Travel Leaders Corporate and ALTOUR Align to Form One Powerful Business Travel Brand Using the Name ALTOUR

Bringing these two great companies together will enhance our core value proposition for our customers. J.D. O’Hara, Travel Leaders Group CEO Coming together of two service-first enterprises was a ‘natural evolution’ New York, NY (May 13, 2020) – Travel Leaders Corporate and ALTOUR’s corporate travel business are aligning under a single powerful brand, ALTOUR offering travel fulfillment, […]

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Saluting Travel Heroes Who “Save the Day”

In the entire history of our industry there has never been a more fitting time to celebrate National Travel Advisor Day to thank travel advisors for going above and beyond caring for their clients every single day. Travel Leaders Group CEO J.D. O’Hara For National Travel Advisor Day, Travel Leaders Group recognizes the efforts of […]

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Travel Agents Fight To Stay Afloat Amid COVID-19 as SBA Fails To Provide Funds

Paycheck protection is desperately needed for travel advisors, who are in a commission-based business payable only after the date of travel. Travel Leaders Network President Roger E. Block Survey shows many Travel Leaders Network advisors applied but 95% had not received funds from the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, meant to be a lifeline for these […]

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Virtual “Armchair Explorer” Tours Entice Consumers To Dream Now and Travel Later

Travelers can virtually explore from the comfort of their homes, letting their minds wander the earth to sample a world of experiences until they can travel later to their desired destination. Travel Leaders Group launches weekly email series to satisfy everyone’s travel aspirations from the comfort of their homes New York, New York (April 16, […]

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Private: Travel Leaders Group Launches “Armchair Explorer” to Share Aspirational Travel Tips during Stay-at-Home Period

From virtual tours to great travel reads, weekly emails from advisors encourage clients to dream now and travel later From virtual tours to great travel reads, weekly emails from advisors encourage clients to dream now and travel later New York, New York (April 13, 2020) – To assist agency owners and advisors in staying connected with their […]

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Video: A Message of Hope

After this is over, we’re all going to need a GREAT vacation! Travel Leaders Group Advisors Stay safe. Dream now. Travel later. Travel Leaders Group and its advisors understand how the global pandemic is impacting everyone from their spring and summer vacations, business trips and family get-togethers. The travel agency company and some of its advisors […]

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Select Hotels & Resorts Offers Virtual Experiences

Along with our partners, we want our clients to enjoy these virtual offerings, and start dreaming of future travel and exploring the world. Portfolio property amenities and offerings now available on social media to keep travelers inspired and connected during this time NEW YORK (April 7, 2020) – SELECT Hotels & Resorts, a competitive, luxury-added amenity […]

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Travel Leaders Group CEO J.D. O’Hare on Passage of the Stimulus Bill

Travel Leaders Group congratulates the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) on its successful advocacy efforts in winning support for travel agencies and small businesses. Travel Leaders Group Chief Executive Officer J.D. O’Hara New York, NY (March 27, 2020) — J.D. O’Hara, Chief Executive Officer of Travel Leaders Group, the largest travel agency organization in North America, […]

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Travel Leaders Group Requests Urgent Assistance for Travel Agencies of Every Type

The interconnected travel industry is in serious peril if all of its elements are not included in a relief package. A workable package must include travel agencies and travel management companies (TMCs). Recovery of the Travel Industry Unlikely If Agencies Are Allowed to Fail New York, NY (March 20, 2020) — As the government takes action […]

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Travel Leaders Group Thanks Cruise Industry for Protecting Travel Advisor Commissions During Coronavirus Outbreak

This is a challenging time for the travel industry, to say the least. Hardworking travel advisor businesses have hit a downturn without fault. By protecting commissions, the cruise lines are signaling the value of the travel advisor as their business partner and are recognizing the tremendous efforts that travel advisors put into their client relationships. […]

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