receipt for cash, check or wire, then you are the merchant of record....

Defining terms in DOT's airline refunds ruleI predict chaos as a result of the DOT's rules that will lead to many agencies deciding to stop selling airline tickets.

Can a family member inherit my travel clients?An independent contractor wonders how she can bequeath her book of business to her daughter.

Noncompetes are about to become illegalWith little publicity, the FTC adopted the rule banning noncompetes last month. It goes into effect on Sept. 4, and it will...

The DOT has deputized state AGsEarlier this year, the DOT authorized officials in 18 states and territories to investigate whether travel agencies (as well as...

Is the DOT's refund rule still 'anti-agent'?Even though the DOT limited the application of the final rule, it will still create a substantial burden on many agencies. I...