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The Perfect Pitch: Winning Travel Presentations That Close Sales (Part Two)

Mastering Visuals and Storytelling to Close the Sale   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS   Part Two   In part one of this article, we discussed how to qualify your audience and build an effective travel presentation. Part two will continue about how to present perfect presentations.    Creating … Continue reading “The Perfect Pitch: Winning Travel Presentations That Close Sales (Part Two)”

The Perfect Pitch: Winning Travel Presentations That Close Sales (Part One)

Crafting Impactful Presentations That Drive Travel Sales   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Part One In today’s competitive travel industry, the ability to craft and deliver compelling presentations can mean the difference between winning and losing valuable clients. Whether you’re pitching to corporate travel managers, wedding parties, or luxury … Continue reading “The Perfect Pitch: Winning Travel Presentations That Close Sales (Part One)”

(VIDEO) – The Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024 – A Travel Advisors Guide to Host Agencies

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Produces “Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024” Video   See the Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024 in an exciting and completely reimagined production by FindaHostTravelAgency.com Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Envc5zjtcPQ   April 2nd, 2024 – Peoria, AZ – FindaHostTravelAgency.com is proud to share the yearly, and freshly re-designed, Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024 video production! … Continue reading “(VIDEO) – The Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024 – A Travel Advisors Guide to Host Agencies”

Your Home Office: 5 Key Things to Consider for your Home Based Travel Agency Office

Working from Home can be a Challenge and a Blessing – Let’s Discuss how to Make it Work for YOU!    Whether you are an experienced Travel Professional with a successful book of clients or just getting your Travel Business started, there is one thing you’ll most likely need, and that is a home office. … Continue reading “Your Home Office: 5 Key Things to Consider for your Home Based Travel Agency Office”

Selling Solo Cruises as a Travel Professional

The Rapid Rise of Solo Cruisers in the Booming Cruise Market – A Trend Unveiled and Explored   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com   One of the quickest-growing markets in cruising is the solo cruiser market. I realized this after taking a number of cruises this summer as a solo cruiser. … Continue reading “Selling Solo Cruises as a Travel Professional”

NDC – A Disrupter or Opportunity for Travel Professionals in 2023

What is NDC and How is it going to Affect Travel Professionals and the Travel Industry as a whole?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com   Over 25 years ago Delta Airlines capped the commission on tickets written by travel agents and it shocked the entire travel industry. With the exception … Continue reading “NDC – A Disrupter or Opportunity for Travel Professionals in 2023”

Mexico: What Client’s (and Travel Agents) Need to Know

The World has changed in the past years but has Mexico? Yes it has! Let’s discuss exactly what you need to share with your clients before their trips   Written By: Tom and Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Founders and Co-Owners – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com    We have had a decades long relationship with Mexico and know it … Continue reading “Mexico: What Client’s (and Travel Agents) Need to Know”

ChatGPT and Travel Advisors in 2023 (Video)

Where Does this New Technology Sit in the Travel Professional Landscape? Let’s Discuss.   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com   You can’t pick up a travel trade publication without reading about how AI is going to put travel agents out of business. One article entitled “Travel Agents Beware” was written by … Continue reading “ChatGPT and Travel Advisors in 2023 (Video)”

7 Marketing Trends that 
Travel Professionals NEED to be Doing in 2023


Digital Marketing is Constantly Changing and Here are 7 Things that Every Travel Advisor Should be Doing this Year!   Written By; Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS   Need to step up your marketing strategy? Now, is the right time to do so because a well-planned marketing strategy can help Travel … Continue reading “7 Marketing Trends that 
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Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisors in 2023

The Time to Act is Now!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com   The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought changes in different sectors, especially in the way businesses operate. Travel agencies are not left behind in this digital revolution as AI technology has opened up new ways of conducting … Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisors in 2023”