Social Media Marketing for Travel Agencies: Strategies for Success Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Social media has become an essential tool for businesses across industries, and the travel industry is no exception. For travel agencies, social media offers a unique opportunity to connect with potential clients, showcase amazing niches, and build … Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Travel Agency on Social Media”
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 … Continue reading “Navigating Change: Tips for Home-Based Travel Agents”
Written by Tom Ogg
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 … Continue reading “5 Truths of Being Your Own Boss in 2024”
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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 … Continue reading “Booking Cruise Direct with Supplier Costs Family $58,300”
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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. … Continue reading “Selling Solo Cruises as a Travel Professional”
Written by Andy Ogg
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 … Continue reading “Mexico: What Client’s (and Travel Agents) Need to Know”
Written by Andy Ogg
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 … Continue reading “ChatGPT and Travel Advisors in 2023 (Video)”
Written by Andy Ogg
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 … Continue reading “7 Marketing Trends that Travel Professionals NEED to be Doing in 2023 ”
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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 … Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisors in 2023”
Written by Andy Ogg
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 … Continue reading “Workations and Nomadic Travel for Travel Professionals”
Written by Andy Ogg