The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Travel Agency on Social Media

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 […]

5 Truths of Being Your Own Boss in 2024

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 […]

ChatGPT and Travel Advisors in 2023 (Video)

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 […]

Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisors in 2023

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 […]

Paradigms and the Travel Industry in 2023

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 […]

Travel Influencer Marketing and YOU in 2023

Is Promoting your Business with a Travel Influencer the right choice for you in 2023? Let’s discuss what they do, how they work and how to get started!   Written By: Tom Ogg. Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com    Travel agents have always been an integral part of the tourism industry. However, with the advent […]

Host Travel Agencies and the Opportunities They Offer

What Does a Host Travel Agency Offer a Home Based Travel Agent? Let’s Dive in to discuss the Benefits and Reasons to Partner with a Host Agency!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com   The first host travel agencies and the opportunities they offer surfaced after the Airline Deregulation Act which […]