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.

Can you be a Travel Agent  Without a Host Agency?

Is “Going it Alone” the right choice for your Travel Business? Host Travel Agencies offer a lot of options to their partners but how do you know what’s right for you? Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com While the vast majority of new travel agents will opt to work with a host agency, there are circumstances where an agent ...

CruiseOne®/Dream Vacations Incorporates Cruises Inc.® into Franchise Business Model

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 11, 2021) – World Travel Holdings announces that it is merging its Cruises Inc®. independent contractor and CruiseOne®/Dream Vacations franchise business models, so it can create more profitable opportunities for its network of agents. Starting in 2022, the company will be operating one franchise unit under the CruiseOne and Dream Vacations brands, which makes ...

How Do I Start a Travel Host Agency?

Starting your own Host Travel Agency may be exactly the direction for your Travel Business, but how do you get started? Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com Creating a host agency is a great way to grow your travel business and is certainly a viable option to consider. The concept of host agencies is well established and makes a good deal of ...

Dream Vacations Ranked #1 Franchise for Veterans According to Entrepreneur Magazine

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 6, 2021) – Dream Vacations recently ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans list, published in the October/November issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Since 2017, Dream Vacations has beenranked the top travel agency franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur magazine, always ranking either first or second out of 150 franchises ...

Event – The Power of CoNexion 2021 – Nexion Travel Group Conference

Together Again and a Synergy of Getting Travel Back with Nexion Travel Group’s 2021 In-Person Conference! Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC Co-Founder – TravelProfessionalNEWS.com The joy of traveling is ever-present! On September 26th, I excitedly boarded my non-stop flight to Orlando, Florida to attend the 2021 Co-Nexion International Conference. Having attended the ...

OASIS Travel Network Announces New Free Membership Plan to Help Travel Advisors ‘Bounce Back’

Boca Raton, FL (Sept. 29, 2021) – ASTA’s 2021 Host Agency of the year—OASIS Travel Network—announced today a free membership plan for qualified advisors to help them “bounce back” into business. The no-cost plan includes a generous commission split on the upfront commissions received from OTN’s supplier partners. In addition to the generous commission split on the ...

Nexion Travel Group Names Its 2021 Canadian Rising Star

Award is given yearly to a new travel advisor who shows great promise as an industry leader IRVING, TX (September 27, 2021) – Gillian Boucher, owner of Dèrive Travel and a member of Nexion Travel Group-Canada, has been named as the host travel agency’s 2021 Canadian Rising Star. Presented at Nexion Travel Group’s international conference CoNexion, this award honors a newer travel ...

Nexion Travel Group Names the 2021 U.S. Rising Star

Award is given yearly to a new travel advisor who shows great promise IRVING, TX (September 27, 2021) – Amy Butcher, owner of Pineapple Destinations, has been named as Nexion Travel Group’s Rising Star for the United States. The premier host agency for travel professionals gives this annual award to a new Nexion Travel Group member whose sales, skills, engagement and attitude have set ...

Avoya Travel Concludes Successful 2021 Back To Cruise Event

Inaugural Event Focused on the Return of Cruising and Offered Educational and Networking Opportunities for the Avoya Network™ Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – September 27, 2021 – Avoya Travel®, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, recently concluded its first ever Back to Cruise Event, which took place virtually from September 22 – 23, 2021. Hundreds of Independent ...

Host Travel Agencies and the Opportunities They Offer to Travel Agents

What Does a Host Travel Agency Offer a Home Based Travel Agent? Let’s Dive in to discuss the Benefits and Reasons to Partner with a Host Agency! Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com The first host travel agencies and the opportunities they offer surfaced after the Airline Deregulation Act which took place in 1981. Prior to the Act, the ...