Home Based Travel Agent News, June 16th, 2009


Host Agency Spotlight on TravelQuest
An Interview with TravelQuest's CEO
Stephanie Lee

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

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Google Wave and the Travel Industy By Tom Ogg:   If you do not know what Google Wave is, you MUST read this article. Wave is likely to change the very nature of travel marketing as we know it.

Oceans of Profit in International Destination Cruise Sales By Mitchell Schlesinger:  Mitch shares some wonderful information that sophisticated cruise professionals should take the time to read and absorb.

Staying the Course – Your Highway to Success By Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC:  Joanie explores the reality of operating your business and maintaining focus on your core result areas as a way to make sure that you are staying on course in this "must read" article no matter how long you have been operating your home-based travel agency.

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Beyond Band of Brothers By Jan Shaughnessy:  Jan just returned from a tour following the 101st Airborne Paratroopers "Easy Company" during WWII. This is a fascinating article and a "must read" especially after just passing the 65th anniversary of "D Day". The tour starts at Normandy Beach and ends in Germany. Lots of pictures and a great read. You will have clients interested in this tour product.

How to Stay True to Your Niche in a Down-Turn Economy By: Cory Andrichuk:  Cory shares some timely and sage advice that reminds us all that marketing is the key to our future, even in a difficult economy.

The British Ceramics Biennial By Paull Tickner:  Here is a look at some unusual opportunities to reach out to clients interested in ceramics and offer a very detailed and focused tour of Britain's wonderful culture.

New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents

Travel Agent Guide to Port of Seattle by Nancy Norris:   Here is another port review by Nancy Norris for travel agents. You will want to print this out and save it in our Seattle port information file.

Nancy's Alaska Cruise Packing Tips by Nancy Norris:  Here is great advice to give your Alaska bound cruisers. Print it out and save it in your Alaska files to give to your clients when the book their Alaska cruise.

Victoria, Canada Port Review By Tom Ogg  Just added to the ePortReview's Alaska port reviews, here is a thorough review you will want to give your clients that are cruising to Victoria.


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