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TravelLeaders.com Reveals 2024 Travel Trends Through Web Traffic

Data shows growing interest among travelers in using a travel advisor for the first time   NEW YORK (March 4, 2025) – In 2024, Travel Leaders Network, the largest network of professional travel advisors in North America, saw a notable increase in website traffic to its consumer-facing site, TravelLeaders.com. Analyzing search patterns and user behavior revealed a growing interest in using ...

eBook Marketing Opportunities for Travel Advisors with Designerr

Revolutionizing eBook Creation: How Travel Advisors Can Leverage Designerr for Instant Marketing Tools Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   AI is transforming many aspects of marketing and operations. When I find a major opportunity, I will share it. Readers who see it working in their agency can explore its viability and assess its potential ...

Ray Ban Meta Smart Glasses: The Ultimate Travel Tool Every Advisor Needs to Know About

Revolutionizing Travel: How Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Empower Advisors and Travelers Alike   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   In the ever-evolving world of travel technology, new gadgets are constantly emerging to enhance the way we explore the world. Among the latest innovations are Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, a groundbreaking fusion of ...

Sponsored – Cruise Planners Doubles Down on Training Innovation in 2025

Empowering Travel Advisors: Cruise Planners Unveils Innovative Training for 2025 Contributed By: Cruise Planners   CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (December 20, 2024) – Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network, continues to set the gold standard for support, training, and resources in the travel industry. Cruise Planners offers a comprehensive suite of ...

Navigating the AI Wave: A New Opportunity for Travel Industry Professionals

Thriving in the AI Era: How Travel Agents Can Lead the Way   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    I read a number of newsletters every day related to AI wave, but when I saw this article in the Superhuman newsletter (superhuman.ai) I thought of the opportunities it presents travel agents. This is from the December 14th, 2024 ...

Cruise Planners Recognized for Excellence at Industry Appreciation Event

Coral Springs, Fla., Feb. 7, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network along with its top-performing travel advisors were honored at a special appreciation event hosted by Global Marine Travel (GMT) and Singapore Airlines (SQ) on January 22, 2025, at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale. The evening celebrated the achievements of Cruise Planners advisors and ...

The Perfect Pitch: Winning Travel Presentations That Close Sales (Part Three)

From Pitch to Partnership: Turning Presentations into Client Commitments Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Part Three In parts one and two we looked at how to structure a Winning Travel Presentations and delivery strategies. In part three we look at activities post-presentation that will make new clients out of people in the audience.   Handling ...

Cruise Planners Gives Back in 2024 with over $150,000 in Charitable Impact

  Coral Springs, Fla, Jan. 31, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, continues its longstanding commitment of giving back with significant contributions to various charitable organizations throughout 2024. Reinforcing its dedication to supporting impactful causes both locally and nationally,  Cruise Planners has raised and donated over ...

Travel Leaders Network and Members Take Top Honors with Celebrity Cruises Partner of the Year Awards

  Travel Leaders named Consortia Partner of the Year; Seven members awarded by cruise line   NEW YORK (January 30, 2025) – Travel Leaders Network, North America’s largest network of professional travel advisors, has been named as the Consortia Partner of the Year by Celebrity Cruises for its performance in 2024. Additionally, seven of Travel Leaders’ top agencies have also been awarded by ...

Cruise Planners Celebrates Sixth Annual Cruise Planners Day

  CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 28, 2025–Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, is thrilled to celebrate Cruise Planners Day on January 29, 2025. Officially proclaimed by the Broward County Commission in 2019, this annual tradition marks its sixth year as a day dedicated to recognizing Cruise Planners’ contributions to the community and the travel ...