Providing Exceptional Customer Service as a Home-Based Travel Agent Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS In today’s highly competitive travel industry, customer service has become a key differentiator for businesses of all sizes. For home-based travel agencies, offering excellent customer service is not just a luxury; it’s essential […]
From Satellite Communications to Artificial Intelligence Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS The History of Travel Industry Disrupters During my almost 60 years in the travel industry, there have been several events that changed the travel industry in ways where some travel agents grew their business while other […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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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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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 […]
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The World of Travel is Changing… Quickly. How and Where do Travel Professionals Fit Into this New and Changing Landcape? Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com One of the benefits of having been in this business for over 50 years is that I have lived through the evolution of travel […]
Written by Andy Ogg