We Were Skeptical Too. Then the Itinerary Came Back and We Stopped Exchanging That Look. Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Travel Professional NEWS How travel agents can harness artificial intelligence to build stunning itineraries, impress clients, and maybe, just maybe, reclaim their weekends. Let me confess something. When a publicist first pitched us … Continue reading “Your New Best Employee Never Takes a Lunch Break (or a Vacation) – Part 1”
How to Build a Unique Value Proposition That Stands Out in an AI-Saturated Travel Market Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Let’s address the robot in the room. Since the explosion of AI travel tools beginning in earnest around 2023, every armchair traveler now has a pocket-sized digital concierge that can compare … Continue reading “Crafting Your UVP (Unique Value Proposition) in 2026”
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The Real Advantages of Running a Home-Based Travel Agency in Today’s AI-Driven Landscape Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Travel Professional NEWS Let’s be honest, the COVID pandemic was terrible. Truly, spectacularly, historically terrible. But if there’s one silver lining buried somewhere in that storm cloud, it’s that millions of people discovered that they … Continue reading “7 Surprisingly Awesome Benefits of Being a Home Based Travel Agent in 2026”
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A Simple Mid-Year Review Every Travel Advisor Can Do Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group It’s hard to believe we’re already at the midpoint of the year. For many travel advisors, the first half of the year has been filled with client inquiries, bookings, departures, and all the moving parts that come with running … Continue reading “Mid-Year Business Check-In: The Questions Every Advisor Should Ask”
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How Cruise Planners Bundles Marketing, Technology, and Support Presented By: Cruise Planners “For two years, I kept asking my previous host, ‘What are your plans for technology?’ The answer I kept getting was, ‘Get an assistant.’ I was already spending more than $400 a month on additional tools just to run my business. I … Continue reading “How To Modernize Your Travel Business Without the Burnout”
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Why the Right Host Amplifies Your Brand Instead of Absorbing It Contributed By: Laura DeVeiga, Director of Agency Development + Service Delivery, WorldVia Travel Network Let’s address the fear nobody talks about out loud. When a travel advisor starts seriously researching host agencies, there’s a question that lives in the back of their mind, … Continue reading “You Don’t Have to Start Over: What Joining a Host Agency Actually Does to Your Brand”
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Spring Cleaning for Travel Advisors: Evaluate What’s Working, Eliminate What’s Not, and Refocus on Real Growth. Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group Nexion Travel Group advisors come together at the network’s annual coneXion conference — the kind of community that helps independent advisors grow. As we move into March, many of us feel that … Continue reading “Is Your Travel Business Growing or Just Busy? Spring Cleaning Tips for Travel Advisors”
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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 “How to Become a Travel Agent from Home”
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Before You Fall in Love With a Name, Read This Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com And Why Everything You Knew About This in 2019 Is Now Obsolete. Let’s be honest: choosing a travel agency name used to be so simple it was almost boring. You picked something with the word “World” … Continue reading “How to Choose Your Travel Agency Business Name in 2026”
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See the Top Host Travel Agencies for 2026 in This Exciting and Informational Production by FindaHostTravelAgency.com March 23rd, 2026 – Peoria, AZ FindaHostTravelAgency.com is proud to share the yearly, and re-designed, Top Host Travel Agencies for 2026 video production! The Top Host Travel Agencies for 2026 video production provides an in-depth look into the Recommended Host … Continue reading “Video: The Top Host Travel Agencies for 2026”
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