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Host Agency Spotlight on Partners in
Travel
An Interview with Partner in Travel's
Paula Davenport
Travel Partners has grown into
an incredible host agency and is offering excellent programs
for established agencies, as well as new agents. Be sure to
read this interview with Paula!
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New Home Based Travel Agent
Feature
Articles
If you are tired of doing work for clients only to have them
either not follow though with the trip, or worse, book it
online after shopping for price? You must read this article
on how to use Plan to Go Agreements to solidify your
position. There is also a sample Plan to Go Agreement at the
end of the article.
A travel professional cannot ignore this growing and vibrant
market. Mitch takes a look at the Baby Boomer generation and
defines their size and scope. This is a "must read" for
anyone looking to tap into this market.
Here is
another Travel Agent's Guide in a series of home port guides
by Nancy Norris. You will want to print this out and make
sure you have it in your Port Canaveral files. This is one
of a series of home port articles that are "must reads".
New General Articles
of Interest to
Home Based Travel Agents
Is Your Attitude Half Full or Half
Empty By Cory Andrichuk:
Now is the time to do an attitude check and this article
will help you focus on the right thinking that will lead to
success, even in today's economy.
E-Mail Marketing - What's in it for
Me? By: Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC
How is your e-mal marketing going? Here is a great article
on how to fine tune it for results.
In an English Country Garden By
Paull Tickner:
Thinking of doing a customized group itinerary to the UK
based around the U.K.'s fabulous gardens? Here is a "how to"
article that you will want to save.
Blow
Your Horn by Jan Shaughnessy:
Jan shares an insight into what it takes to become a
knowledgeable and professional travel agent.
New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents
Carnival Splendor Cruise Review
by Tom Ogg: Here is an
in-depth review of Carnival's new Splendor by Tom Ogg a
seasoned cruiser. This review also contains information on
how to get the best cruise rates on Carnival that is timely
and is a "must read" if you sell cruises.
Have Wheel Chair, Will Travel by
Nancy Norris:
Approached by a young woman in a wheel chair for a cruise,
Nancy researched all of the cruise lines to see which ships
were the most accessible. Her findings may surprise you.
MSC Lirica Cruise Review by Sherry
Laskin: Sherry just returned from a
Caribbean cruise on the MSC Lirica. She shares her
perspective of the ship and MSC generally in this in-depth
look at the Lirica with lots of pictures.
Some Random Thoughts From Hawaii By
Rusty Pickett: While on a cruise aboard
the Mercury, Rusty shares some random thoughts with us.
Brand New Edition!
How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency!
April, 2009 Edition
This is the book that started
it all. The first and original book for home based travel
agents now in its 13th printing.
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Hot Topics
At the request of some
newsletter readers, here is a list of just some of the hot
topics being discussed at
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in the discussions. Registrations is free and fun!
Carnival Splendor April 26
sailing
Ease of Worldspan
Canadian Host Companies
Home Based Agent and CLIA card
Host Agency or Not
At home agent looking for growth -
join host agency or????
Shore Excursions and Cruise Lines
Liabilty
EMBASSY SUITES STEALING CLIENTS
Leaving a Host Agency
California Neuters YTB
Viking behaving like airlines with
extra fees?
Tripology Changing From Flat to
Variable Pricing
Let's talk about the airlines.....
Twitter
Are You Sleeping Around, Or Just With
ME?
Task Management Software
Rebating???
Online Group booking software...who
uses it?
How much would you pay for a
lead? And where from?
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