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Explore Angela's most impactful blog posts from 2024, covering luxury travel trends, industry insights, and transformative experiences.
February 24,2024 I By Cheryl Rosen
Independent advisors learn about no‑requirement host agency models as Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships explains free hosting benefits. Explore host agency success via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
March 27,2024 I By NewsRamp Editorial Staff
Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel attended the 2024 Travel Leaders International Summit in Switzerland, offering insights on global networking and high-end itineraries. Discover more via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
May 6,2024 I By Jim Byers, AARP
Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships reveals top budget-friendly Memorial Day travel deals, blending value with high-end experiences. Learn savvy booking tips via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
June 25,2024 I By Andrea Zelinski
As destinations curb cruise calls, advisors pivot to sustainable tourism and port-limited itineraries. Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships decodes regulation trends and guides via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
June 25,2024 I By Cheryl Rosen
Discover six creative marketing strategies from livecasting to luxury gifting that Angela Hughes applies at Trips & Ships to boost brand engagement. Gain expert tips via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
July 3,2024 I By Daniel McCarthy
Discover why partnering with a DMC vs. tour operator optimizes group travel logistics and local experiences, as Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships explains. Learn more via Luxury Travel University &
Luxury Host Agency.
July 15,2024 I By TravelAge West
Advisors craving Croatia’s cliff‑lined Dalmatian coast gain bespoke itinerary tips from Angela Hughes. Unlock immersive Adriatic experiences with expert planning insights via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
August 7,2024 I By Dori Saltzman
Discover six creative marketing strategies from livecasting to luxury gifting that Angela Hughes applies at Trips & Ships to boost brand engagement. Gain expert tips via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Oct 1,2024 I By Daniel McCarthy
Discover Angela Hughes’s success story, building Trips & Ships into a top luxury travel agency through innovative sales strategies, mentorship, and brand authority. Explore insights via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Sept 27,2024 I By Daniel McCarthy
Travel advisors must brief clients on entry requirements and travel regulations for smoother trips. Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships offers compliance strategies and teaches best practices at Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Dec 9,2024 I By Andrea Zelinski
Discover six creative marketing strategies from livecasting to luxury gifting that Angela Hughes applies at Trips & Ships to boost brand engagement. Gain expert tips via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Dec 10,2024 I By Marsha Mowers
Discover why partnering with a DMC vs. tour operator optimizes group travel logistics and local experiences, as Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships explains. Learn more via Luxury Travel University &
Luxury Host Agency.
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Keynote presentations and panel discussions at industry-leading events
Dec 9,2024 I Insider Travel Report
Navigate Sri Lanka's Rich Cultural Tapestry with the Country's Premier Luxury DMC
Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships discusses Sri Lanka’s rise as a luxury travel hotspot with Cuurate DMC’s Sashan Wirasinghe, explore curated safaris, heritage tours, and honeymoon escapes via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Nov 27,2024 I Insider Travel Report
Discover how Heritance Aarah Maldives crafts multi‑generational family stays, destination weddings, and bespoke butler service. Angela Hughes shares expert luxury travel insights from Trips & Ships, Luxury Travel University, & Luxury Host Agency.
Sep 17,2024 I Insider Travel Report
Chitose Yagi of Tokyo Station Hotel outlines its art collection, concierge meet‑and‑greet, and rail access. Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships explores premium urban stays with insights via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
July 8,2024 I Insider Travel Report
Angela Hughes, owner of Trips & Ships, joins Insider Travel Report to discuss her luxury travel agency, market trends, and Travel Leaders Network membership. Learn more via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Nov 22,2024 I Luxury Travel University
Master Class Highlights | World Romance Travel Conference 2024
At WRTC 2024, Angela Hughes reveals sales tactics, overcoming imposter syndrome & leveraging CRM automation to empower advisors. Explore more at Trips & Ships, Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
June 13,2024 I Cyndi Williams
Kelli Hayes Smith chats with Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships about her evolution from travel rookie to luxury leader. Discover mentorship, growth strategies, insights via Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
July 10,2024 I TWO BDMs and a Mic
At the 2024 Travel Leaders Edge Conference, agency owner Angela Hughes and Erin Griffitts share growth strategies for luxury travel advisors. Discover tactics via Trips & Ships, Luxury Travel University, & Luxury Host Agency.
Feb 21,2024 I Travel Industry Solution
Angela Hughes of Trips & Ships unveils entrepreneurial mindset, bespoke travel strategies, and host‑agency insights to empower travel advisors. Elevate your luxury travel business with resources from Luxury Travel University & Luxury Host Agency.
Jan 19,2024 I Luxury Travel University
Travel advisors can safeguard and streamline operations with Travel Industry Solutions’ cloud‑based legal platform offering instant, compliant agreements, PCI‑secure payments, and expert support for freedom and profit.