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"Evaluating the Benefits
of a Host Agency Affiliation"
An Interview With
Don Gould
Chairman and CEO of GTM Travel Group
By Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC
Joanie Ogg CTC MCC meets with
Don Gould the Chairman and CEO of GTM Travel Group in an
interview that explores the benefits of developing a host
agency relationship.
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have wrestled with how to collect service fees, operate your
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own online store to sell tours, shore excursions and collect
fees, this article shows you just how easy it is
Client For Life - Stick to the
Basics By Mitchell J. Schlesinger: Here
is the fifth in a series of articles by Mitch sharing the
secrets of retaining clients for life. These are a "must
read".
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Art of Connecting
By Cory Andrichuk: Here is an
excellent article about connecting with potential clients
and how to structure your time to maximize your connections.
New General Articles
of Interest to
Home Based Travel Agents
Set
Your Sights on South Africa By Nancy Norris:
Just back from ASTA's IDE in South Africa, Nancy Norris
shares her experiences and offers advice on how agents can
cash in on selling South Africa's robust experience.
Flying 101
By Jan Shaughnessy:
You have to take a minute and read this hilarious article
about taking long flights. I this doesn't make you laugh,
nothing will. There are also some excellent tips for travel
agents who are flying long distances.
Have
Big Dog Will Travel - Part Two By Joanie Ogg CTC MCC:
Here is the second part of Joanie's popular article
on traveling with a large animal. It contains all of the
things you need to advise your clients when they travel with
their pets.
Shaking
the Dust Off the History Books By Paull Tickner:
Excellent article dealing
with selling the U.K.'s wonderful history. Paull is an
ex[ert at organizing themed visits to the U.K. and shares
his wealth of knowledge with everyone.
New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents
Travel
Agent's Guide to Port Everglades By Nancy Norris:
OK, here is another complete guide to ports written by Nancy
Norris. You will want to print this out and save it, as you
will use it over and over again as a resource
Brand New Book!
Don't miss the brand new book
about marketing in Today's Economy written by Mitchell
Schlesinger, Joanie Ogg and Tom Ogg. This timely book will
set you in the right motion to cash in on the current
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Joanie:
I am
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and the the way each piece of
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long. You explained it step by step,
in detail in a very understandable way.
I've no
words to express that how grateful I am
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answered my several questions.
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newsletter readers, here is a list of just some of the hot
topics being discussed at HBTACommunity.com. If you are not
yet a member, you will need to register before participating
in the discussions. Registrations is free and fun!
Home Based Agents and Hosts
Leaving a Host Agency
Mailpound and YTB
RCI to add service fee option to
reservation system
Romantic Resorts in Tahiti
Booking a customer in the UK.....
Just back from Seattle With 11 Great
Tours
Greek Yacht Charters
Is Happy Vacations going under?
How much would you pay for a lead? And
where from?
How would you respond?
Carnival Stealing Clients
Romantic restaurants in Oahu - for
marriage proposal
Service Contract/Plan to Go
Fee contract
Are you wasting your time on potential
clients that aren't going to book with you?
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