Home Based Travel Agent News, March 15th, 2011

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Globus Family of Brands Update


By Paula Hayes
VP of Sales

Find out what is going on at Globus Family of Brands and how you can dramatically increase your bottom line. This is a "MUST READ" article

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The Maturing Role of the Host Agency
in the Distribution Process: How Hosts are
Leveraging Technology to Enhance
Their Agent's Value in the Marketplace


By Chad Burt
Co-Owner
OutsideAgents
866-208.5604

Chad reflects on the changing role of host agencies and how Outside Agents is morphing to lead the way

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“Professional Luxury Leisure Consultant” or “Travel Agent”? By Tom Ogg:    If you are not doing your agency disclose agreements in writing, you need to read this article. This should be mandatory for every travel agent to read.

Are you MANAGING at Home? By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC:  Joanie takes a long hard look at how you can better manage your time, both (business and personal) while working from home.

A 9-second rule! By Cory Andrichuk:  Cory explores the reality the amount of time you have to capture your potential client's interest in this fascinating article.

New General Articles of Interest to
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Surfing, the Essence of Travel By Tom Ogg:   Tom shares the secret of motivating your client to return to you over and over again in this "must read" article.

Update - The Travel Blog Project By George Oberle:    George brings us up to date with The Travel Blog Project. This is a very interesting project that is helping many travel professionals establish their online presence.

Ah, The Cotswolds... By Paull Tickner:  Paull shares the various opportunities from Garden Tours to pre and post cruise excursions in England's Cotswolds.

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Cruisewhiz Craig or Confessions of a Cruiseship Junkie By Craig Satterfield:   Meet Craig Satterfield aka Cruisewhiz. Craig shares his wealth of experience selling cruises in a way that is both educational and fun. Be sure to meet Cruisewhiz Craig in his first article in HBTA NEWS.

Marseilles, France Port Review : Here is how to advise your clients on how to enjoy Marseilles when they visit this challenging port on their cruise.

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Globus Family of Brands Update

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