Q: What is the secret to planning travel?
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A: The secret to planning an enriching vacation is found within. Watch this video to learn how easy it is!You already know, millions of online web pages are dedicated to helping you plan your next getaway. Use this page as a resource for planning tips and hacks, insider secrets and information about travel product providers!
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Aggregator - In general, this is a web-based aggregator of data from a number of travel-product providers.
CVB - CVB is short for Convention and Visitors Bureau. Almost every destination in the world has an official tourism bureau. They are responsible for marketing that destination to leisure travelers, groups or events.
OTA - Online Travel Agency. Basically offering the same services as a brick and mortar travel agency but without the storefront
Travel Advisor (or Agent) - A person who is an expert at researching and booking vacations. Their services are usually free to the consumer. They receive commissions on the travel products they sell/package for consumers.
CVB - CVB is short for Convention and Visitors Bureau. Almost every destination in the world has an official tourism bureau. They are responsible for marketing that destination to leisure travelers, groups or events.
OTA - Online Travel Agency. Basically offering the same services as a brick and mortar travel agency but without the storefront
Travel Advisor (or Agent) - A person who is an expert at researching and booking vacations. Their services are usually free to the consumer. They receive commissions on the travel products they sell/package for consumers.
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MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

My name is Erik Hastings, (a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy) and I am an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to viewers who simply "get their vacations wrong". In addition to being a single dad of two amazing children, I am the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. I am thrilled to be a part of an incredibly talented team of industry pros and the editorial driving force of my media platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, I believe travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, I have learned that travel brings cultures together. Read Erik's Full Bio.
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