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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.

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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New Home Based Travel Agent
Feature
Articles
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.
A GREAT article to remind us
of the key elements in retaining clients for the long term.
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
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.
Paull shares his unique knowledge
of London in a way that should intriuge clients even if they
have "been there, done that".
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
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.
Aboard the President's Cruise, Sherry shares a thorough
review of the Poesia's entry into the Caribbean marketplace.
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 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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