Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the global landscape in many ways, with the travel industry being one of the most profoundly affected sectors. As the world gradually recovers and adapts to a post-pandemic environment, home-based travel agents face a unique set of challenges and […]
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The Struggle, Excitement, Benefits, and Woes of Being a Home-Based Business Owner Are Real. How Do You Wear All of the Hats? Written By: Andy Ogg, CTIE – Travel Professional NEWS Working for yourself can be one of the most liberating, freeing, and amazing experiences in a professional’s life, and while it can be […]
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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! […]
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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. […]
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Diving into the Reality of Consumers Booking Direct with Cruise Suppliers VS a Travel Professional Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Consumer complaints against cruise line refunds are as common as pizza in the buffet. I found this particular complaint so ridiculous I had to write about it. The […]
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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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