What is NDC and How is it going to Affect Travel Professionals and the Travel Industry as a whole? Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Over 25 years ago Delta Airlines capped the commission on tickets written by travel agents and it shocked the entire travel industry. With the exception … Continue reading “NDC – A Disrupter or Opportunity for Travel Professionals in 2023”
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)”
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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”
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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”
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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 … Continue reading “Paradigms and the Travel Industry in 2023”
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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 … Continue reading “Travel Influencer Marketing and YOU in 2023”
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Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – TravelProfessionalNEWS.com It comes as no surprise that the interest in becoming a travel agent is as popular as it is. The COVID pandemic taught the absolute value of working with a travel agent rather than discount online travel agents, big box stores and booking directly with suppliers. … Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know Before You Start a Travel Agency in 2023”
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Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com One of the first issues that an agent must consider when starting their home based travel agency is whether to use a host agency or go independent. There are substantial benefits enjoyed by both paths and each individual must decide what is best for his … Continue reading “5 Compelling Reasons to Use a Host Agency and 5 to Go Independent”
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FindaHostTravelAgency.com Shares the Top Host Agencies for 2022 Further Assisting in Connecting Travel Professionals to the Right Host Travel Agency March 14th, 2021 – Peoria, AZ – FindaHostTravelAgency.com has released a list of the Top Host Agencies for 2022 (Video) . The 2022 Top Host Travel Agency video (above) highlights Recommended Host … Continue reading “The Top Host Agencies for 2022 (Video) – Travel Professionals Guide to the Best of the Best”
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How To Create Your Travel Business Brand Your travel business brand will go a long way to build your specific niche and establish your expertise. Since you have already decided on your business concept, created a business plan, decided on what type of ownership you will take, chosen a business name and crafted your UVP, … Continue reading “How to Create Your Travel Business Brand”
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