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03/2025 Travel Edge Takes ‘Limitless Live’ from Zoom to Room in San Antonio

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Luxury Travel Advisor

03/2025 On Site: Travel Edge Hosts First In-Person, Luxury-Focused “Limitless” Event

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Travel Press

12/2024 Travel Edge’s Andrew Pilkington Embarks on Explora Journeys

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Travel Weekly

12/2024 Ensemble dives into consumer lead generation

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The Washington Post

09/2024 This fall foliage map shows when to see peak colors in every state.

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Travel Weekly

07/2024 Travel's boom run of bookings may be tapering off this year.

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Business Insider

06/2024 Luxury-travel advisors are in demand as Gen Z and millennials splurge on stress-free, meaningful vacations.

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Travel Weekly

06/2024 What Travel Edge's new president has learned.

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05/2024 Travel Edge Network Treats Top Performers.

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House Beautiful

05/2024 The 20 Most Magical Overwater Bungalows in the World.

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TravelAge West

04/2024 Travel Edge Network Campaign Helps Launch an Advisor’s Career.

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TravelPulse

04/2024 Travel Advisors Share 10 Hotels Worth Splurging On.

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PAX News

04/2024 Monday Minute: Laura Kelly of Elsewhere by Laura.

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CNN Underscored

Palaces, superyachts and chauffeurs: How the super rich will watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Canadian Travel Press

04/2024 Travel Edge is all about Building Advisor Relationships.

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PAX News

04/2024 Travel Edge President Embarks on Road Trip to meet Advisors.

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Travel Agent Central

01/2024 - Travel Edge Network Looks to Inspire New Generation of Travel Advisors.

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What does a typical day look like for a travel agent?

On a daily basis, a travel agent communicates with clients to understand their travel goals, books hotels, flights, tourism activities, and other transportation needs. They also ensure that all reservations are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.

What are the benefits of being a travel agent? 

Being a travel agent offers the chance to explore the world, gaining firsthand knowledge of destinations and experiences. The flexibility in a travel agent's work schedule supports a better work-life balance, accommodating personal commitments and travel opportunities. Additionally, it’s a career filled with passion and fulfillment, as agents assist clients in planning dream vacations and creating unforgettable memories.

Do travel agents make a profit? 

Travel agents earn a commission on selling travel, but the amount can vary depending on the supplier and whether they are affiliated with a consortium or host agency, which may take a percentage of their commission as well.