Home Based Travel Agent News, July 15th, 2009

Host Agency Spotlight on UNIGLOBE
An Interview with UNIGLOBE's
Betsy Geiser V.P.

UNIGLOBE has grown into an incredible host agency and is offering excellent programs for established agencies, as well as, new agents.

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TripAtlas.com
 Q & A By Tom Ogg

If you have an interest in getting sales leads to work on, TripAtlas.com has a formidable program for your investigation. Here are the questions and answers to the ones you will want to ask.

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Paradigms and the Travel Industry:  Do you have the feeling that something is going on, but cannot put your finger on it? Here is a look at where we might be going.

The Graying of America - Extraordinary Selling Opportunities By Mitchell J. Schlesinger:   Here is an excellent article regarding the senior market and how to successfully market to it.

Elevator Speech Writing 101 By Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC: WOW! Ever wondered how to dazzle people in 60 seconds? Joanie's article will motivate you to build your elevator speech for maximum impact.

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Home Based Travel Agents

Are You Focused? By Cory Andrichuk:  By Cory Andrichuk: Great article at a time when we all need to be streamlining our marketing and business plans.

Niche Market Britain on and off the Beaten Track By Paull Tickner:  This month Paull takes a look at packaging and selling niche groups to the U.K.. This is a great way to develop groups during this economy.

An Ideal World By Jan Shaughnessy:  Here is a timely article that all of us should read and consider. It isn't if, it is when and Jan does an excellent job of reminding us to take care of business.

New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents

Port of Vancouver Travel Agent's Guide:  Here is another home port in Nancy's series of port guides for travel agents. You will want to print this one out and save it in your Alaska file.

Cinque Terre On Your Own Shore Excursion By Tom Ogg:   If you have clients cruising the Western Mediterranean this summer and want to do something out of the ordinary when they visit Livorno, this is the trip for them. Cinque Terre is Italy at its best and this review will show you (and your clients) exactly how to do it on your own. You will want to add these to your Western Mediterranean cruise files.

Aix en Provence - On Your Own Shore Excursion By Tom Ogg:  Turn a visit to Marseille into an adventure into Provence. This review shows you (and your clients) exactly how to Visit Aix en Provence via public bus from Marseille. It leaves nothing to the imagination. You will want to add these to your Western Mediterranean cruise files.


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