By David Bakke: With the holidays now behind us, chances are that your occupancy rate has dipped a bit. Fewer customers means more competition, so why not take advantage of the downtime to get that much-needed edge in the market?

By USA Today: Will hotel rates rise this year, and if so, should consumers expect more for their money?

By EyeforTravel: An estimated 80 million Chinese are expected to go abroad this year, and a quarter of those will travel further afield than the popular destinations of Hong Kong and Macau. According to ChinaContact’s managing director, Roy Graff, who will be speaking at EyeforTravel’s upcoming Travel Distribution Summit in Singapore this represents a huge and growing opportunity for both companies and countries that are able to adapt to needs of Chinese people and the unique challenges in China.

By Eric Barker: If you have that nagging feeling at the end of each day that you really haven’t achieved much at all, then read on for some tips to make your day satisfyingly productive.

By Tatiana Rokou: Single people who are looking for love should talk about their travel plans and show off their holiday snaps if they want to attract potential partners, according to a new survey carried out by Intrepid Travel.

By John Boe: Why is it that some sales reps consistently earn a six-figure annual income while other reps, putting in the same hours, selling the same products, and trained by the same sales manager struggle each month financially to make ends meet? The answer to this question is painfully simple; the six-figure sales reps understand the importance of business development and never forget to ask for referrals.

By Alison Green: Getting rejected for a job you really wanted is one of the worst parts of job searching. But if you handle the rejection well, you can get something useful out of the disappointment. Here's how.

By John O' Ceallaigh: From exclusive use of a romantic private island to a professional photography session in a luxury Paris hotel, we look at the best luxury Valentine's Packages being offered to celebrate Valentine's Day 2013.

By Theodore Koumelis: A study by Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the first of its kind, set out to establish whether the much-discussed 'feel good factor' generated by vacations is based on physical and psychological fact.

By Laura Vanderkam: Feeling like you're always running from one thing to the next, yet not getting anything done?