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. […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Working from anywhere as a Travel Professional can be a fun benefit, but it can also help your business grow! Written By: Tom Ogg. Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com We had some condos in Punta Mita that we rented out in the visitor market. We primarily rented to surfers and occasionally fisherman, simply […]
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The World of Travel is Changing… Quickly. How and Where do Travel Professionals Fit Into this New and Changing Landcape? Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com One of the benefits of having been in this business for over 50 years is that I have lived through the evolution of travel […]
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Is Promoting your Business with a Travel Influencer the right choice for you in 2023? Let’s discuss what they do, how they work and how to get started! Written By: Tom Ogg. Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Travel agents have always been an integral part of the tourism industry. However, with the advent […]
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