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David McMaster from CruiseBite.com examines agent commission from cruise lines - but is it all good news?

Many column inches in the trade press of late have been dedicated to the contentious issue of slashing agents? commission on cruise sales. The world of cruising has undeniably become a cut-throat market, with web savvy travellers shopping around to get the best deal possible - haggling over every last penny and value add offer ? and the growing influence of online review/community sites changing the way we research (and purchase) our trips.?

One in ten holidaymakers? travel plans affected by expiring passport

A new study by www.sunshine.co.uk has revealed that a tenth of British holidaymakers have previously planned or attempted to travel abroad with an expiring passport, only to discover they were unable to do so.?

Lost your luggage? You?re in good company

If nothing?s ever happened to your luggage on holiday, then youre in the distinct minority; according to HolidayExtras.com.?

2011 Census to reveal travel agency employment statistics

Ten years ago, the 2001 Census gave us a snapshot of the shape of employment in travel agencies. There were over 46,000 people aged 16-74 employed as travel agents in England and Wales, and over 17,000 employed as travel agency managers.?

47% of Brits believe they are "too busy" to volunteer abroad

A straw poll conducted by international volunteering company Projects Abroad, has found that the main barrier holding Brits back from volunteering abroad is the required investment in time.?

George Christakis, sales & marketing manager, Tourism Northern Territory explains why it?s important for agents to experience destinations first-hand

In an age of prolific online travel ?supermarkets? one key sales tool travel agents have at their disposal is their expertise. Whilst it may be easy for Joe Public to book a holiday on the internet it can still be something of a gamble without lots of research and recommendations, particularly for a destination like Australia.?

Top 10 ways to score a free flight upgrade

Gone are the days where a smart suit, puppy-dog eyes and a nice smile during check-in could send you Champagne sipping in business. Free flight upgrades are rare and sometimes just a matter of pure luck. However, luxury hotel reviewer, Kiwicollection.com, has some ideas agents can advise their clients to try to increase their odds...?

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Welcome to the Training section of the Travel Bulletin Online website. On this page we feature invaluable articles from respected Travel Training Professionals that will help improve your work skills and so develop your career. Learn from the experts!

You can also link through to a calendar of forthcoming training events to see what free training is currently on offer in your geographical region.

We are in the process of developing our own Travel Bulletin Online Learning Zone, so watch this space!

If you have any suggestions about our training section or have some training features or events you feel we should feature then please email training@travelbulletin.co.uk.