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Airfare's about to jump another 20–25%. Here's how to time your booking, use foreign currency to your advantage, and spot a fake travel influencer before they cost you money.

Plus: what NOT to do abroad (unless you enjoy foreign jail cells), the truth behind those viral cruise-ship fight videos, why in-flight laptop fires aren't the crisis they look like, and the Delta hat story everyone's getting wrong.

New episode is live! 🎧 This week Mark Murphy breaks down what the Farmer's Almanac says about this winter's ski season, why TSA might be going private at more airports, and the real story behind the "shorter vacations" trend everyone's talking about. Plus — the one place he'd never go back to (and the ones he can't wait to revisit). Follow TravelTube.com for more

Mark Murphy is back with a jam-packed news roundup after a week off. This episode: airlines are charging extra just to use the overhead bin (yes, really), ICE detentions at airports spark debate, TSA agents find something wild in a checked bag, New Jersey's new e-bike law has riders paying up, and an influencer's viral claim that a $10K Jersey Shore stay isn't worth it gets fact-checked. Plus: could you survive a 24-hour nonstop flight? All that and more on TravelTube.com.

Google Flights hacks for scoring 50%+ off fall travel, why World Cup host cities left money on the table with sky-high hotel pricing, and why international visitors keep saying America isn't what their media told them.

Dominican Republic resorts, a river cruise deep-dive, and an Alaska glacier cruise gone wild — travel advisor Siera Duiser spills the real insider tea. Watch before you book your next trip.

Tammy Levent shares her sales development program from afar...she moved to Cyprus and hasn't looked back!

From RV road trips to rocky Airbnb starts, Mark Murphy shares what it's really like to travel the USA — and why FIFA visitors are giving the travel industry its biggest opportunity in years.

Travefy founder David Chait reveals how 40,000+ travel agencies are automating proposals, CRM, payments, and commissions — all from one platform.

What's real and what isn't, when it comes to buying travel? Scott outlines his top facts vs myths in this episode.

What if your family's next vacation had no passport, no flight overseas, and a 68% chance they'd want to come back next year? That's the power of a dude ranch — and travel agent community veteran Sally Black is on a mission to make sure every agent knows how to sell them.

Your clients are going to buy luggage and travel gear before every trip. The question is whether you earn when they do.Bert Robertson, owner of TravelingBagsMKE.com — a 6,000 sq ft travel goods store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — joins Mark Murphy to introduce the Travel Advisors Reward Program (TARP): a free affiliate program built specifically for travel professionals.In this episode:• Up to 15% commission on everything your clients buy — luggage, binoculars, electronics, raincoats, travel accessories, and more• Monthly sales bonuses up to $750 on top of commissions• Direct deposit on the 1st of every month — no host agency split• 20–25% off for your own personal travel purchases• Custom group gifts: branded t-shirts, tote bags, luggage tags, and more shipped directly to each traveler• Why Briggs & Riley is the last bag your clients will ever need to buy (and what a true lifetime warranty actually means)• How to stand out in a crowded market with a unique selling proposition your competitors don't have

Virtuoso agent Carol Andrews on how small group trips became a referral engine, a 50% repeat booking rate, and 14 years of sustainable growth.

Foreign governments are warning tourists to skip the U.S. — but is it actually dangerous, or just bad headlines? Mark Murphy exposes what the advisories aren't telling you. Then: a United 767 clips a truck AND a pole on landing at Newark — and it may have never been authorized to land on that runway. Plus, should the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak have you canceling your vacation? (Spoiler: no.) Delta is axing food and drinks on short flights — bold move or common sense? And if you're a travel advisor leaving easy money on the table, Mark breaks down two dead-simple ways to earn more from every booking. Don't book a trip — or skip one — without watching this first.

The CEOs of Delta and United just admitted on earnings calls that prices aren't coming down — even if fuel costs drop. Travel expert Mark Murphy exposes the tiered pricing scam hiding your real costs, reveals how to stretch your miles further by pairing them with a travel agent, breaks down the Booking.com hack that's targeting your vacation bookings RIGHT NOW, and shares the budget travel secrets most people never think of. Dude ranches. Homeport cruising. Shoulder season hacks. Your next vacation doesn't have to break the bank — if you know what the airlines and hotels don't want you to know.