travel agent job

01/11/2025 marine

Mindtrip wants to become your AI travel agent

Once upon a time, we used to use travel agents to book our flights, book our hotels and maybe even make recommendations about things to do and places to eat while you were away. But then along came the internet and the ability to book your own flights, and Airbnb or Vrbo for your accommodation, and then between Instagram and TikTok what to do and where to eat was covered. Travel all becomes a lot more self-service.

But a group of 12 experienced founders recognized that there was a gap in the market: a way of ensuring that trip planning

23/09/2025 marine

Insta Destination: ‘Insta destination’ likely to see fewer Indian tourists – Times News Network | Delhi News

Times News Network
New Delhi: The backlash against Maldivian politicians’ “derogatory” remarks about PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep trip may have more than temporarily dented the island nation’s allure as an Insta-worthy destination for potential visitors, say travel operators as they brace for last year’s India tourist tsunami to reduce to a trickle.
Although there isn’t data on cancellations, if any, travel agencies and airlines believe the trend will become clear over the next few days.
“People in the office should keep Indian sensitivities in mind while making comments as there could be an impact,” said Anil Kalsi, VP of Travel

06/09/2025 marine

Travel agents warn against increase in scams as tourism industry continues to fall victim to fraudsters

Johannesburg – Spring is in the air and many South Africans are already planning their end-of-year holidays or at least thinking about it. In recent weeks, the travel industry has unexpectedly found itself in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. Fraud exists in all industries and sectors and the travel world isn’t immune.

CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata), Otto de Vries, says knowing where to place trust can significantly mitigate risks.

“Asata members, representing more than 90% of the travel sector, are thoroughly vetted, ensuring travelers that they’re partnering with true professionals.