Need to know | TravelAge West

Need to Know is part of TravelAge West’s commitment to give a voice to the travel advisor community. We poll travel advisors each month and deliver timely research that captures their attitudes about the latest travel trends and industry topics. We believe it’s important to offer advisors a chance to share their perspectives and understand what their peers are experiencing.

Check back monthly to see new survey results, and sign up for the Daily Briefing e-newsletter to participate.

According to new Need to Know research, travel advisors are regularly looking for educational opportunities.

Travel Agents Value Continuing Professional Education

03.17.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

New research shows that most travel agents participate in educational opportunities on a monthly basis... Read The Story

According to new Need to Know research, travel advisors work with a wide range of budgets.

Do Travel Advisors Only Work With the Wealthy?

02.24.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Need to Know Research: A new survey of nearly 300 travel advisors shows that most travel agents are willing to work with any travel budget

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According to new Need to Know research, traveler spending in 2025 will remain steady or grow.

Travel Budgets Expected to Remain Strong in 2025

01.06.2025

Kenneth Shapiro

Kenneth Shapiro

Travel budgets will stay flat or increase next year, according to a Need to Know survey... Read The Story