How we earn trust
Our reporting separates verified facts, analysis and supplier claims.
What qualifies
We cover developments with a direct, identifiable effect on travel-advisor income, booking economics or active client files in the United States and Canada.
Verification
We prefer official supplier terms, regulatory filings and direct company announcements. Trade reporting may support or clarify a story. Every published item identifies its source and verification date.
Supplier submissions
A supplier submission is a lead, not guaranteed coverage. Paid relationships do not determine editorial selection, Commission Index scores or ranking.
Commission Index
Qualifying stories are scored for income impact, urgency, market reach and confidence. The published methodology is applied consistently; a high score reflects advisor relevance, not an endorsement.
Conflicts and funding
Commercial relationships are kept separate from editorial decisions. Material supplier relationships will be disclosed alongside affected coverage.