Home Based Travel Agent News, September 16th, 2009

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Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
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For Travel Agents and Entrepreneurs

Q & A With Michael Drever CEO and Founder of Expedia Cruise Ship Centers By Tom Ogg: 

CEO and Founder Michael Drever shares Expedia Cruise Ship Center's success story in this interesting interview.

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Passport Online

Passport Online Offers A Complete Website Solution, Customizable, Extensive Supplier Content, Social Networking Options By Greg Kott, President & CEO

Need a website? Check out Passport Online's offerings. Lots going on here.

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Google, Bing, Yahoo and eBay, What’s Going On? By Tom Ogg:   Here is part one of a two-part article that deals with the evolution of technology and how it might affect travel agents both positively and negatively.

Internet Research Tools for Travel Agents By Nancy Norris:   Nancy shares her favorite bookmarks in this informative and valuable article. You are going to want to take notes on this one.

Tradeshow 2.0   Part 2 – The Exhibitor, By Cory Andrichuk:   Having just returned from THETRADESHOW in Las Vegas, this is one article that every supplier should read and hand out to their sales force.

New General Articles of Interest to
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Good or Bad Times, What are Travel Professionals Saying? By Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC:   Just back from a meeting where agents shared their experiences in today's economy, Joanie shares some insights from some of the attendees.

How Do You Fight the Battle? By Jan Shaugnessy:  Here is a timely and wonderful article that we all should read. It is especially appropriate in today's economy.

PUTTING THE "T" IN BRITAIN By Paull Tickner:    Paull continues with his niche marketing hints for the UK. This is extremely valuable information for any one selling the UK or special groups.

New Articles of Interest to
Home Based Cruise Agents

Cruising Alaska By Tom Ogg:   Ahhh, there is nothing like an Alaska Cruise, but staying up on current port information is an extremely important task for agents selling Alaska. Here are completely up-to-date reviews of each port as of 2009. You will probably want to print them our and keep them in your Alaska cruise selling files.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  September 29 and 30, 2009 - Oasis of the Seas Virtual Experience By Joanie Ogg:  The Oasis of the Seas is coming. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the ship with a virtual tour. There is going to be huge demand and you need to know the product to properly sell it. Mark you calendars and register today!

VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY, Extraordinary Experiences and Value for Guests, Extraordinary Opportunities for Travel Agents By Mitch Schlesinger:   Outstanding itineraries, wine and shore excursions are included and commission on everything for travel agents. What more could we ask for?

How to Visit Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Native Village On Your Own By Tom Ogg:   Want to save $138.00, have more fun and see more? Here is exactly how to do it On Your Own.

Taking the Train From Anchorage to Seward On Your Own By Tom Ogg:    Here is a great article on exactly how to arrange and take the train from Anchorage to Seward and see more while paying less.


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CRM - What do you use?
The new Travel Industry
ASTA IDE in Istanbul
Google Voice Widget
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Group cruise....Carnival or Royal Caribbean
Cruise night ideas
New Niche Cruise Line Launching Now!
Princess "Personalized Pricing" = "Pricing Discrimination" to Most Clients.
E&O Insurance
Travel Agent Public Relations Strategies
New York City plans to tax Travel Agent service charges on NYC hotel bookings.

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