Category Archives: Articles

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Travel Advisory: Strategies for Turning Turbulence into Smooth Sailing   Written By: Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support – Travel Planners International   As a travel advisor, you’re in the business of turning dreams into reality and curating unforgettable journeys for your clients. Most of the time, it’s smooth sailing, with eager ...

Learning, Implementing, and Maximizing the use of Technology in your Travel Business is Key to Continue it’s Growth and Evolution   Written by: Nicola Veltman, CEO –  1000 Mile Travel Group Ben Ross, Founder –  1000 Mile Travel Group   In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, business travel technology has become an essential tool for businesses to stay competitive ...

Unlocking Customer Trust: Building Brand Equity with Dream Vacations   Contributed By: Dream Vacations   When you become a travel advisor, one very important aspect of your business is your brand name and the equity that provides you as a small business owner. Does your brand name have large-scale recognition, an award-winning solid reputation, and does it best represent the vacation ...

Elevating Excellence for Travel Professionals   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The 2023 in-person Avoya Travel Conference began with the Million Dollar Showcase at the Hilton Bellevue, WA September 22-24th and continued on with a 7-night cruise to Alaska onboard the magnificent Discovery Princess, the newest ship in the Princess ...

Exploring the World of Travel Advisor Education: Courses, Webinars and Beyond   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Starting your journey in the travel industry can be a thrilling new adventure, but it can also be overwhelming. With so many options for educational programs, webinars and certifications, it can be difficult to know what will work best ...

Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Exclusive Interviews from CoNexion Event 2023   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Read the Complete Event Coverage by Clicking Here   Christy Bartlett, Owner Daydream Cruise and Travel Roundrock, Texas Joanie:“I am speaking with Christy Bartlett with Daydream Cruise and Travel located ...

Nexion Travel Group Continues it’s Movement with Empowering Travel Advisors to New Levels of Success!   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    What an amazing 8 nights we all had celebrating CoNexion 2023 aboard the spectacular Celebrity Equinox! Yet another “Pinch Me Moment in the travel industry”. What other career would allow ...

  Focused on the Future with Collaboration, Support and Empowerment of the Travel Professional   Attended By; Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The Avoya Travel Conference was a 4-day virtual event that took place  August 28-31, 2023. This was the virtual educational event which will be followed by the in-person Alaska Cruise on board the ...

Building and Strengthening your Relationships as a Travel Professional can Make your Business Soar!   Written By: Jackie Friedman, President – Nexion Travel Group   As we move into the latter half of summer and look ahead to future events, I find myself filled with excitement. It’s truly one of my favorite times of the year because I know it means rekindling old friendships and ...

Karen Cantor explores the reasons why now is the ideal time to become an Independent Travel Advisor, and the top travel trends that offer promising prospects for success.   By: Karen Cantor, Marketing Project Manager, 1000 Mile Travel Group   The world has endured unprecedented challenges in recent times, with the global travel industry taking a significant hit. However, in the face of ...