The Agents Who Are Thriving All Did the Same Thing. They Stopped Being Generalists. Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Ask any veteran travel advisor what separates the agents who are thriving from the ones who are grinding, and you’ll hear some version of the same answer: the thriving ones stopped … Continue reading “How to Find (and Actually Profit From) Your Travel Agency Niche”
One Connected Platform, No Extra Cost. How OutsideAgents Is Raising the Bar on Host Agency Technology. Written By: OutsideAgents The way travelers plan and book has changed, and so has what it takes to be a successful travel advisor. Today’s clients expect quick answers, polished proposals, and a smooth experience from the first message to … Continue reading “Outside Agents: Why We’re Putting an All-in-One Tech Platform in Every One of Our Advisors’ Hands”
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Interview: Passing the Torch: Jackie Friedman Reflects on Building Nexion’s Culture and Her Own Next Adventure Interviewing: Jackie Friedman, Nexion Travel Group Interview By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Owner and Co-Founder – Travel Professional NEWS After 22 years with Nexion, the last 19 of them as president, Jackie Friedman is stepping back. She joined the … Continue reading “Interview: Passing the Torch: Jackie Friedman Reflects on Building Nexion’s Culture and Her Own Next Adventure”
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A Practical Guide to the Ten AI Tools Every Travel Advisor Should Be Using in 2026 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com Yes, the robots are here. No, they’re not stealing your job. But they will absolutely steal your excuse for not answering emails faster. Let me be honest with you and … Continue reading “10 AI Tools Every Travel Agent Should Be Using Right Now”
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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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Why Solo Cruisers Are the Most Loyal Clients You’re Not Selling To Yet Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS The solo cruise market is booming, underserved, and full of clients with no one to argue with about the itinerary. Here’s why you should be selling to them. Let me be upfront: … Continue reading “Party of One — And Perfectly Fine With It”
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Does It Still Make Sense For a New Travel Agent to Work With a Host Agency in 2026? Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Let’s be honest. When the topic of host travel agencies comes up at industry cocktail parties — and yes, those still happen, though we now argue … Continue reading “Does It Still Make Sense For a New Travel Agent to Work With a Host Agency in 2026?”
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Niche-Specific Prompt Templates to Elevate Your Hawaii Itineraries from Generic to Unforgettable Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – HomeBasedTravelAgent.com As we discovered in the last article on prompting, prompts are what will ultimately set travel professionals apart from consumers when it comes to generating detailed, personalized AI results. In other words, the … Continue reading “Sun, Surf, Sand, and Smarter Prompts: Eight Hawaii Niches That Need Their Own AI Strategy Tomorrow”
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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 “Sponsored – How to Become a Travel Agent from Home”
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