Profiting from Sports Travel  By: Joe Pike, Michael Browne |
With the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver this year, agents are working overtime to snare tickets and accommodations for sports-crazed clients. View
Austrian, Amadeus Linkup
FEBRUARY 05, 2010
As of March 1, travel agencies worldwide will have guaranteed access to the full range of Austrian Airlines fares and inventory through Amadeus, with no surcharge.
Tripology Vet Speaks Out
FEBRUARY 04, 2010
Chase Bryan, a former business development manger for Tripology, the now closed New York City-based lead generation firm, urged agents to explore all the available alternative resources to build their businesses and expressed regret at Tripology's demise.
Are You A Travel Agent or A Home-Based Agent?
FEBRUARY 04, 2010
As a travel agent working from home, do you feel you need to be segmented out of the market, or are you a bona fide travel agent regardless of where your office is?
YTB Chief Financial Officer Resigns
FEBRUARY 04, 2010
Robert M. Van Patten, CEO officer, will serve as interim CFO until a permanent can be found.
Tauck Offers Online Seminars On February 10
FEBRUARY 04, 2010
Travel agents interested in selling more upscale tours and cruises can soon get a first look at a new series of online educational sales seminars being offered by Peter Tauck.
Tripology Shuts Down, Seeks New Financing
FEBRUARY 03, 2010
Company stops accepting travel agent payment, terminates staff and looks for new investor. Agents may continue to buy leads using existing paid and free credits they have on file.
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| Empowering Home-Based Agents By: George Dooley |
Aggressive marketing, solid technologies and the backing of well-managed host agencies, consortia and associations will make a decisive difference for home-based independent agents in 2010. View
| Caribbean 2009: The Year in Review By: Joe Pike |
In a bleak year when many of its hotels and islands took a few hits on the chin, it was the positive industry news from the Caribbean that took people by surprise. And the surprises kept coming. View
Home-Based Travel Agent is the source for independent travel agents seeking the latest travel industry news, trends and deals. The content is geared toward helping agents run their business by offering financial, sales and marketing tips for today's home based travel agent. Related information can also be found in Home Based Travel Agent magazine.
| The Language of Selling By: Dori Saltzman |
It is important for agents to understanding the psychology of communication, including learning how to speak and what vocabulary to use while making their pitches. View
Home-Based Meetings with Clients
Do you hold meetings with clients in your home office?
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