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The Turen travel trends report: A travel advisor's predictions for 2024Columnist and advisor Richard Turen gives his projections on what will be the year's top travel trends: Sustainability paired...

Welcome back to the Hotel RichardThis is how I'd welcome you to my perfect property, the Hotel Richard.

Welcome to the Hotel RichardHere's what you would expect in a hotel designed by me.

Your goal should be to become a trusted advisorA few things really do improve over time. The reputation of the American travel agent is one prime example.

Why I have never issued an airline ticketWhen you can devote 100% of your energies to planning the non-air details of your client's travels, magic comes more easily.

Shattered peace on a quiet day in OctoberThe devastating Hamas incursion and Israel's ensuing declaration of war have thrown travel advisors into crisis mode.

Are we going down without a fight yet again?We’re facing off against AI travel planners. Will we fight back?

What do advisors have to fear from AI?Perfection in artificial intelligence is a ways off, and that leads to my central theme: What stands out to me most about AI...

'The #1 Fake Travel Guide on Amazon'Just when you thought you'd found trustworthy travel advice ...

Diving back into the 'Travel Shark Tank'We have several new business model proposals vying for our investment this week, so please pull up a chair and let's see if we...

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