Home Based Travel Agent News, February 17th, 2009

An Interview With TPI's
Ken Gagliano

By Joanie Ogg CTC MCC

An Interview with TPI's President Ken Gagliano: Looking for a host agency? Here is an interview with TPI's President who answers tough questions about their hosting program.

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Client for Life, The Dollars and Sense of Client Loyalty: Here is the third article in a series of five that share how to keep your clients for life. This is a "must read".By Mitchell Schlesinger

Riding Shotgun in Troubled Times: Have you ever felt as if you were the caught between the client and the supplier and taking bullets from each one? Here is a great article about choosing the right relationships to avoid being caught in the middle. By Tom Ogg

Eight Tips For Writing and Editing Copy: Here are things to remember when you're writing copy for your website, booklet, brochure or any other writen communication that will help you stay focused on the result that you want. By Joanie Ogg CTC MCC

C-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e  Good Times, Come On! Jan Shaughnessy shares her secrets on how to cash in on the recession and difficult times. By Jan Shaughnessy

From the Heart...: Rusty Pickett shares a warm experience that he had on a recent cruise. Take a minute to read this article to feel good about what you do. By Rusty Pickett

Tours of Your Bookshelf: Paull Tickner continues his wonderful look at specialty tours of the U.K.. This is a must read if you do small specialty group to Europe. By Paull Tickner

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Carnival Spirit Cruise Review: Cruise Editor Nancy Norris reviews her recent cruise on the Carnival Spirit out of San Diego. By Nancy Norris

Travel Agent Guide to the Port of San Diego: The first in a series of travel agent guides to home ports in the Uniter States that answers common questions regarding hotels, transfers, sights and much more.

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