Travel Edge - 728 x 90 - March 2025

Andy Ogg

About Andy Ogg

Andy Ogg joined the Ogg family business back in 2015. Coming from a long history of sales, marketing and advertising, Andy brought in several new opportunities, operations and ideas to assist in the growth of the family owned business. Today, Andy controls most of the business, sales, assets and planning. When not at his desk in his home office, Andy enjoys being outdoors with his family enjoying the sun. Andy Ogg lives in San DIego, CA with his wife, Angela Ogg and two daughters, Peyton and Lyla.

OASIS Travel Network’s Diamond Plan Wins 2019 Travel Weekly Magellan Award

Boca Raton, FL (September 30, 2019) – OASIS Travel Network – the independent contractor division of Smart Travel Group – is pleased to announce that it was awarded Travel Weekly’s prestigious 2019 Silver Magellan Award for its Diamond Plan. The agency’s newest membership tier designed especially for independent travel agencies and advisors, the Diamond Plan is open to those who produce ...

CruiseOne® Franchise Owners Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Franchising

Photo Cutline (From L to R): David Barr, IFA Chair of the Board, Chairman of PMTD Restaurants and Managing Director of Franworth; Bob and Bobbye Haupt, CruiseOne Franchise Owners; and Tom Baber, Franchise Owner of Money Mailer of Mercer, Somerset County, franchisee with IHOP, and Chair of the IFA Franchisee Forum. Bob & Bobbye Haupt of Newark, Del. Honored by the International Franchise ...

Nexion Travel Group Expands Escape Omnichannel Marketing Program

Host agency has evolved its consumer marketing platform   IRVING, TX (September 13, 2019)–Nexion Travel Group has significantly expanded its consumer marketing program over the past two years and is continuing to evolve its comprehensive omnichannel Escape platform, designed to enable members to reach clients in all parts of the sales funnel. This best-in-class marketing program gives Nexion ...

Nexion Travel Group Announces Top 2019 Supplier Partners

AmaWaterways honored as Best Overall Supplier Partner of the Year   IRVING, TX (September 16, 2019)–Nexion Travel Group, the leading host agency for travel professionals, has announced its 2019 Supplier Partners of the Year, chosen by Nexion Travel Group members across the United States and Canada. Members voted in over 21 categories. This year, AmaWaterways was announced as the Best Overall ...

Cruise Planners Golden Era Continues with Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards

The travel industry leaders take home seven gold awards recognizing MarTech accomplishments   Coral Springs, Fla. – September 13, 2019 – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, adds another seven gold and a silver Magellan to its growing list of awards and accolades. With continued focus on innovation and marketing to best serve the largest home-based travel agent ...

Travel Agent Website Guide (2020) – Section 1 – What Types of Travel Agent Websites are There?

Travel Agent Website Guide: The Types of Travel Agent Websites – Part 1   The questions about travel agency websites continually surface when travel agents are considering their online presentation. Newer agents are always asking, “Where can I get a website?” or even “Do I need a website?” Unfortunately, there is no cookie cutter answer for these questions because everyone ...

Nexion Travel Group Introduces NEXstart Cruise

New training track designed to help advisors build their cruise knowledge and selling skills   IRVING, TX (September 14, 2019)–In keeping with its mission to provide best-in-class training opportunities to its members, Nexion Travel Group is introducing a new training track: NEXstart Cruise. Designed for travel advisors who plan to center their business around cruise sales, NEXstart Cruise is ...

Sales Winners from Nexion Travel Group Announced

Circle of Excellence, MillionAir, Gateway to Excellence and Gateway to MillionAir recognized   IRVING, TX (September 14, 2019)–Nexion Travel Group has released the results of its annual member sales recognition programs: Circle of Excellence and MillionAir. These two awards represent the top sales awards for Nexion Travel Group members. The Circle of Excellence recognizes members who have met ...

Nexion Travel Group Announces 2019 Ambassador Award

Prestigious award is given to the travel advisor who best embodies the spirit of  Nexion Travel Group   IRVING, TX (September 14, 2019)–Nexion Travel Group, the travel industry’s premier host agency, has named Elizabeth Caran, owner of Outlander Travel in Cary, N.C., the recipient of the 2019 Ambassador Award. This award, among the most prestigious at Nexion Travel Group, is given annually ...

Nexion Travel Group Announces 2020 Educational Opportunities

Nexion Travel Group members to be able to choose from a variety of classes   IRVING, TX (September 13, 2019)–Nexion Travel Group, the industry-leading host agency, has announced its slate of educational offerings for members in 2020. The year will see a variety of tested educational events from Nexion Travel Group, offering opportunities for new and experienced travel advisors, as well as ...