Home Based Travel Agent News, April 16th, 2011

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An Interview with NACTA's Mary Clegg

 By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC

Joanie gets a chance to catch up on what NACTA is up to in 2011. Mary Clegg shares her vision and objectives in this insightful article.

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Change Brings Great Things
By Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE

Jackie shares all of the exciting thing happening at Nexion after the changes.

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Feature Articles

Can You Recommend a Website Developer? 8-Website Project Bid Sites That Will Save You Thousands By Tom Ogg:  If you are looking to get some websites developed, you will want to print this article out and save it.

A Marketing article - Rewired vs. Retired…Who is your target market these days? By Cory Andrichuk:  Cory explores the new "baby boomer Rewired" generation in this "must read" article.

Crowdsourcing for the Travel Industry By Tom Ogg: Crowdsourcing has become the new buzzword on the Internet, but what does it do and how does it work? How can travel agents benefit from it and will travel ever be sold in a crowdsource environment? Find the answers to these questions and more in this stimulating article.

New General Articles of Interest to
Home Based Travel Agents

An Interview with Community Member Nancy Norris By Tom Ogg: NEW FEATURE!   Starting with this issue, each month we will introduce you to one of HBTACommunity.com's active members who will share their experiences and insight with you. This month, meet Nancy Norris.

When Technology Fails You- Lessons Learned By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC:  It is a wise person that learns from another's mistakes. Joanie shares an experie4nce that we can all learn from in this "must read" article.

The Bells are Ringing for William and Kate...and for you By Paull Tickner:   With the Royal wedding only weeks away, Paull shares how you can cash in on the event.

 

New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents

Cruisewhiz Craig or Confessions of a Cruise Ship Gourmet? By Craig Satterfield, ECC:   Craig give us all something to think about when selling the value of cruises and the culinary experience in today's cruise line up.

Bountiful, Beautiful, Bermuda, An Overview By Nancy Norris:  Ahhh, Bermuda. Nancy shares her special love for Bermuda in this excellent article that agents can use to stimulate clients to consider Bermuda for their vacation.


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NACTA Interview

NEXION Article

Home Based Travel Agent Show & Conference and Cruiseworld 2011 Special Offer

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