tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52462651306674936392011-04-21T13:42:05.430-07:00A travel agent blog to where you can find independent travel agent resources and travel industry information.globaltravelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-17452028917443486652008-10-14T06:39:00.001-07:002008-10-14T06:39:44.275-07:00Yahoo Inc. on Monday launched in beta a hotel finder that collects rates, location, availability and other information from hotel chains and online travel agencies, and directs users to the vendors for bookings.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.internetweek.com/breakingNews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=160403846'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/_Yahoo_Launches_Beta_Of_Hotel_Finder'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-1745202891744348665?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-83190359024645089812008-10-09T06:58:00.001-07:002008-10-09T06:58:58.348-07:00Airline passengers going through New York now have something other put-upon travelers around the country don't have: a bill of rights. The airline industry wants to kill this first-in-the-nation law. It has only itself to blame for being in this position.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/11/AR2008011103506.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Airline_Industry_trying_to_kill_new_Passenger_Rights_law'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8319035902464508981?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-24552428614013793452008-10-09T06:42:00.001-07:002008-10-09T06:42:31.345-07:00Starting early next year, citizens from countries in the VWP, which allows travelers from certain countries to enter the United States without a visa, will be required to submit their travel plans and personal information before their day of travel<br/><br/><a href='http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/BusinessTravel/story?id=4983622&amp;page=1'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/U_S_Tightens_Rules_for_Foreign_Travelers'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-2455242861401379345?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-12955541943517375382008-10-09T06:37:00.001-07:002008-10-09T06:37:11.633-07:00If you’re a student, it can pay to travel! Opportunities abound to fund all kinds of journeys.<br/><br/><a href='http://thetravelersnotebook.com/featured/top-31-travel-scholarships-fellowships-and-grants-to-fund-your-next-trip-abroad/#more'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Free_Travel_31_Travel_Scholarships_Fellowships_and_Grants'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-1295554194351737538?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-84685135726890810462008-10-09T06:36:00.001-07:002008-10-09T06:36:40.216-07:00Federal agents may take a traveler's laptop or other electronic device to an off-site location for an unspecified period of time without any suspicion of wrongdoing, as part of border search policies the Department of Homeland Security recently disclosed.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/content/article/2008/08/01/laptops.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/politics/Travelers_Laptops_May_Be_Detained_At_Border'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8468513572689081046?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-20224390868534354102008-10-07T05:53:00.001-07:002008-10-09T08:11:07.980-07:00Whether your travelling for business or leisure, these gadgets should help make your life easier. Tech Blog lists their top ten coolest travel gadgets.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-10-coolest-travel-gadgets'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/Top_10_Coolest_Travel_Gadgets_'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-2022439086853435410?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-86756860731021651702008-10-01T07:08:00.001-07:002008-10-01T07:08:22.082-07:00The title and picture say it all!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/the-greatest-and-most-unusual-travel-photo-of-all-time/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/space/The_Greatest_and_Most_Unusual_Travel_Photo_of_All_Time'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8675686073102165170?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-64007988854713739652008-10-01T07:06:00.001-07:002008-10-01T07:06:13.030-07:00A collection of stories from travel agents.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.strangeplaces.net/weirdthings/travel.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Why_Americans_Should_Never_Be_Allowed_To_Travel_2'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-6400798885471373965?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-86994592527217586382008-03-17T12:07:00.000-07:002008-03-17T12:09:47.069-07:00<a href="http://www.travel-agent-deals.com/"> Learn How to Get You All Inclusive Mexican Vacation</a><br /><br />Hi, I would like to let you know about one of the most unbelievable new member promotions Global Travel International has ever had!<br /><br /><strong>Sign up today or tomorrow and will send you and a guest on a 3 day/2 night, all-inclusive resort stay in tropical </strong><strong>Mexico</strong><strong>, INCLUDING round trip airfare (Valued at over $1900)! </strong>Call me today at 1-800-398-7491 to learn more about our membership and this opportunity to visit Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Ixtapa or Cozumel! Again, that number is 800-398-7491.<br /> <p>It is not just an industry, it is a lifestyle. And we share your passion for this lifestyle in everything that we do. As a result of GTI’s impressive volume and agent base, we’ve been able to negotiate incredible rates for our agents and their clients. The only thing you need to get started is the desire to enhance your life and travel experiences including making and saving money. We provide you with the website and training/marketing tools to make you successful. There is a full support team here to make you successful. While you will be working for yourself, you certainly won’t working by yourself. We designed this program to meet the needs of everyday consumers and make it as easy as possible! No monthly maintenance fees like some other programs out there.<br /></p><p>Start today by calling 1-800-398-7491. </p><br /> <p>Global Travel – Build a Business, Live the life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travel-agent-deals.com/"> Learn How to Get You All Inclusive Mexican Vacation</a><br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8699459252721758638?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-76610778998991273742008-01-16T08:19:00.000-08:002008-01-16T11:03:45.677-08:00<img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; width: 320px;" src="http://www.journeypass.com/images/logo.jpg" alt="Journeypass" border="0" hspace="10" /> Have you ever wanted to be part of a club that allows you to save money every time you buy travel, entertainment, or dining..? Well wait no more there is a site that is known as <a href="http://www.journeypass.com/" target="blank">JourneyPass™</a> that allows you to do that very thing you are always wanting to do when it comes to buying something... <span style="font-style: italic;">SAVE MONEY!</span> Just visit <a href="http://www.journeypass.com/" target="blank">www.journeypass.com</a> today and take advantage of the exclusive offer that they are having. There are tons of benefits to becoming a part of a savings club. Why not start enjoying them Today!<br /><br />If you sign up they are offering a <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">3 Day <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2 Night</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Complimentary Vacation</span></span>. Choose from 25 different destinations.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-7661077899899127374?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-56411464792355569162007-12-19T07:18:00.001-08:002007-12-19T07:18:21.971-08:00The swankiest new hotel may not be a high rise - but rather a room 20,000 leagues under the sea...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.bustachange.com/underwater-hotel-sleeping-with-the-fishes/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Underwater_Hotel_Sleeping_with_the_Fishes'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-5641146479235556916?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-91300227575756718122007-12-19T07:17:00.001-08:002007-12-19T07:17:49.836-08:00Google map of the most dangerous roads to travel according to the Association of Safe International International Road Travel<br/><br/><a href='http://www.dancewithshadows.com/travel/dangerous-roads-map.asp'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Mapped_Most_Dangerous_Roads_for_International_Travel_2'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-9130022757575671812?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-74673049674949637102007-12-19T07:12:00.001-08:002007-12-19T07:12:26.579-08:00Some tips to save money and do the environment a favor at the same time. Tips include ways to increase MPG, tweak lifestyle, reduce carbon footprint when flying, and more.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.geekabout.com/2007-12-18-420/green-travel-31-tips-to-save-money-environment.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Green_Travel_31_Tips_to_Save_Money_Environment_2'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-7467304967494963710?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-83493165255850182052007-12-14T08:32:00.001-08:002007-12-14T08:32:12.502-08:00I came across this site when I was surfing some blogs... they offer a free 3 day 2 night mini vacation when you sign up for becoming a travel agent for only $1.00.. I was curious at first until I signed up and sure enough It really worked... <br/><br/><a href='http://www.start-travelagency.com'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/travel_places/Free_Mini_Vacation_when_you_become_a_Travel_Agent'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8349316525585018205?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-15941488934688905442007-12-12T10:32:00.001-08:002007-12-12T10:32:15.398-08:00Welcome to the Bow River Blog travel agency link. This link will direct you to Melody Murphy with Travel Masters travel agency. Melody has eighteen years in corporate, vacation and group travel.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.bowriverblog.com/my-travel-agent-link/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/other_sports/My_Travel_Agent_Link'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-1594148893468890544?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-33564236034599765822007-12-12T06:29:00.001-08:002007-12-12T06:29:04.137-08:00August 2006, the yacht 'Maiken' is travelling in the south Pacific when they came across a weird sight....<br/><br/><a href='http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/south-pacific-island-p1.php'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Bizarre_Find_In_the_Middle_of_the_Ocean'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-3356423603459976582?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-53851359068525290862007-12-11T14:42:00.001-08:002007-12-11T14:42:35.208-08:00A complete list of Contact Information for Airlines around the world. List includes name, phone number, and web address url.<br/><br/><a href='http://independent-travel-agent.blogspot.com/2007/08/complete-list-of-airline-contacts.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Airline_Contact_Information'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-5385135906852529086?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-11046955077407920762007-12-11T13:13:00.003-08:002007-12-11T13:13:40.731-08:00ASPEN, Colorado - Public space travel is a going and growing industry, but with number of hurdles to overcome before becoming a sustainable and profitable marketplace. There is already over $1.5 billion invested in new air transportation ventures and an estimated $1 billion in new commercial space ventures.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/070705_privatespaceflight.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/space/Space_Travel_Flight_School_101'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-1104695507740792076?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-69212651439535844462007-12-11T13:13:00.001-08:002007-12-11T13:13:14.089-08:00Toronto photographer Ed Burtynsky has photographed industrial landscapes for more than 25 years. From 2003 to 2005, he traveled to China several times to capture images of the country's industrial growth.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.wired.com/science/planetearth/multimedia/2007/06/gallery_burtynsky_china'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Endless_Assembly_Lines_and_Giant_Cafeterias_Inside_China_s_Vast_Plants'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-6921265143953584446?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-25037797087590013912007-12-11T13:12:00.001-08:002007-12-11T13:12:50.994-08:00Any beleaguered air traveler who has sat stranded in a terminal — or worse yet, virtually held hostage on the tarmac — as flights are delayed knows the feeling that things can't get worse. Well think again, says the industry's defenders. Now that some Congress members have decided to try to fix things by passing a passenger bill of rights, they arg<br/><br/><a href='http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1631362,00.html?xid=rss-topstories'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/political_opinion/Is_a_Passenger_s_Bill_of_Rights_Wrong'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-2503779708759001391?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-82401191200365121652007-12-11T13:08:00.001-08:002007-12-11T13:08:01.392-08:00a list of top 10 travel niches for marketing as an independent travel agent.<br/><br/><a href='http://independent-travel-agent.blogspot.com/2007/08/niche-based-travel-markets.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Niche_based_marketing_travel'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-8240119120036512165?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-3646260688991998032007-12-11T13:01:00.001-08:002007-12-11T13:01:25.763-08:00Travel portal MakeMyTrip.com has won the first ever award for the ‘Best Online Travel Agency in India’ presented by Galileo Express TravelWorld. According to MakeMyTrip, the development symbolizes the growing significance of OTAs in the travel and tourism industry in India.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.strollby.com/sightSeeingCmt.php?s_id=169'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/Makemytrip_com_gets_the_Best_Onile_Travel_Agency_in_India'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-364626068899199803?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246265130667493639.post-48567960110936179742007-12-11T12:59:00.001-08:002007-12-11T12:59:23.185-08:00Suggestions from some of the brains in the UK online travel industry during a recent conference.<br/><br/><a href='http://travolution.blogspot.com/2007/12/ten-ways-to-handle-google-if-you-work.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Ten_Ways_to_Handle_Google_If_You_Work_in_Travel'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5246265130667493639-4856796011093617974?l=travel-agent-resources.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>globaltravelnoreply@blogger.com0