So, you're thinking about growing your travel business into a travel consortium. Or maybe you've already started your consortium. Regardless at what stage your business is at, if you are taking on the responsibility of multiple agents and homeworkers, there are a few tools that are going to be invaluable. These things are often small…
read moreIn recent years, the call for sustainable travel from industry and consumers alike has grown significantly, alongside the call for sustainability across all sectors. As we all navigate the evolving landscape of travel in 2026, the emphasis on responsible and sustainable tourism has become more critical than ever. As individual travel businesses, many are…
read moreThere are a considerable number of things to think about when starting a travel business. Whether you’re going the niche tour operator route, or you just want to match each traveller with their dream getaway, it may be hard to determine what needs priority in those initial few months or even years of business. …
read moreAre you toying with the idea of starting your own travel business? If you have a passion for a particular part of the world, you may want to start a tour operator or travel agent business. Or, maybe you have a hobby that you love and want to share opportunities with like-minded people. If you…
read moreWithout a doubt, the travel industry is filled with niche travel businesses that go in and out of demand with the trends. These trends can change month to month, season to season, or even follow the flow of fashion trends. But there is no question that over the past 3 years, some niche styles of…
read moreSocial media marketing has become the ultimate top spot to strive for over the years. While it is the most accessible form of marketing, it is also extremely competitive and can require a lot of adaptable skill and knowledge. In the same way, AI has become a prevalent form of making marketing more efficient in…
read moreIf you are an existing travel business looking to migrate to a new consortium, you may be struggling with plotting out when the best time to actually do this is. Perhaps you have a fixed time-scale to stay with your current consortium, or maybe it just always seems too busy to go through the complicated…
read moreWith so many options out there, consumers often struggle to choose a travel agent. Standing out is important, but many will choose a safe and trusted option first. It's not just about who's going to give them the best service. With so many experienced travel agents, consumers must make sure they pick the right one…
read moreAt Protected Trust Services (PTS) we believe that every travel business is unique in both itself and the support it requires. This is especially true for our wonderful cruise travel businesses that come in a great variety, and all utilise the PTS support system in equally various ways to grow and support their business. …
read moreThe ability to use a range of travel suppliers is imperative to many tour operators. However, most travel support solutions will only allow you to sell their linked suppliers. The freedom and ability to choose which suppliers you build relationships with allows is underappreciated by consortia, but desperately needed by travel businesses. Freedom with travel…
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