Why Host Agencies Remain the Foundation of Independent Travel Businesses in 2026 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Host travel agencies have been around for a good number of years and have served hundreds of thousands of independent travel agents. The model was created as suppliers decided that … Continue reading “Understanding Host Travel Agencies in 2026”
Your Complete Roadmap to Starting, Running, and Scaling a Successful Home-Based Travel Business—All in One Trusted Resource. Contributed By: HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Starting a career as a travel advisor can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating countless training options, host agencies, and technology tools. HomeBasedTravelAgent.com (HBTA) offers a focused, family-owned platform that equips both aspiring and … Continue reading “A Home for Travel Advisors with Connectivity, Education and Knowledge at the Forefront”
Written by Santiago Alvarado
How slow travel, sustainability, and nature-led experiences are reshaping client demand—and how advisors can turn them into higher-value bookings Contributed By: Travel Professional NEWS If 2025 was the year travelers rediscovered the joy of meaningful travel, then 2026 is where travel becomes transformative. Gone are the days of “one city, five museums, seven … Continue reading “2026 Travel Trends Travel Advisors Can’t Ignore – And How to Sell Them”
Written by Andy Ogg
Why Human Expertise, Personal Advocacy, and Real-World Experience Still Outperform Algorithms in Travel Planning Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS 2026 promises to be a great year for travel agents. Selling travel has always been about personal knowledge and service and with the explosion of AI agents and … Continue reading “Hidden Gems and Secret Spots: The Local Knowledge AI Will Never Have”
Written by Tom Ogg
A Data-Driven Guide to Choosing the Right Host Agency—Faster, Smarter, and with Total Confidence. Contributed by: Travel Professional NEWS FindaHostTravelAgency.com is a specialized directory and review platform that helps travel advisors find, compare, and evaluate host agencies using verified reviews and structured program data. This article explains how the platform shortens decision time, … Continue reading “This is a Must Use Tool for Travel Advisors in the Host Agency Search and How to Use It”
Written by Tom Ogg
Discover How AI Is Reshaping Travel in 2026 — and How TravelProfessionalNEWS.com Helps Advisors Leverage It with Confidence Contributed By: Travel Professional NEWS The year 2026 is a landmark for travel advisors as artificial intelligence transitions from experimental phases to integral operational capabilities across marketing, booking, and client care. This guide reveals how … Continue reading “Elevate Your Travel Agency with AI Marketing Strategies”
Written by Santiago Alvarado
How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining the Art of Real-Time Marketing—Helping Travel Advisors Turn Breaking News into Business Growth Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Digital marketing involves a number of different strategies. We have already explored marketing using memes, cartoons and comic strips, AI Apps and infographics, so let’s explore … Continue reading “Newsjacking in the AI Era: A Modern Guide for Travel Professionals”
Written by Tom Ogg
The Visual Advantage: How Smart Infographic Design Turns Expertise Into Engagement Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Building on the foundational concepts from Part 1, let’s dive into the practical aspects of creating infographics that will transform your travel agency’s marketing approach. From selecting the right creation tools to implementing … Continue reading “AI Infographic Marketing for Travel Professionals – Part 2: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices for Success”
Written by Tom Ogg
How Travel Advisors Can Turn Complex Information into Visual Stories That Sell Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, travel agents face an increasingly challenging task: capturing and holding their clients’ attention long enough to showcase their expertise and services. With travelers bombarded by countless destination … Continue reading “AI Infographic Marketing for Travel Advisors – Unlock the Potential – Part 1”
Written by Tom Ogg
From Smart Features to Viral Growth: The AI Framework Every Travel Advisor Needs Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Part 3 of 3 Building on Part 1 and 2’s foundation, let’s dive into the strategic framework that transforms a good travel app into a viral marketing phenomenon. These principles, … Continue reading “AI-Powered Mobile App Marketing for Travel Advisors – Part 3”
Written by Tom Ogg