Happy start of summer to you! It’s a busy travel time of year for both business and leisure. I have two business trips in June alone, and the word is out that business transient is thriving again. We hope you’ve seen this too with a lot of bookings!

Now, I’m happy to bring you Agent’s Edge Volume 3 for June and July. Our feature article this volume is brought to you by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. The title really says it all: Dream it. Book it. Make your European travel dreams happen! Millennium Hotels and Resorts has more than 130 properties and this article explains their different brands. I’m sure there’s a brand that your clients will love, so make sure to learn more. Plus, Millennium is offering 15% off their flexible rate and up to 20% discount on F&B when you book the TRAVELSAVERS rate in the GDS or in tripXpress, so check it out today.

We also have a couple of great destination articles this volume, which will transport you to the cities of Indianapolis and Manchester. First up, 14 Things to See, Do and Eat in Indianapolis Right Now. While Indianapolis is well-known as the racing capital of the world, there are so many other fun and interesting things to know about this amazing city. For our second destination, we’ll take you across the pond to Manchester, England, where There’s Something for Everyone in Manchester. Whether you’re into art, sports or food, they have it all in Manchester. It exudes history and yet also shows its transformation into the vibrant city it is today. Make sure to learn more about these wonderful cities to share with your visiting clients.

Now make your way to our Quizzes & Contests page to participate in our Agent’s Edge Volume 3 Quiz. Take a 5 question quiz each month (June and July) to get an entry into our drawing to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card. It’s a quick, fun and easy way to get a great prize!

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As a travel advisor, we know how important it is to get the best deals for your clients when it comes to travel. In this volume’s Advisor’s Advice article, we explain why you should be using the TRAVELSAVES Preferred Hotel Program to achieve just that – benefits for your clients. For example, we have a lot of terrific offers and promotions from our hotel partners that you can find under Hotel Deals. And don’t miss educating yourself on hotel happenings under Hotel News.

Speaking of education, you’re sure to learn more about our hotel partners when you watch our On-Demand Learning webinars, plus you’ll have a chance to win some great prizes! And finally, is the acronym NDC causing a stir with you? It’s shaking things up in the air industry and you can learn more about how it will affect you by reading Business Travel.

Enjoy reading Agent’s Edge Volume 3!

Trisha Hall
Editor-in-Chief
Agent’s Edge