As if the ongoing uncertainty in our topsy-turvy economy weren’t enough to make hard-working travel professionals a little queasy about the future, the ongoing battle over the various non-commissionable portions of the cruise fares is making them downright seasick.

Imagine selling a cruise for which your client pays nearly $450, but you only receive $16. Sound far-fetched?

Ask any travel professional who’s booking cruises these days, and they’ll tell you it is part of a new reality Read the rest of this entry »