Christopher Elliott
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Expedia says I have a $1,987 credit, but British Airways says I was a "no-show"
Expedia says I have a $1,987 credit, but British Airways says I was a "no-show"
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Help! NCL and Chase are arguing about my $250 refund, but I just want my money back
Help! NCL and Chase are arguing about my $250 refund, but I just want my money back
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Quest Diagnostics overcharge: $3,437 for these blood tests?
Quest Diagnostics overcharge: $3,437 for these blood tests?
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Flying a budget airline. Staying at a bad hotel. Traveling with the wrong people. Vacation regrets, you may have a few for the summer of…
Flying a budget airline. Staying at a bad hotel. Traveling with the wrong people. Vacation regrets, you may have a few for the summer of…
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When it comes to sustainable tourism in northern Sweden, there's one guiding principle: If you build it, they will come. #Sustainable #Tourism…
When it comes to sustainable tourism in northern Sweden, there's one guiding principle: If you build it, they will come. #Sustainable #Tourism…
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Personal safety is becoming a real problem for many Americans. Here are some tried and true strategies for keeping your passports and jewelry safe…
Personal safety is becoming a real problem for many Americans. Here are some tried and true strategies for keeping your passports and jewelry safe…
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Journalist of the Year
American Society of Travel Agents
ASTA Names Christopher Elliott Journalist of the Year
Author and Nationally Syndicated Consumer Advocate Receives Coveted Award for Travel Advocacy
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has named Christopher Elliott its journalist of the year in recognition of his advocacy work on behalf of travelers and the travel agency community.
Elliott is an author, consumer advocate and nationally syndicated columnist whose work appears in Money magazine, The Washington Post and…ASTA Names Christopher Elliott Journalist of the Year
Author and Nationally Syndicated Consumer Advocate Receives Coveted Award for Travel Advocacy
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has named Christopher Elliott its journalist of the year in recognition of his advocacy work on behalf of travelers and the travel agency community.
Elliott is an author, consumer advocate and nationally syndicated columnist whose work appears in Money magazine, The Washington Post and USA Today.
"Christopher Elliott has always put consumers first with his steadfast advocacy, and regularly champions the valuable role travel agents play in today’s travel marketplace" said ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby. "ASTA's emphasis on consumer awareness and support for travel agency clients made this year's Journalist of the Year an easy decision."
It's the first time in the Journalist of the Year award has gone to a consumer advocate. Kerby says the honor is long overdue, noting that as travel agents sharpen their focus on clients, ASTA must recognize those who advocate for travelers alongside them.
"Elliott has a distinguished record of protecting consumers," he adds. "At the same time, he never misses an opportunity to promote the value of working with a qualified travel agent. For Chris, agents are fellow consumer advocates, and that comes through in his stories."
Elliott is the reader advocate for Money magazine, where he writes a weekly column called "Problem Solved." He also pens a weekly column called "The Navigator" for The Washington Post's Sunday Travel section and writes the "On Travel" column for USA Today. In addition, Elliott's "Travel Troubleshooter" is nationally syndicated through King Features Syndicate.
Elliott is also the co-founder of Travelers United, a Washington nonprofit group that advocates for travelers. He publishes a daily blog at Elliott.org that helps thousands of travelers with often intractable travel problems.
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Leah Davidson returns her iPhone 11 to a third-party seller on Amazon. But the seller claims the box is empty. Does she still get her money…
Leah Davidson returns her iPhone 11 to a third-party seller on Amazon. But the seller claims the box is empty. Does she still get her money…
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Leigh Roberts and her wife book an extra seat on a trip from Orlando, Fla., to Venice, Italy. But United resells the seat to another passenger. Can…
Leigh Roberts and her wife book an extra seat on a trip from Orlando, Fla., to Venice, Italy. But United resells the seat to another passenger. Can…
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This morning I'm featuring a favorite story about getting into -- and out of -- a timeshare. This one is almost too bad to be true. #FeaturedStory…
This morning I'm featuring a favorite story about getting into -- and out of -- a timeshare. This one is almost too bad to be true. #FeaturedStory…
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When Jane Huang transferred $1,264 to her brother through PayPal, she expected him to get the money. But she had a PayPal money transfer problem, and…
When Jane Huang transferred $1,264 to her brother through PayPal, she expected him to get the money. But she had a PayPal money transfer problem, and…
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It’s easy to get treated like a second-class citizen when you travel: Just say the wrong thing. #SecondClass #Citizen #Travel #Tips #Guaranteed
It’s easy to get treated like a second-class citizen when you travel: Just say the wrong thing. #SecondClass #Citizen #Travel #Tips #Guaranteed
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