Home Based Travel Agent News, May 17th, 2011

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS RECOGNIZES 20,000th STARWOODPRO
By Chris J. Austin

The StarwoodPRO certification program has just welcomed its 20,000th travel professional. If you haven't taken the training and earned your certification, you should sign up NOW!

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The 8 Secrets of Long-Tail Keywords By Tom Ogg: Often misunderstood, Tom sheds some light on how Long Tail Keywords can increase your website's productivity and profitability. If you are selling travel on the web, this is a "Must Read" article.

Have You Googled Yourself Lately? By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC: When Joanie's nephew Googled her name he found tons of information about her. How about you? This article relates how to stay on top of your on-line reputation.

Does this question offend you… confuse you… or can you relate? By Cory Andrichuk: Cory shares some insight he received at a recent travel show.

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An Interview With Community Member Sandy Elson By Tom Ogg: Meet one of our industry's most prolific on-line innovators. Sandy is one of the Admins for the Travel Professional Community and when you read about her past involvement in online forums you will be very impressed.

CRUISEWHIZ CRAIG OR THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH ASSUMPTION BY CRAIG SATTERFIELD, ECC: Craig shares some very sage advice in a way we can all understand in this MUST READ article.

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Norwegian Epic Cruise Review By Nancy Norris: If you have not had a chance to cruise on the Epic, this review is the next best thing. There are over 100 pictures of the ship and detailed information that will help you sell it.

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Port Review By Tom Ogg: Ahhh, Hawaii. Here is definitive information that your clients need when they take their Hawaiian cruise and want to do it on their own.

Hilo, Hawaii Port Review By Tom Ogg: Often overlooked by cruise passengers who board motor coaches and spend the day waiting for other passengers at Volcano National Park, here is a review of how cruise passengers can see and do it all on their own.

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