By: Tom Ogg There was a discussion about some of the funniest requests that agents have been given by clients on our social networking site for Travel Professionals at www.travelprofessionalcommunity.com. There were some pretty funny stories that agents posted and we thought it would be fun to share these with some of our readers. … Continue reading “The Funny Side of Selling Travel”
By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC Do you ever have trouble motivating yourself to get started with a project? Whether it’s implementing a marketing strategy for your business, writing the first words for an article, or changing your eating habits, taking that critical first step is key. I cannot tell you how many times Tom and … Continue reading “Project Motivation Made Easy”
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Click Here to View the August 2018 Issue In this Issue: Interview: New Zealand is Closer Than Ever Before Interview By: Andy Ogg, Editor and Marketing Director – Travel Professional NEWS Interviewing: Michelle Rosenberg, Trade Manager of North America – Tourism New Zealand Dugan’s Travels – Travel with Our Family of Agents on Your … Continue reading “August 2018 Issue – Travel Professional NEWS”
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Click Here to View the July 2018 Issue In this Issue: Avoya Travel – New & Noteworthy Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales Support – Avoya Travel Interview: AmaWaterways and the Future of River Cruising Interview By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Travel Professional NEWS Interviewing: Rudi Schreiner, President and Co-Owner … Continue reading “July 2018 Issue – Travel Professional NEWS”
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By Tom Ogg As cruises become more and more like commodities and cruise lines keep dropping their prices in stiff competition, consumers are shopping for the best price online, which affects cruise professionals who often do the initial research on behalf of the client to find the right ship and itinerary for a client who … Continue reading “Travel Agent Plan to Cruise Agreements”
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Click Here to View the June 2018 Issue In this Issue: Uniglobe Travel Agency– Looking Ahead to the Future Written By: Summer Corbitt, Director of Sales & Marketing – UNIGLOBE Travel Center Interview – Project Expedition – Making it Simple for Travel Professionals to plan and book Excursions Interview By: Andy Ogg, Editor and Sales … Continue reading “June 2018 Issue – Travel Professional NEWS”
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By: Tom Ogg A marketing plan is a separate part of your business plan and spells out the details of how you are going to reach potential clients with the expectation of creating sales and revenue. It details all aspects of your sales and marketing activity including advertising, promotions, direct sales calls, articles, books, online, … Continue reading “Creating Your Travel Agency Marketing Plan”
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By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC Working from home is wonderful! However, there will be times when you simply must meet clients somewhere outside of your home or at their home, office or someplace neutral. I don’t know about you, but I am not comfortable bringing business associates into my home. I consider my home to … Continue reading “Where to meet clients when you work from Home!”
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Click Here to View the May 2018 Issue In this Issue: Travel Planners International – 6 Ideas for the Smarter Business Owner ShoreTrips – The Worlds Best Written By: Nellie Vance, Marketing Coordinator – ShoreTrips All Aboard for CruiseWorld Ship Inspections Written By: Theresa Bednarczyk, Event Manager – CruiseWorld Taking Flight: How Airline Consolidators … Continue reading “May 2018 Issue – Travel Professional NEWS”
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By: Tom Ogg Many travel agents cringe when confronted with the idea of creating a business plan. In fact, if you Google “Business Plan Software” you can easily see why. Most business plan tools are focused on developing thorough and complex business plans for the purpose of obtaining investment or funding. Unless your idea is … Continue reading “Your Travel Agency Business Plan”
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