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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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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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