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Agents need to cash in on the optimism and enthusiasm that has come the way of the travel industry with the onset of the new year.
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.
Looking for a way to increase your bottom line without increasing your budget this business year? The secret lies in your ability to connect.
While niche travel focuses on a particular theme, it should ideally ensure the experience is complete and speaks to the traveler’s needs.
Any guide for agents in 2010 has to be approached carefully, keeping in mind the volatile economy, changes in the agency industry and the search for new viable, profitable retail business models.
What the new year has in store for agents and how they can make the best of it.
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.

Ashish Sanghrajka, president of Big Five, has written an open letter to the industry regarding the value of business owners doing periodic reviews, especially in such uncertain times.
Zeroing in on the market for travel in 2010 calls for an innovative approach.
Creative and ambitious young agents can only succeed with a good deal of encouragement from their managers.
What is the average age of the travel agents in your office?