Technology
New commission capability added to Qantas Distribution Platform
Qantas has put a little more pep in its agent commissions step with this new QDP capability.
Travel Agents
“This is another unwelcome blow”: AFTA slams Qantas’ commission cuts
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents is raging about the national carrier’s decision to decimate agent commissions. Read its retort here.
Cruise
CLIA to showcase membership benefits in new webinar
Do you only become a member of industry associations to attend their events with free food and booze? Well, this new webinar might provide a few more reasons to join CLIA.
Cruise
CLIA launches new rewards program with bonus commissions
Cruise Lines International Association has tied the proverbial carrot to the proverbial stick to get agents keen for bookings in 2021.
Travel Agents
NSW travel agents required to disclose commissions and incentives under new rules
Brace yourselves, NSW agents: the state government is rolling out new disclosure obligations. Here’s what that means for you.
Hotels
Direct is not always best: The benefits of working with OTAs
by Matthias Dybing
Travel Weekly’s editor reckons this article is best enjoyed while listening to the 1975 hit “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War.
Travel Agents
“The human touch has gone”: Experienced agent says airlines are no longer worth it
by Anonymous
In this opinion piece, published anonymously, an experienced travel agent argues that dealing with airlines has become impersonal and unrewarding.
Cruise
Double onboard credits on offer
It’s a spending credits bonanza over at Holland America Line.
News
Travel Agents
Flight Centre agents reduce commissions; Skroo downgrades profit forecast
Flight Centre says it will be ‘difficult’ for the company to achieve its initial target of $395 million to $405 […]