Home Based Travel Agent News, December 17th, 2009

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An Interview with
Cruise Planner's American Express
SVP of Relationship Marketing
Terri Burke

By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC

Joanie catches up with Terri Burke for an interview. Here is what is going on at Cruise Planners / American Express.

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An Interview with
TRAMS Inc's CEO
Sharon Meyer

Joanie ran into Sharon Meyer, the CEO opf TRAMS Inc. and asked her to share some information with us about the company and what is new and exciting.

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Feature Articles

Where Can I get a Cheap Travel Website? A Basic Travel Agency Presence Site By Tom Ogg:    Here is a continuation of the series on how to get a cheap website. This is a "must read" if you are thinking about obtaining a website for your agency.

The 3 main ingredients for “Customers for Life”… (Which ones do you posses?) By Cory Andrichuk: A GREAT article to remind us of the key elements in retaining clients for the long term.

All a Twitter by Tom Ogg:   If you are all excited to launch your new marketing effort on social media and cash in on the explosion of business that is going to come your way, you probably need to read this article

New General Articles of Interest to
Home Based Travel Agents

Your News in the New Year, To print or not to print, that is the question? By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC:    Joanie explores the issue of whether a printed newsletter out performs an e-newsletter in this interesting article of keen interest if you currently, or intend to start an agency newsletter.

So You Think You Know London? By Paull Tickner:   Paull shares his unique knowledge of London in a way that should intriuge clients even if they have "been there, done that".

Holiday Message for Travel Agents By Jan Shaughnessy:   Jan reminds us what is so special about what we do for people in this entertaining and motivating article.

New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents

The Oasis of the Seas First Look By Tom Ogg:    If you missed sailing on the Oasis of the Seas in augural cruises, here is a thorough pictorial review of the ship deck by deck. There are hundreds of pictures to enjoy.

MSC Poesia First Look by Sherry Laskin:    Aboard the President's Cruise, Sherry shares a thorough review of the Poesia's entry into the Caribbean marketplace.

Little Waves + Cool Experience = BIG PROFITS By Dave Randon:   Dave shares some tips on how to cash in on the expedition / small ship market. This is just the ticket if you are stuck selling low end cruises.

Tallinn, Estonia Port Review By Tom Ogg:  Tallinn, Estonia is one of the Baltic's most enjoyable ports. Here is a thorough review of how do enjoy Tallinn entirely on your own.


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ClientBase Online
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CLIA Membership - Renew or Not To Renew that is the Question
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Website content providers
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Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review
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Cruise Planners Interview

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