Yes, You Can Become a Travel Agent from Home. Here’s How. Contributed By: Travel Edge Becoming a travel agent from home is not only possible – it’s increasingly common. With today’s technology, global supplier access, and the support of a trusted host agency, travel advisors can build thriving businesses without a traditional office. … Continue reading “Sponsored – How to Become a Travel Agent from Home”
A Look at the Focus, Connection, and Community Behind the Kermallys’ Dream Vacations Growth. Contributed By: Dream Vacations For many travel professionals, building momentum comes down to focus, connection, and a clear vision for growth. That’s been the experience of Dream Vacations franchise owners Narmin and Naushad Kermally. Based in Houston, Texas, the … Continue reading “How One Couple Built More Momentum in Their Travel Business”
Mastering AI Prompts to Create High-Value, Custom Hawaii Itineraries Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS How travel agents are using precisely engineered AI prompts to craft sophisticated, niche-specific Hawaii itineraries that clients simply cannot find anywhere else, and why it’s becoming the sharpest tool in the leisure and … Continue reading “Aloha, and the Art of Prompting for Paradise”
Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Why travel agents who are still sending proposals from Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, and Yahoo are losing clients before the first word is read, and what to do about it.a A few years ago, I finally did it. I buried my AOL email addresses (all four … Continue reading “Your Email Address Is a Time Machine and It’s Stuck in 1999”
How to Craft AI Prompts That Turn You into the World’s Most Knowledgeable Travel Advisor Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Let’s get the obvious out of the way: AI is going to reshape the travel industry. It already is. From Ray-Ban META smart glasses that narrate the … Continue reading “I Asked AI to Plan a Vacation… and It Told Me to Call a Travel Agent”
Video Conversion Funnels for Travel Advisors: Leveraging AI to Turn Viewers into Bookings Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Back in the 1970s, I worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Aloha Airlines, covering the Western Southwest out of San Diego. I managed a sales force of four … Continue reading “Video Conversion Funnels for the Travel Advisor of Today”
Avoid the most common conversion killers and leverage AI-powered tools to build landing pages that actually close the deal. Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS The 5 Biggest Landing Page Mistakes (AKA: How to Sabotage Yourself Like a Pro) We covered the 10 best practices in Part 1, … Continue reading “Landing Pages That Actually Convert: A Survival Guide for Travel Advisors – Part 2”
Booking trips for friends and family is a great start. Building a real business is a different conversation entirely. Contributed By: OutsideAgents.com At some point, almost every travel advisor hits the same moment. The referrals are coming in. Clients are happy. You’ve figured out the basics: how to book, how to communicate, how … Continue reading “What Nobody Tells You When You’re Ready to Grow Your Travel Business”
A practical blueprint for building high-converting landing pages in a video-driven sales funnel. Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Your Last Chance to Close the Deal (No Pressure) Let’s get one thing crystal clear: presenting the most compelling landing page to prospects is the key to converting a click into … Continue reading “Landing Pages That Actually Convert: A Survival Guide for Travel Advisors – Part 1”
Why building a sustainable travel business requires mentorship, structure, and a host agency committed to long-term success. Contributed By: Uniglobe Travel Center For many people considering a career as a travel advisor, the appeal is clear. Travel is inspiring, client relationships can be deeply rewarding, and the opportunity to build a flexible business … Continue reading “The Business of Becoming a Travel Advisor: How Uniglobe Travel Center Supports Serious Professionals from Day One”
